Date: ________________________________________________________________________________
To: __________________________________________________________________________________
Company: ____________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your inquiry regarding membership with the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors
(NEFAR) and the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (NEFMLS).
Attached to this letter is the Broker membership packet for both NEFAR and NEFMLS. Please note the
following NEFMLS policy: Any licensee that is working under the licensed address in DBPR (Corporate,
Branch Office or Broker license) will also be required to become an NEFMLS member. Any questions
regarding this NEFMLS policy requirement for membership can be directed to (904) 394-9494, ext 1603.
There are various licensing requirements that must be met prior to the processing of your membership
application. These requirements are varied and it is in your best interest to contact Angela Meeks to
answer your licensing requirement questions prior to submitting your application and payments. You may
reach Angela at the following numbers:
Angela Meeks, Compliance Administrator, Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (Voice) 904-394-1242,
or (E-mail) NEFARcompliance@nefar.org
Once again, thank you for your inquir
y about membership in NEFAR and NEFMLS.
Sincerely,
WilliamGlennEast,CAE,RCE,CRB,GRI,SRES,CIPS,SFR,LMC,AHWD
ChiefExecutiveOfficerNortheastFloridaAssociationofRealtors
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
7801 Deercreek Club Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904)394-9494www.NEFAR.com
Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS
®
, Inc
7801 Deercreek Club Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256-3507
Telephone: (904) 394-9494
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
I,
____________________________________, hereby apply for REALTOR
®
membership in the Northeast
Florida Association of REALTORS
®
, Inc. (NEFAR), and enclose my payment in the amount of $___________,
which I understand will be returned to me in the event I am not accepted into membership. In the event my
application is approved, I agree as a condition of membership to complete NEFAR’s Orientation Course and
Induction within ninety (90) days, and otherwise on my own initiative to thoroughly familiarize myself with
the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
®
(NAR), including the duty to arbitrate
business disputes in accordance with NAR’s Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual and the Constitution,
Bylaws, Policy Manual, and Rules and Regulations of NEFAR, the Florida REALTORS
®
(FR) and the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
®
(NAR). I also understand membership brings certain privileges and obligations
that require compliance. Membership is final only on approval by the Board of Directors of NEFAR and may
be revoked if completion of any membership requirement(s), such as orientation, not be completed within
the timeframe established in the NEFAR Bylaws. I further understand that I will be required to complete
periodic Code of Ethics training as specified by NAR or in the NEFAR Bylaws as a continued condition of
membership. I further agree that my act of paying dues shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment
to abide by the aforementioned Code of Ethics, Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, NEFAR Policy
Manual, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time may be amended. I consent and authorize NEFAR,
through its membership department to invite and receive information and comment about me and I agree
that any information and comments furnished to NEFAR by any member or other person or entity in response
to any such invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by
me for slander, libel or any other cause of action. I irrevocably waive all claims against NEFAR and any of its
officers, directors, members, counsel and staff, for any act in connection with the business of NEFAR,
including without limitation acting on or considering reports from the Florida Real Estate Commission and
Department of Business and Professional Regulation and all references as to its or their acts in electing or
failure to elect, or suspending, revoking, expelling or otherwise disciplining me as a member. I understand
and agree to NEFAR’s investigation of me. Upon the expiration or termination of my membership for any
reason, I will immediately discontinue using the trademark/designation “REALTOR®” and returning to NEFAR
all certificates, signs, seals trademarks or other indications of membership in NEFAR, FR or NAR.
N
OTE: Applicant acknowledges that if accepted as a member and he/she subsequently resigns, is
suspended, or revoked or is expelled from membership in NEFAR with any ethics complaint or arbitration
request pending, the Board of Directors of NEFAR may condition renewal of membership upon applicant’s
verification that he/she will submit to the pending ethics or arbitration proceeding and will abide by the
decision of the hearing panel as approved by NEFAR's Board of Directors; or if applicant resigns or is expelled
or revoked from membership without having complied with an award in arbitration, the Board of Directors of
NEFAR may condition renewal of membership upon his/her payment of the award, plus any costs that have
previously been established as due and payable in relation thereto, provided that the award and such costs
have not, in the interim, been otherwise satisfied, any statue of limitations being hereby waived by me.
F
or Staff Only
Member #: ____________ Firm #: ___________ NRDS#:_______________________________
N
EFAR Pay Type: Check____ Credit Card_____ MLS Paid: Yes____ No_____
Clear
I HEREBY SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
1. Check whether you are: [ ] Individual [ ] DBA [ ] Partnership [ ] Corporation
[ ] Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
State your position with the firm: [ ] Principal [ ] Partner [ ] Corporate Officer [ ] Employee
[ ] Independent Contractor [ ] Manager of LLC [ ] Member of Member Managed LLC
Name Shown on Real Estate License:
2. First Name: ________________ Middle Name: __________ Last Name: ___________________
3. Home Address: ________________________________________________________________
________________________ _____________ _______ _______
City County State Zip
4. Name of Firm: ________________________________ Firm Telephone#: __________________
Firm Address: __________________________________________________________________
Name of Broker/Office Manager: _____________________ Firm Fax #: ____________________
5. Real Estate License #: ________________ Expiration Date:________________
(Select One)
[ ] Sales Associate [ ] Broker Associate [ ] Broker
[ ] Certified General Appraiser [ ] Certified Residential Appraiser
[ ] Licensed Appraiser [ ] Registered Assistant Appraiser
6. Are you a previous or current member of another real estate board/association affiliated with the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
®
? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes”, name each Board/Association and type of membership_________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. Home Phone #: _______________________ Alternate Phone #: ______________________
Cell #: ______________________________ Personal Fax #: _________________________
8. Other Address (
MailingIf different from Home or Office): ______________________________________
________________________ __________________ _______ ___________
City County State Zip
9. Check Preferred Phone: Home_______ Office ________ Alternate________ Cell________
Check Preferred Mailing Address: Home_________ Office ___________ Other__________
10. Title: [ ] Ms [ ] Mr [ ] Mrs [ ] Dr
Nickname: __________________ U.S. Military Veteran [ ] Yes [ ] No
11. Which real estate specialties do you practice in?
[ ] Residential [ ] Commercial [ ] Residential Property Management [ ] Investment
[ ] Land [ ] Appraisal
12. What professional designations do you currently hold? (GRI, CRS, CRB, CCIM, etc) _________
____________________________________________________________________________
13. E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________
14. Web Page(s): _________________________________________________________________
15. Last 4 Digits of Social Security #: _________________ Date of Birth ____________________
NEFAR reserves the option to require your full Social Security Number if NEFAR believes it is
useful to obtain information for membership approval.
16. Languages spoken: ____________________________________________________________
17. Are you actively engaged in the real estate business with the general public? [ ] Yes [ ] No
18. When did you first enter the real estate business? __________________________ (enter date)
What city and state? ____________________________________________________________
19. Have you been engaged continuously in the business since then? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If not, during what years were you in the business? __________________________________
20. (Optional) Have you ever been refused membership in any other real estate associations, boards or
any other professional associations?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes”, state basis for each such refusal and detail circumstances related thereto: _________
_____________________________________________________________________________
21. Has your real estate license, in this or any other state, been suspended or revoked?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes”, specify the place(s) and date(s) of such action, current status and detail the circumstances
relating thereto (attach a separate sheet, if necessary) ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
22. Has any other professional license in this, or any other state, been suspended or revoked?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes”, specify the place(s) and date(s) of such action, current status and detail the circumstances
relating thereto (attach a separate sheet, if necessary) ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
23. Have you been convicted of a crime in the past five years? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Do you have any judgments or tax liens against you? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes” , state the details ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
24. To your knowledge, are there now, or have there been within the past five years, any administrative
actions filed against you or the firm with which you have been associated by any state real estate
regulatory agency or any other agency of government? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If “Yes”, specify the substance of each administrative action in each state, the agency before which
the administrative action was made, and the current status or resolution of such administrative action
(attach a separate sheet, if necessary)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
25. (Optional) Is the Office Address, as stated, your principal place of business? [ ] Yes [ ] No
I
f “No”, or if you have any branch offices, please indicate and give addresses (attach a separate
sheet, if necessary) _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
26. I agree, if accepted for membership in NEFAR, to pay the fees and dues as established.
As a new
member, I understand that I have ninety (90) days from the date of this application in
which to attend the Orientation class and Induction. Failure to do so in the prescribed
timeframe will result in the forfeiture of my application fee, the forfeiture of my lockbox
key and the forfeiture of all member services without further notice.
27. ____ initial I authorize NEFAR to send pertinent Association information to me by all mail or any
electronic media
(such as but not limited to fax, email, text, tweet, robo calls, etc
.) from this date forward until
privilege is revoked in writing by me. I authorize NEFAR to publish my email address in any Realtor
Association owned website such as NRDS, Flex MLS, fl.living.net, Realtor.com, Realtor.org, etc.
28. I agree that NEFAR may include my name in a membership roster, including mailing labels, which
NEFAR may make available to others for consideration.
29. I hereby certify that the foregoing information furnished by me is true and accurate, and I agree that
failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested or any misstatements of fact shall
be grounds for revocation of membership, if granted.
30. Are your dues and application fees attached? [ ] Yes [ ] No
_
__ initial I hereby acknowledge all application fees and dues are non-refundable.
Payments to the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®, Inc. are not deductible as charitable
contributions. Such payments may, however, be deducted as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
Contact your tax advisor.
By joining NEFAR, I hereby grant NEFAR, its representatives and employees the unrestricted, royalty-free
right to take photographs and videography, inclusive of audio where applicable, of me in connection with all
NEFAR activities. Such NEFAR activities may include, but are not limited to, NEFAR meetings, events, social
and/or networking mixers, outings or other, whether onsite at NEFAR properties or offsite at other locations.
I further authorize NEFAR, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print, video,
and/or electronically or any other such communications channels or means. I agree that NEFAR may use
such photographs, video or audio of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including such
purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, social media, and any other purpose.
I agree to indemnify NEFAR against all damages, costs and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees,
arising from any claim that any actions or matters which I initiated, caused or participated in infringe on the
rights of any third parties including without limitation intellectual property rights.
Cost of litigation. In the event of any litigation arising under or concerning this Membership Application, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, including at all levels of
appeal.
By my signature below, I acknowledge that I fully understand my membership obligations herein and agree
to abide by all terms of membership as outlined in this application and the NEFAR Bylaws and Policies as
posted on NEFAR.com.
Signed: ________________________________ Date: _________________
Attach a photocopy of your current real estate license Revised: 03/7/17
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signature
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NEFAR 2020 Member Fee Schedule - January 2020 - December 2020 We accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa
Local, State and National Yearly Dues Your check is also welcome! If your check is returned for non-sufficient funds, you expressly authorize
Prorated Monthly your account to be electronically debited or bank drafted for the amount of the check plus any applicable
fees. The use of a check for payment is your acknowledgement and acceptance of this policy and its terms
and conditions.
Jan Feb Mar Ap
r
Ma
y
Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Primary Realtor Membership Fees
Local 260.00 238.33 216.67 195.00 173.33 151.67 130.00 108.33 86.67 65.00 43.33 21.67
Florida Realtors 116.00 106.33 96.67 87.00 77.33 67.67 58.00 48.33 38.67 29.00 19.33 9.67
Florida Realtors Issue Advocacy Fund 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
National Assoc of Realtors 150.00 137.50 125.00 112.50 100.00 87.50 75.00 62.50 50.00 37.50 25.00 12.50
National Assoc of Realtors Assessment 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
Total Dues 591.00 547.16 503.34 459.50 415.66 371.84 328.00 284.16 240.34 196.50 152.66 108.84
One Time Fees
Application Fee 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00
Florida Realtors Processing Fee 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00
Total One Time Fees 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00 280.00
Total Payable to NEFA
R
871.00 827.16 783.34 739.50 695.66 651.84 608.00 564.16 520.34 476.50 432.66 388.84
Secondary Realtor Membership Fees
Local 260.00 238.33 216.67 195.00 173.33 151.67 130.00 108.33 86.67 65.00 43.33 21.67
Application Fee 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00
Total Payable to NEFA
R
285.00 263.33 241.67 220.00 198.33 176.67 155.00 133.33 111.67 90.00 68.33 46.67
Affiliate Membership Fees
Local 250.00 229.17 208.34 187.51 166.68 145.85 125.02 104.19 83.36 62.53 41.70 20.97
Application Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00
Total Payable to NEFA
R
350.00 329.17 308.34 287.51 266.68 245.85 225.02 204.19 183.36 162.53 141.70 120.97
Secondary Affiliate Membership Fees
Local 100.00 91.67 83.34 75.01 66.68 58.35 50.02 41.69 33.36 25.03 16.67 8.33
Application Fee 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00 65.00
Total Payable to NEFA
R
165.00 156.67 148.34 140.01 131.68 123.35 115.02 106.69 98.36 90.03 81.67 73.33
Supra eKey Service - Basic $17.71
Supra eKey Service - Professional $24.71
Activation Fee
$53.50
Automatically processed monthly by Supra via a credit card, debit card or ACH debit.
Rev 11/21/19
NEFMLS (withNEFARMembership) MEMBER APPLICATION 02/11/2020 Page 1 of 3
NORTHEAST FLORIDA MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE, INC. (NEFMLS),
APPLICANT AGREEMENT
(For NEFMLS access by a Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS® Broker, Appraiser, Licensee, Affiliate Member
(Applicant), or Superuser (User) of Applicant
Name of Applicant:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Preferred Phone#:
Fax#:
Email:
Website:
CHECK LIST
Are your NEFMLS dues and application fees attached? Yes No
_____(initial) I hereby acknowledge all application fees and dues are non-refundable.
I agree as a condition of membership in the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc.,
(NEFMLS) to abide by the NEFMLS Standards of Conduct as identified in the NEFMLS Rules and
Regulations as well as all relevant Bylaws, Rules, Regulations, Policy, Procedures and any other
obligations including payment of all fees. I agree as a condition of participation or subscription to
complete those portions of the Orientation course which are prescribed as pertinent and necessary for
NEFMLS. I agree to abide by the terms of use of the NEFMLS for any of the services provided to
and used by me as a right under my membership in NEFMLS, comply with the Standard of Conduct
and the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®, Inc., (NEFAR) Code of Ethics as established in
the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual, including the obligation to submit to ethics hearing and the duty
to arbitrate contractual disputes with other REALTORS® in accordance with the established procedures of
NEFMLS and NEFAR. I understand that a violation of the Code of Ethics may result in suspension or
termination of my NEFMLS 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.
Internal Use
MBR#:
FIRM#: ______________________
LIC#:
NRDS#: _____________________
LAST4/CODE: _______________
NEFAR ORIENTATION DATE:
________________________
NEFMLS (withNEFARMembership) MEMBER APPLICATION 01/16/2020 Page 2 of 3
Intellectual Property Ownership; Enforcement.
Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the NEFMLS Database, and all copies, modifications,
enhancement, and derivative works of the NEFMLS Database, are the property of the NEFMLS,
and all right, title, and interest in and to the NEFMLS Database, together with all copies,
modifications, enhancements, and derivative works, including all copyright and other intellectual
property rights are and shall remain with NEFMLS. Applicant hereby irrevocably assigns to
NEFMLS any and all rights which it may have or acquire in and to the NEFMLS Database.
By submission of any listings content to NEFMLS, Applicant hereby grants to NEFMLS a non-
exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty free license to use, sublicense through multiple tiers,
copy, publish, display, and reproduce the Listing Content, to prepare derivative works of the
Listing Content, and to distribute the Listing Content or any derivative works thereof. Such
license shall be deemed granted as of the moment of creation without the necessity of any further
action on the part of either party. Applicant represents and warrants to NEFMLS with respect to
the Listing Content for each Applicant’s Listings that the Listing Content, and the license of
rights in and to the Listing Content to NEFMLS, do not infringe or violate any copyrights, trade
secrets, or other intellectual or proprietary rights of any third party.
Applicant agrees not to challenge NEFMLS’s rights in and to the NEFMLS Database or to take
any action inconsistent with the license granted to the Listing Content under this Agreement.
Applicant agrees to take all action and execute and deliver to NEFMLS all documents requested
by NEFMLS in connection with the license granted to NEFMLS in and to the Listing Content.
Applicant further agrees to take all action and execute and deliver to NEFMLS all documents
requested by NEFMLS in connection with the copyright application and registration of the
NEFMLS Database.
Applicant shall indemnify NEFMLS and each of NEFMLS’s Participants, Subscribers, Affiliates
Users, Directors, and Staff against all damages, costs, and liabilities, including reasonable
attorney fees, arising from any claim that the Listing Content or any portion of the Listing
Content infringes the right of any third party.
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE FOREGOING SENTENCE MEANS THAT
APPLICANT MUST ENTER A WORK FOR HIRE AGREEMENT OR MUST OBTAIN FULL
ASSIGNMENTS OR FULL LICENSES FROM THE AUTHORS OF ANY PORTIONS OF
THE LISTING CONTENT, INCLUDING AFFILIATES, SELLERS AND THIRD-PARTY
CONTRIBUTORS, AS NECESSARY FOR APPLICANT TO LICENSE THE LISTING
CONTENT TO NEFMLS AND TO OTHERWISE MAKE FULL USE OF THE LISTING
CONTENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF APPLICANT FAILS TO DO SO, APPLICANT
WILL ASSUME AND REIMBURSE NEFMLS FOR THE COST OF DEFENDING NEFMLS
AND EACH OF NEFMLS’S PARTICIPANTS SUBSCRIBERS, AFFILIATES USERS,
DIRECTORS AND STAFF AGAINST INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS AND PAYING
DAMAGES ON ANY SUCH CLAIMS.
NEFMLS (withNEFARMembership) MEMBER APPLICATION 01/16/2020 Page 3 of 3
Without limiting the generality of this Agreement, but subject to the rights of Participants and
Subscribers in the NEFMLS’s multiple listing service to opt out of inclusion with respect to Listings
submitted by such Participant or Subscriber as set forth in the Rules and Regulations, Participant
acknowledges and agrees that NEFMLS may use and license, or otherwise grants rights in or to the
NEFMLS Database or any or all of the Listings included in the NEFMLS Database, including any
and all Listing Content, to any third party for any lawful purpose reasonably deemed appropriate by
NEFMLS, unless otherwise limited by a separate agreement between NEFMLS and the applicable
Broker or by the Rules and Regulations.
Applicant shall indemnify NEFMLS against all damages, costs, and liabilities, including reasonable
attorney fees, arising from any claim that the Listing Content or any portion of the Listing Content
infringes the rights of any third party. APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE
FOREGOING SENTENCE MEANS THAT APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN ASSIGNMENTS FROM
THE AUTHORS OF THE LISTING CONTENT, INCLUDING SELLERS, AFFILIATES AND
THIRD-PARTY CONTRIBUTORS AS NECESSARY FOR APPLICANT TO LICENSE THE
LISTING CONTENT TO NEFMLS AND TO OTHERWISE MAKE FULL USE OF THE LISTING
CONTENT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IF APPLICANT FAILS TO DO SO, APPLICANT WILL
ASSUME AND REIMBURSE NEFMLS FOR THE COST OF DEFENDING NEFMLS AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS AND PAYING DAMAGES ON ANY SUCH CLAIMS.
Costs of Litigation.
If any action is brought by either party to this Agreement against the other party regarding the
subject matter of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, in addition to
any other relief granted, reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses of litigation.
NEFMLS policy requires that the fee for Membership for a Participant (Broker or Appraiser) is
calculated based on the Participant and the number of all licensees (Subscribers) under the
Participant. The Participant is obligated to inform NEFMLS immediately of all current and new
licensees and pay the appropriate fee. Participant’s Signature ____________
CQ License # ____________
____________
Participant/Subscriber/Appraiser/Licensee/Affiliate Signature Date
License Number