2025 Membership Application

REALTOR® Membership Application

Cobb Association of REALTORS®

1. Application Fee and Dues

   • A $60 nonrefundable application fee is required, along with prorated membership dues for the Cobb Association of REALTORS®, Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR), and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
   • Payment must be completed within 48 hours of receiving your confirmation email via online payment, check, or cash. Failure to pay within this timeframe will result in suspension of membership benefits until payment is received.

2. Membership Approval

   • Membership is subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
   • In the event of non-election, dues will be refunded; however, the application fee is nonrefundable.

3. Orientation Requirement

   • New members must complete orientation within 90 days of membership confirmation.
   • Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of membership.

4. Code of Ethics and Association Guidelines

   • By applying, I agree to:
     • Abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which includes the duty to arbitrate or mediate disputes if required.
     • Comply with the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of CAR, GAR, and NAR.
   • I understand I may be required to complete a written examination on these topics if requested.

5. Membership Obligations

   • I understand membership includes ongoing responsibilities:
     • Completing periodic Code of Ethics training as outlined in the association’s bylaws.
     • Remaining compliant with association policies.
   • Membership is final only after meeting all requirements, including orientation.

6. Ethics Complaint Policy

   • If membership is terminated or resigned while an ethics complaint is pending, renewal may be conditioned upon agreeing to submit to the pending proceeding and abide by the decision.
   • The duty to arbitrate remains even if membership lapses, provided the dispute arose during membership.

7. Dues Billing Schedule

   • The Cobb REALTORS® fiscal year is January 1–December 31. Annual dues are billed in September and must be paid by October 1. For example, 2026 dues will be billed the first week of September 2025 and due by October 1, 2025. 
   • Members joining after January will pay prorated dues based on their join date.

By applying, I acknowledge and agree to all terms and requirements outlined above.