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 REALTOR® Online Membership Application

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What You Need to Know to Apply!  - OR - Your First 90 Days Guide!

What are the requirements for membership with a local REALTOR® Association?

What is the process to apply for Membership Online?

Step 1: Collect the Required Documentation. Reach out to your broker or Office Manager first to get a completed Broker Certification Form & SentriLock User Agreement for the Online Application. We also accept a pdf version of the application emailed to [email protected] if not received with online application. 

• Completed and signed Broker Certification Form (can be emailed before or after submission, however it may delay application) 
• A front-only image of your government-issued Photo ID
• Optional: SentriLock Documents (required only for SentriLock Lockbox access, can be emailed after application but requires your broker's signature)
• Optional: Letter of Good Standing from your previous Primary Association (required only for active transferring and secondary members)

If you have any questions regarding the documents, contact HCAR staff at 410-715-1437 or [email protected].

Step 2: Create a Member Login account if you do not have one and then Become a Member by selecting "Apply For Membership" in your newly created member portal.

The online application will provide billing options based on the information provided when creating your account. Please upload the required documents when requested.

Note: Your application will remain in a pending status and payment will not be processed by the system until staff reviews all documents. All licensing and membership details will be verified in the real estate commission and in the NAR member database.

• M1 Member # (formerly known as NRDS#)
• Member Benefits
• 90 Day Requirements: New Member Orientation, NAR Code of Ethics Class and NAR Approved Fair Housing Class
• Instructions for getting Bright MLS and SentriLock Lockbox Access if needed.

Step 4: Login to your created Member Portal and update your profile information. The information in your profile is included in our Member Directory once active, and available to the public on our website if you so choose. Always include your additional languages (if you speak multiple languages), upload your photo, and include a brief bio.

Step 5: Register to Attend New Member Orientation within 90 days via your member portal dashboard under the “New Member Onboarding/ New Licensee Classes” tile. You can also register for the SentriKey Training class if you are intending to get a SentriLock Account.

What is SentriLock and How do I subscribe?

How do I get Bright MLS (Regional Multiple Listing Service)?

What do I need to know about Continuing Education (CE) requirements for my Maryland Real Estate License?

The Maryland Real Estate Commission, a part of the Maryland Dept. of Labor and Licensing (DLLR), is the governing body that regulates the real estate licensees in our state. You will need to refer to their website to view updated requirements as well as track your license status and completed education. All real estate schools licensed with the Commission submit CE electronically to the DLLR, where you can view your most accurate class transcript.

View the DLLR Education Requirements: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mreceducreq.shtml

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