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Orlando REALTORS® Membership

Congratulations on taking the exciting step to join our esteemed community of real estate professionals!

As a member of the REALTOR® family, you’ll gain the support, resources, and opportunities you need to grow and thrive. Enjoy exclusive benefits, valuable discounts, and tools designed to elevate every stage of your career.

Use our member directory to connect with REALTORS® and Affiliates, and explore membership options that open doors to networking, collaboration, and professional development.

Dive in, explore, and let ORRA be your trusted partner on your path to success.

 

What's the Difference Between a Real Estate Agent and a REALTOR®?

Real estate agents and REALTORS® both help people buy and sell properties. The main difference is that REALTORS® have taken the necessary steps to become part of National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

NAR members agree to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics. NAR's Code of Ethics outlines the rules that REALTORS® must follow when dealing with other REALTORS®, the public, and their current or future clients. Its purpose is to make sure that REALTORS® place the interests of their clients above their own.

Real estate agents aren't obligated to adhere to the same ethical standards as REALTORS®, which is why many buyers and sellers desire to work with a REALTOR®.

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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 be a REALTOR® member you must first hold an active Florida Real Estate License with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
  2. Join a brokerage whose broker holds membership with ORRA and then, join ORRA within 30 days of handing your license there.
  3. Complete ORRA's online membership application.
  4. Pay your REALTOR® membership dues.
  5. New members must attend orientation, fair housing, and an ethics class within 90 days of joining.
  6. You will become a subscriber to Stellar MLS which requires completion of three classes within 60 days. These classes are 100 Starting with Stellar, 101 MLS Basic, and 102 MLS Compliance.
  7. Download the ORRA New Member Checklist to keep track of your next steps.
  8. Get SentriLock products from our ORRA store.
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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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Empowering REALTORS® Through Memberships

At ORRA, Our Members Are At The Core Of Everything We Do.

Welcome to our thriving community! Whether you're a REALTOR® or an Affiliate, we're excited to provide you with invaluable resources and support tailored to your needs.

From exclusive networking events to top-notch educational opportunities, your ORRA membership is your ticket to success in the real estate world.

Explore all the benefits awaiting you and get ready to embark on a journey of growth, connection, and achievement. Together, we’ll redefine what it means to excel in the industry.

The Benefits of Being an ORRA Member.

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 – Current ORRA Members Only

Earned your Broker’s license? Ready to get your office started? Let’s update your record. Make sure DBPR shows you as Broker of Record prior to beginning this application.

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REALTOR® Dues & Fees

For new members, our Fees & Dues Schedule shows the breakdown of of total costs. Please note that Stellar MLS will send you a separate bill for their applicable fees.

  • This initial cost pays your Realtor dues through December 31st of the current fiscal year. Dues are annual and do not automatically renew.
  • Your annual renewal dues are due by October 31st each year.
    • Primary members are those who pay their NAR dues through ORRA and have a broker who is also a member of ORRA.
    • Secondary members are membership is available only to REALTORS® who already hold primary membership in another association.)
  • Stellar MLS Annual Renewal is due May 21st. Stellar MLS billing is SEPARATE from ORRA billing.
 

Returning Member Dues & Fees

Returning members are eligible for prorated dues only if they were not a REALTOR® at any point during the previous dues year. This applies regardless of the date their membership ended the prior year or the date they rejoin in the current year.

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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

Discover our various membership options, easy transfers, and specialized assistant memberships. Gain access to superior service and resources by choosing ORRA as your REALTOR® Association today!

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Secondary Membership

If you are a REALTOR® member of another association, you can join ORRA as a Secondary Member.

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 a 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 and Fair Housing
    • Current years' State and National dues have been paid

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 confirm on the DBPR website that you are actively licensed with your current broker, then notify Stellar MLS of the update. There is no fee 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]. ORRA cannot make the address or name change until it has been updated with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

At Large

Your broker must be a current Stellar MLS participant.

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.