Agent Change to Qualifying Broker Application

Agent Change to Qualifying Broker Application
1. Once this form is submitted, changes will be processed within 2 business days.
2. Invoices for additional fees will be posted to your member portal. We will notify you by email.

Which describes you?

I am staying in my current brokerage.I am moving to a different or new brokerage.
Do you have any active, contingent on sale, coming soon, or temp off market listings in Baldwin MLS?*

YesNo
Will your previous brokerage allow you to take these listings with you to your new brokerage?*

YesNo
Have you copy/cloned the listings as partial listings?*

YesNo
STOP

Your previous broker is required to cancel these listings immediately after you are transferred.

Save time reentering the listings with your new brokerage by using the "Copy/Clone as a Partial Listing" feature in Paragon. Once you are transferred, this option is no longer available.

Instructions are here: Copy/Clone Instructions
Please note, to avoid citation notices and/or fines, when updating the partial listing, be sure to use the new "Listing Effective Date" from your new listing agreement for the "Authorized MLS Entry Date".

Important Information

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
- As a broker, you are responsible for your licensees account balances. Fines will apply to brokers if payment deadlines are not met.
- All licensees must be a member of any one local association and/or MLS. You must notify BR of any new agents or changes within 15 days.
- If your account is inactive or suspended for 90 days or more, BR application fees, Alabama state application fees and an MLS maintenance fee will be applied for reactivation, and other application fees may apply. If you leave membership due to nonpayment, late fees will be assessed upon return. If you return to membership less than one calendar year after deactivation, National, State, and Local dues will be collected for the entire year.
Please Initial that you have read and agree to the above information. initial*

Which Membership Type would you like to Change to?*

Primary Qualifying BrokerSecondary Qualifying BrokerMLS Only Qualifying Broker
Applicant Information
Name *

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Preferred Mailing Address:*
Current Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address*
NOTE: ALL ANNUAL BILLINGS NOTICES ARE DELIVERED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED.
Personal Email Address-This information will only be used if we cannot contact you by other means. However, if your membership is deactivated we will send notification to this email address. Only BR staff has access to this information.*
example@example.com
Website Address
AL Real Estate License #*
Cell Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Other Contact Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
May we text you?*
Are you sure?

Text messages are sent in very limited amounts by Baldwin REALTORS. Their primary use is for annual association and MLS dues reminders. By opting out of text messages, you are agreeing to reduce the amount of reminders you receive during billing season, which may result in late fees if payments are not made on time.
I agree for my email address to receive notifications regarding billing or anything related to membership.Initial
New Firm Information
Company Name*
Office Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Office Email*
example@example.com
Office Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Office Fax
Please enter a valid phone number.
Office License #:*

MEMBERSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read and, in the event of my acceptance to membership in the Baldwin REALTORS®, Inc. (the “Association”), I agree to abide and be bound by the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the Association, Constitution and Bylaws of the State Association (if applicable), and the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

I agree to attend and satisfactorily complete any required orientation course of the Association within 90 days from the date of this application. I understand that if I do not comply, my MLS services may be suspended.

I irrevocably waive all claims against the Association or any employees, officers, directors or members for any act or omission in connection with the business of the Association, including the interpretation and/or application of the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures of the Association and the acceptance of or failure to accept, advance, suspend, expel or discipline me as a member of the Association. The authority of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees of the Association, are expressly acknowledged and accepted by me, and I acknowledge and agree that I will arbitrate future contractual disputes arising out of the real estate business as specified by Article 17 of the Code of Ethics and set forth in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Policies and Procedures Manual of this Association, all as from time to timeamended.

I understand that the Baldwin REALTORS®, Inc. may terminate my membership if this application contains misrepresentations or I fail or refuse to comply with the conditions of membership as stated in the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Regulations of this Association and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Upon expiration or termination of my membership with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® for any cause or reason whatsoever, I will discontinue use of the term “REALTOR®”. Further I agree that if I resign or am terminated from membership with any outstanding dues and fees (including any costs and sums preciously awarded by the Arbitration Hearing Panel in conjunction with arbitration proceedings), the Board of Directors may conditionally renew or reinstate membership upon my payment of said fees.

I understand that in the event I am not eligible for membership in the category indicated, or if I am not elected to membership, the advanced dues and fees will be refunded to me, less $50 for processing. If elected to membership I agree, to pay (when due) the established fees, dues, assessments and fines, in effect as long as I am a member of this Association. I understand that if I no longer wish to maintain my membership, the Association must be notified in writing with the proper forms provided. I further understand there will be no refund of dues paid should I terminate my membership in the Association.
Applicant's Initials for Understanding of the Above Information:Applicant's Initials*

MLS Participant's Agreement
I agree as a condition of participation in the MLS to abide by all relevant bylaws, rules and regulations and other obligations of participation, including payment of fees when they are due. I further agree to be bound by the Code of Ethics on the same terms and conditions as board/association members, as established in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual, including the obligation to submit to ethics hearings and the duty to arbitrate contractual disputes with other REALTORS® in accordance with the established procedures of the association. I understand that a violation of the Code of Ethics may result in suspension or termination of MLS rights and privileges and that I may be assessed an administrative processing fee not to exceed $500 which may be in addition to any discipline, including fines, that may be imposed. Applicant's Initials*
Applicant Signature*

Clear
Sign Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

	Yes	No
Civil Rights Laws?
Real Estate Laws?
Other laws prohibiting unprofessional conduct rendered by the courts of other lawful authorities?
Any Code Violations of Pending Ethics or Unsatisfied Discipline?

Agent Change to Qualifying Broker Application

Important Information

Applicant Information

New Firm Information

MLS Participant's Agreement