Existing or Past Members

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In order for an individual with your office to have access to LCBR Paragon MLS, a Qualifying Broker from the Brokerage must be a participant. If this Qualifying Broker application also includes setting up a New Firm with LCBR's MLS, then a one-time Company Registration Fee of $4,575 must be paid along with the Broker's individual membership fees.

I hereby certify that me and/or my firm has complied (or will comply) with the following MLS requirement:

1. One-time Company Registration Fee has already been paid for my company or will be paid with my Qualifying Broker application.
2. Monthly MLS fees will be paid upon 30 days of receipt for any MLS subscribers with my office that month. Monthly LCBR Paragon MLS Access per individual is $24 and an additional $16 if the subscriber has an LCBR issued Supra eKey.

Current MLS Fees & Fines for Non-Compliance

• Inaccurate Information - A $25 fine and $5 per day (per listing) will be charged to an Agent for the entry of inaccurate information.
• New Listings - A $25 fine and $5 per day (per listing) will be charged to an Agent for failure to enter a new listing within one (1) business day (excepting weekends, holidays and postal holidays) after the signing of the listing agreement by the broker and seller.
• Status Changes - A $25 fine and $5 per day (per listing) will be charged to an Agent for failure to update the sale of a listing entered in multiple categories.
• Withdrawn Listings - A $25 fine and $5 per day (per listing) will be charged to an Agent for failure to report a withdrawn listing within 24 hours (excepting weekends, holidays and postal holidays).

• Inactive Licensees - A $500 fine will be charged to a Broker for failure to report an inactive agent license within 30 days of removal from the company.
• MLS Access by Non-Member - A fine up to $2,500 will be charged to a Broker for allowing any non-MLS licensee access to the MLS.
• New Licensees - A fine of $50 will be charged to the Broker for failure to report a new licensee joining the firm and electing not to be a subscriber to the MLS within 30 days of joining the firm.
• Listing Entered on Behalf of a Non-Member - $25 fine and a $5 per day will be charged to the Broker for allowing a listing to be entered under a different agent on behalf of an agent who is not a member.

Additional MLS Fees

• Listing Withdrawal - A $25 fee will be charged for all withdrawals of a listing prior to expiration.
• Re-enrollment - A reprocessing fee of $200 will be charged to each participant who enrolls within 12 months of deactivation.

I cannot include any reference to offers of compensation or links to any documentation referencing offers of compensation in the MLS or any service offered by the MLS (This includes Showing Time).

I have reviewed the summary of MLS fees and fines above and understand that any failure to comply will result in these fees or fines being added to my broker’s monthly MLS billing at the beginning of the following month.

Failure to pay monthly dues, service charges, and fines within thirty days of the statement due date, or failure to make good a check returned for any reason plus expenses incurred, within five days will result in suspension of MLS membership until the account is paid in full.

In order for a Designated REALTOR® and their REALTOR®-type firm to remain active with the REALTOR® Association, all licensed individuals with the REALTOR® firm must also remain active with a local REALTOR® association/board that the Designated REALTOR® belongs to.

I hereby certify that every individual holding a Georgia real estate license which is held by me and/or my firm has complied (or will comply) with one of the following membership requirements:

1. Completed the membership requirements and is an active and paid member of a local REALTOR® association I belong to.
2. Applies for REALTOR® membership to a local REALTOR® association within 30-60 days of becoming licensed with my REALTOR® member firm.
3. Membership dues have been paid by the company and the salesperson will hold Non-Member Licensee status with a local REALTOR® association if membership requirements are not completed.

In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®, including the obligation to arbitrate any existing or future disputes with another member in accordance with the Association's arbitration procedures. I also agree to abide by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®, the Georgia Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, which are made available to me at the office of the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®, and if required, I further agree to satisfactorily complete, within 180 days time, (2) two New Member Training Requirements. I further agree that my act of paying fees shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the Code of Ethics, Constitutions, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.

I irrevocably waive all claims against the Association or any of its officers, directors or members, for any acts in electing or failing to elect, advancing, suspending, expelling, or otherwise disciplining me as an applicant, or as a member. Upon the expiration of said membership for any cause, I will discontinue the use of the term REALTOR® and return to the Association all certificates, signs, seals or other indications of membership in the Association, the State Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. I consent that the Association, through its Membership Committee or otherwise, may invite and receive other information and comment about me from any member or other person, and I further agree that any information and comment furnished to the Association by any person in response to the invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by me for slander, libel, or defamation of character.

I agree that, if accepted for Membership in the Association, I shall pay the fees and fees as from time to time established. I understand that should I not complete (2) two New Member Training Requirements within the prescribed 180 days from the date of my application that I will be automatically dropped as an applicant for membership and that there will be no refund of any portion of the fees paid. I hereby certify that the foregoing information furnished by me is true and correct, and I agree that failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested, or any misstatement of fact, shall be grounds for revocation of my membership if granted.

I consent that the Association of REALTORS® (local, state & national), and their subsidiaries, may contact me at the specified address, phone numbers, fax numbers email address or other means of communication available. This consent applies to changes in the contact information that may be provided by me to the Association(s)/Board(s) in the future. The consent recognizes that certain state and federal laws may place limits on communications that I am waiving to receive all communications as part of my membership.

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To join the Association, you will need to pay the prorated amount of your membership fees and an application fee. LCBR, GAR, and NAR's fiscal cycles are based on a calendar year, January 1 - December 31.