HOW TO Join ARELLO

ARELLO facilitates information exchange and cooperation among policy makers for the real estate (estate agency) industry. Through one of our membership categories, you may be able to tap into the many resources that come out of our efforts.

Membership is available in one of the following categories:

FULL MEMBERSHIP
Organizations that grant to individuals the authority to practice real estate through a license or registration may qualify for "full" membership. These entities are called "member jurisdictions," and have corporate membership for all their representatives (for one annual fee) and full voting rights.
Application for Full Membership

ALLIED MEMBERSHIP
Organizations with regulatory authority over real estate or a related field that do not administer the licensing/registration function for real estate practitioners may participate as "allied" members. Allied membership is individual, so the benefits accrue to one person -- although more than one person from any qualified regulatory body may apply.
Inquire About Allied Membership | Download Application Form

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
Individuals who are not associated with a regulatory body may participate as "affiliate" members. Affiliate membership requires only the timely payment of an annual dues amount. Affiliate members receive complimentary publications and discounts on ARELLO conference registrations. Affiliate members may also serve on certain ARELLO working groups.
Inquire About Affiliate Membership | Download Application Form

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Organizations in areas where no licensing/registration or other equivalent regulatory scheme exists may qualify for "associate" membership. Associate membership is corporate in nature, so the organization pays one annual fee, but receives its members benefits as would just one individual.
Inquire About Associate Membership | Download Application Form

OTHER MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Individuals who at one time were either a staff member of a regulatory agency or a commission/council member, but are no longer official representatives of that agency may qualify for "individual" membership. Organizations that were once in good standing, but have since failed to meet all the requirements for maintaining an active membership are referred to as "inactive" members.
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See the association's Bylaws below for more specifics on qualifications and procedures for membership.

bYLAWS ON MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Any sovereign nation, political subdivision of such sovereign nation or any governmental or non-governmental entity designated by such to administer the licensing or registration process that authorizes persons to conduct real estate or estate agency activities shall become a MEMBER JURISDICTION upon approval of an application for membership and payment of any required fees as provided for by the Association’s Board of Directors. Such entity may have its membership status terminated by vote of the Association membership due to nonpayment of dues or fees, due to a change in such entity’s laws that removes its jurisdiction over real estate, or after an official request from that entity.

Section 2. An ACTIVE MEMBER of the Association is any individual who is affiliated with an agency in a MEMBER JURISDICTION which is charged with administering one or more of the laws cited in Section 1 above and who is: (1) a full-time employee of the agency; (2) a member of the regulatory body which directs the activities of the agency; (3) an attorney retained to provide legal counsel on a regular basis to the agency; or (4) an employee or appointed representative of the agency formally approved by the MEMBER JURISDICTION'S regulatory body. An ACTIVE MEMBER may represent his or her MEMBER JURISDICTION as its voting delegate, hold office, serve as a voting member on working groups, and perform other functions as provided elsewhere herein and as authorized by his or her MEMBER JURISDICTION.

Section 3. A former ACTIVE MEMBER of the Association, who is no longer engaged in the administration or enforcement of real estate license or regulatory laws, may become an INDIVIDUAL MEMBER upon (1) the Chief Executive Officer's approving a completed application in accordance with criteria established by the Board of Directors and (2) payment of any fees established by the Board of Directors. An INDIVIDUAL MEMBER shall not hold office in the Association, other than the office of Chief Executive Officer, but may serve as a voting member of Association working groups.

Section 4. A former ACTIVE MEMBER who is no longer engaged in the administration or enforcement of real estate license or regulatory laws may become a MEMBER EMERITUS upon nomination by the nominating committee appointed by the president to nominate an individual for each Association office and approval by the Board of Directors. A MEMBER EMERITUS may be exempt from payment of fees and shall not hold office in the Association, other than the office of Chief Executive Officer, but may serve as a voting member of Association working groups. In order to be considered for status as a MEMBER EMERITUS, an individual should have: (1) served as an ACTIVE MEMBER for no less than six years, or have served no less than four years if that individual was ever a Senior Officer or a District Vice-President; (2) attended at least nine ARELLO conferences; (3) performed an extraordinary and uncommon level and/or length of service on behalf of more than one Association working group; and (4) a nominator and seconder who submit the individual for consideration in writing to the Chief Executive Officer. Nominations submitted to the Chief Executive Officer fewer than 30 calendar days before a meeting of the nominating committee shall not be considered until the first meeting falling 30 calendar days after the submission of both nominations, in order to provide the Chief Executive Officer time to verify that length of membership, conference attendance criteria have been met and that the individual held a membership position on the working groups related to their service as set forth in the nominations. The committee shall evaluate the level and length of service of each nominee and only send forward to the Board those the committee deems to be at the highest levels, to merit MEMBER EMERITUS status.

Section 5. The term “jurisdiction” as used in these Bylaws shall mean and include any sovereign nation or a political subdivision of a sovereign nation authorized to enact a real estate regulatory law.

Section 6. Any sovereign nation, political subdivision of such sovereign nation or any governmental or non-governmental entity designated by such to administer any law, rule and/or regulation for any area of practice related to real estate or estate agency, as determined by the Board of Directors to be related, shall designate individual representatives to become ALLIED MEMBERS upon approval of an application for membership and payment of any required fees as provided for by the Association’s Board of Directors. ALLIED MEMBERSHIP is not transferable, and is only valid for the period of time during the Association’s fiscal year that an individual remains a bona fide representative of the regulatory entity under which it was approved for membership. Entities that qualify as MEMBER JURISDICTIONS and ACTIVE MEMBERS cannot qualify for ALLIED MEMBERSHIP. ALLIED MEMBERS shall not have voting rights.

Section 7. The Association may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, admit an ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATION that has not enacted a real estate regulatory law pursuant to Article III, Section 1, but has made application for membership and has indicated sufficient interest in or progress toward enacting a real estate regulatory system, subject to payment of any fees and the meeting of any further requirements established by the Board of Directors. The ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATION may attend and participate in all conferences and meetings of the Association, but the ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATION shall be without a vote. No state of the United States or province of Canada nor the District of Columbia shall be eligible for associate membership. Other services provided and available to ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS shall be as set forth in the Association's Policies and Procedures.

Section 8. Whenever an ACTIVE MEMBER or MEMBER JURISDICTION challenges the eligibility of: (1) another MEMBER JURISDICTION or applicant for MEMBER JURISDICTION or organization status to vote or to hold membership; (2) an ACTIVE MEMBER to hold an office to which the ACTIVE MEMBER was elected or to participate in the affairs of the Association as an ACTIVE MEMBER; or (3) an INDIVIDUAL MEMBER, MEMBER EMERITUS, ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATION, ALLIED MEMBER, or applicant or nominee for such member status to hold membership, the Executive Committee shall conduct an investigation of the member applicant, or nominee’s eligibility for membership, and make a recommendation for disposition to the Board of Directors whose decision on the matter shall be final.

Section 9. MEMBER JURISDICTIONS, other than states of the United States , provinces of Canada , and the District of Columbia , shall pay one-half of the dues amount set forth by the Board of Directors for MEMBER JURISDICTIONS. ALLIED MEMBERS shall pay the amount of dues set forth by the Board of Directors.

Section 10. An Affiliate Member of the Association is any individual or entity that does not qualify for membership as an ACTIVE MEMBER or MEMBER JURISDICTION, that has indicated support for the purposes and objectives of ARELLO, and that is in good standing (through the annual, timely payment of dues and otherwise) on the books and records of the Association. Any such person or entity may become an Affiliate Member upon (1) the Chief Executive Officer's approving a completed application in accordance with criteria established by the Board of Directors and (2) payment of any dues and/or fees established by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may also remove an Affiliate Member at any time in its sole discretion. Affiliate Members may attend the Association's open programs and meetings, but shall have no official vote in any meeting of the Association and shall not be eligible to serve as an officer or as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association. Affiliate Members may, however, be appointed by the President to serve as non-voting members of working groups, unless a working group made up mostly of AFFILIATE MEMBERS is created, in which case AFFILIATE MEMBERS may serve as voting members of that body. Affiliate MemberS otherwise shall have restricted rights and may participate in the conduct and affairs of the Association and examine the Association's books and records only to the limited extent authorized by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion. No Affiliate Member shall use the Association's logo or image or the existence of its membership status in any advertising or promotional material or for any commercial use or purpose. No Affiliate Member shall represent, speak for, or have the authority to create any obligation for, the Association without the prior written consent of the Board of Directors.

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More information on membership benefits and fees will be posted in the near future. For now, please inquire by e-mail. Thank you.