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How to become part of REALTORS

How do I become part of the RCA? If you are a member of the National Association of REALTORS® you can be part of the RCA by updating your National REALTOR® Database System (NRDS) record. Follow these steps to update your record: To update your NRDS record (you will need to have registered on the realtor.org Web site) From anywhere on the REALTOR.org site click on “My Account” in top blue navigation bar. Sign in to REALTOR.org – if you don’t have a username and password, look to the right and click in the area “Click here to register”. After signing in - scroll down to “Update Other NAR Accounts” and click on “Change your information in the National REALTOR Database System (NRDS). Scroll down to “Field of Business” area and make changes to include commercial real estate in any of the top three field of business areas. “Save Changes”

How can I get commercial information from NAR?
If you are a member of the National Association of REALTORS® updating your NRDS record will add you to the RCA mailing list for print publications. Follow the same steps mentioned above to update your record. Once your record is updated your name will be listed in a searchable commercial broker directory and you will receive publications and products specifically created for commercial practitioners.

How do I become a REALTOR® that specializes in commercial real estate?
The RCA offers a basic course for those who know little or nothing about commercial real estate. The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate is available online from REALTOR® University.

When I was looking for a commercial member, I noticed my name does not appear in the Member Directory posted on the Commercial page? What do I need to do to be included?
The Directory at NAR Commercial only lists members of the National Association of REALTORS®. To have your information included go to REALTOR.org, log in, search for your name, when your information appears select Update Member Record, then check one of the Fields of Business related to commercial real estate (200 series) and your information will be included in the next update.
 

How do I log in to REALTOR.org?
Type in the Web address http://www.REALTOR.org and select "Log In." Type in the initial of your first name plus the letters of your last name. For the password, use the 9-10 digit code that appears over your name on the copy of REALTOR® Magazine. If you can't find your copy call your local Board of REALTORS® or NAR Information Central at 800/874.6500 for assistance.

How do I find information about the NAR commercial Affiliates?
You can find information about CCIM, CRE, IREM, RLI and SIOR in the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance channel under Commercial Organizations.

Where can I find commercial real estate courses?
In the Industry Intelligence channel on the Commercial page, select Education where you will find state-approved commercial real estate continuing education courses, as well as those available online at REALTOR University and courses offered by NAR's commercial Affiliates.

Who is this site designed for?
The Commercial page is designed for commercial real estate practitioners and members of the public. The Members Only sections contain in-depth information about the industry and membership that are only available to NAR members.

 

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