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Orlando REALTORS® Membership

Congratulations on your decision to join our esteemed community of real estate professionals.

Joining as a member means becoming part of the REALTOR® family. In this family, you will receive support and opportunities for growth. Unlock a plethora of benefits and discounts tailored to enhance your professional journey.

Our member directory and membership options can help you connect with other REALTORS® or affiliates. You can also find resources to improve your practice through these options. Whether you want to network or access tools for professional growth, our directory and memberships can meet your needs. Dive in, explore, and let ORRA be your steadfast partner in success.

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Why Should I Join ORRA?

When you join ORRA, you become a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association.

A REALTOR® is a real estate professional. They are a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. They follow a strict Code of Ethics.

Joining ORRA has perks like real estate data access, education course discounts, and transaction services. And being able to use REALTOR® on your business card and your marketing materials also adds credibility.

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Becoming a REALTOR®: Step-by-Step Guide

  1. To get a Florida Real Estate License, you must first complete a pre-licensing course. Next, you need to pass the real estate exam. Finally, you must apply with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
  2. Join a brokerage whose broker holds membership with ORRA.
  3. Complete ORRA's membership application.
  4. Pay your dues.
  5. Get a SentriLock.
  6. New members must attend orientation and ethics class within 90 days of joining.
  7. Stellar MLS requires completion of three classes within 60 days. These classes are 100 Starting with Stellar, 101 MLS Basic, and 102 MLS Compliance.
  8. Download the ORRA New Member Checklist to keep track of your next steps.
  9. Join the Association within 30 days of activating your license with a Realtor member Broker

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We look forward to welcoming you as a member of the REALTOR® family!

*We process applications in 1-2 business days.

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REALTOR® Benefits

Get the best out of your REALTOR® membership!

We offer a variety of benefits and programs to help you succeed in real estate.

Broker Upgrade

If you are a REALTOR®, you must fill out a form to become a Broker and open an office. All REALTORS® transitioning to Brokers and starting their own office must complete this form. Filling out this worksheet accurately and submitting it promptly is important. Failure to do so may result in delays in the processing of your Broker license.

Once completed, send it to [email protected].

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REALTOR® Dues & Fees

Once you pay your fees, as an applicant, you will have full ORRA primary REALTOR® member rights and privileges. Pay your fees when you apply. StellarMLS will bill fees directly to users.

New Member Dues & Fees

The Application Fees & Dues Schedule shows the application fees with REALTOR® dues and Stellar MLS set-up fees with Stellar MLS Participation Fees.

  • Your annual dues are due by October 31st each year. Primary members are those who pay dues through ORRA and have a broker who is also a member of ORRA. Secondary membership is available only to REALTORS® who already hold primary membership in another association.)
  • Stellar MLS Annual Renewal is due May 21st.
    • New members can register for Stellar MLS classes online or in person at ORRA. Agents register through the Stellar MLS portal.
  • Complete the New Member Orientation, Ethics class, and Stellar MLS training within 90 and 60 days, respectively.

New Member Orientation is a live class at ORRA.

 

Returning Member Dues & Fees

If an agent was previously a REALTOR® member and is returning to the Association, dues can be prorated ONLY if they were not a REALTOR® member at any time during the previous year's dues cycle. In other words, they must have been out of their membership for a full 12 months to be eligible for proration. If they held membership during the preceding year, they are required to pay the full year's dues, regardless of when they rejoin.

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Dues and FeesSchedules

Review the Dues and Fees Schedules before proceeding with the membership application process.

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*Applications are processed in 1-2 business days

Other Member Types

If you are a REALTOR® seeking additional benefits or considering changing offices, ORRA has solutions tailored to your needs. If you are an unlicensed assistant looking to support real estate professionals, ORRA also offers solutions for you.

Discover our various membership options, easy transfers, and specialized assistant memberships. Apply today for access to exclusive benefits and resources without any hassle.

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Secondary Membership

If you are a REALTOR® member of another association, you can join ORRA as a Secondary Member. This will allow you to access the Stellar MLS.

A REALTOR® Agent in Florida can join ORRA as a secondary member without their Broker needing to join. This is only applicable for in-state agents and excludes Stellar MLS. Please call 407.513.7282 for Out-of-State secondary membership requests.

If you are a REALTOR® Agent and wish to participate in Stellar MLS as a secondary member, your Broker must be an ORRA member and an Stellar MLS participant.

Application requirements:

  1. Submit a "Letter of Good Standing" from your Primary Association of REALTORS®. Include
    • License number
    • NRDS number
    • Verification and completion date of NAR Code of Ethics
    • Current years' State and National dues have been paid
  2. Complete the online REALTOR® Membership Application for both the Broker and the Agent requesting secondary membership. In-State secondary members are welcome but not required to attend ORRA New Member Orientation. Out-of-State secondary members are required to attend Orientation.
    • If you are a broker, continue to steps 3 and 4

  3. The broker must submit the completed and signed Participation Fee & Activation Agreement for Stellar MLS as well as the Principal Broker or Certified Appraiser Request to Participate Form.
  4. New Office Contact Worksheet if the broker is opening a new company.

You will receive an email with information on how to pay. 

Contact the ORRA Membership Services Department at 407.513.7282 regarding required fees and dues of secondary membership.

Transfers 

Changing offices or brokers?

Click here to update your office information.

As your local service center for Stellar MLS, ORRA will notify Stellar MLS of the update after verifying the information on the DBPR website to ensure they have you actively licensed with your current broker. There is no charge from ORRA or Stellar MLS for office transfers.

Changing your business address?

If you are moving your brokerage, email a DBPR RE 11 Form to [email protected]. Please note that ORRA cannot make the address or name change until it has been updated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Transferring from another association?

If you are a REALTOR® member of another group and want to join ORRA, you need to complete an REALTOR® application. Additionally, you need to provide a "Letter of Good Standing."

The letter should include the following:

  • Your name
  • Your NRDS number and the NRDS number of the firm with which you were associated
  • Your real estate license number and the license number of the firm with which you were associated
  • Verification that your state and NAR dues were paid for the current calendar year
  • Verification and completion date of NAR's Code of Ethics

At Large

The At Large Membership is made for REALTORS® who are not part of ORRA's Stellar MLS Shareholders.

Start your application and submit a "Letter of Good Standing" from your Primary Association of REALTORS®.

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ORRA Office Assistants

An ORRA Office Assistant membership is for individuals who do not have an active real estate license.

This membership is unique to ORRA and is usually desired for assistants who:

  • Wish to be on the mailing list
  • Wish to lease a SentriLock to perform duties for the agent or broker they are assisting.

Fees

An ORRA Office Assistant Membership requires a $150.00 fee paid to ORRA and is annually billed to the broker of the office regardless of whether they are assisting an agent or the broker themselves.

Application Process

For ORRA to process your application, please follow these instructions:

  1. Submit the completed Office Assistant Membership Application, signed by the broker.
  2. Contact Member Services at 877-SentriLock (736-8745) for the SentriLock. Payment is due at the appointment (payable to SentriLock).
  3. Advise ORRA whether Stellar MLS access will be required (please refer to Stellar MLS assistants).
  4. Submit a legible copy of the assistant's driver's license or government-issued I.D.
  5. Submit appropriate payment for ORRA dues and Stellar MLS fees (if applicable).

Stellar MLS Assistants (Unlicensed)

There are 3 different types of Unlicensed Assistants unique to Stellar MLS.

These individuals either do not hold a real estate license or their license is on inactive status with FREC (Department of Business and Professional Regulation).

  • Personal Assistant - Personal assistants that need to enter or modify listings that are assigned to an individual will be able to do so via the identity sharing feature (visit stellarmls.com for more information).
  • Brokerage Office Staff Assistant - Office support staff that needs to enter or modify any listings that are under this office, will have the ability to do so via the listing maintenance screen.
  • Company Assistant - Office Support staff that need to enter or modify any listings that are under this office, and any associated branches.

Application Process 

  1. Please submit a completed and signed Unlicensed Assistant/User Information Form (employer's and assistant's signatures required).
  2. Stellar MLS also requires Unlicensed Assistants to attend the "Introduction to MLS" Basic class and the "MLXchange Entering & Updating Listings (Listing Maintenance)" class within 60 days of MLS access.
  3. Submit a legible copy of the assistant's driver's license or government-issued I.D.
  4. Submit appropriate payment for Stellar MLS fees.
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Membership Directory

Access the ORRA Membership Directory to connect with a wide network of real estate professionals and expand your opportunities. Use this directory to find the right member or business category and make valuable connections.

Search the Membership Directory to find ORRA members by name or business category.