Become A Member

Joining Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS® is the first step to real estate brokerage success. Your membership provides access to industry trend information, local statistics, MLS, technology, training and important legislative updates, in addition to membership in the Missouri Association of REALTORS® (MR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

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Membership Application – Take the first steps towards joining the Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS®

Brokers & Appraisers

Designated REALTOR® Application

If you are a new Broker joining Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS® or you are changing Associations and TLBOR is your ONLY Association, fill out a primary application. This applies for Designated REALTORS® and Appraisers.

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Agents & Appraisers

Member Application

If you are a new agent joining Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS® or you are changing Associations and TLBOR is your ONLY Association, fill out a primary application. This applies for REALTORS® and Appraisers.

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Industry Partners

Affiliate Application

Affiliate members are experts across the real estate industry — more than 100 strong within the Association, committed to ethical practices, high professional standards, and quality customer satisfaction. Interested in connecting with more than 700 members? Join today.

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MLS Access Only

MLS Only Broker Application

MLS Only gives you access to the Tri-Lakes MLS via the Southern Missouri Regional MLS and no other membership benefits. Use this application if you are the Broker applying for MLS Only access.

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MLS Access Only

MLS Only Agent Application

MLS Only gives you access to the Tri-Lakes MLS via the Southern Missouri Regional MLS and no other membership benefits. Use this application if you are an agent applying for MLS Only access and your Broker is a member.

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Office Assistants

Unlicensed Assistant Application

Are you a real estate administrative or office assistant? You can apply for unlicensed access below.

Be aware of the following:

  • Make sure the admin application is signed by the Broker.
  • If an admin holds an active license, they will need to join as a REALTOR® member.
  • Know the MREC rules about what an unlicensed assistant can and cannot do when assisting with a real estate transaction.
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Membership Requirements

Membership is granted to all applicants for REALTOR® membership upon submission of the following paperwork (subject to final approval by the Board of Directors of Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS®):

1

Ensure your Designated Broker is a member of the Association.

Your designated broker must already be a member to sponsor your membership application.

2

Copy of license/or work permit from the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) and copy of Driver's License.

Provide documentation of your active real estate license and valid driver's license.

*If your license is active at the Missouri Real Estate Commission, under a qualifying broker that holds membership, you have up to 30 days to join from your license active date.

3

Complete the correct application form below.

Fill out the appropriate membership application form based on your membership type and situation.

4

You will be contacted by the Membership Team for next steps.

Our membership team will review your application and guide you through the final steps of the process.

Orientation and New Member Code of Ethics Training

You are required to take an Orientation Class along with New Member Code of Ethics Training which are provided free of charge, and must be taken within 60 days of joining the Association. You will receive all necessary registration details for orientation training via email after your application has been processed.

Calculate Your Membership Dues

Use our calculator to estimate your annual membership dues based on your membership type and selected services.

Membership Dues Calculator

Calculate your annual membership dues based on your membership type and options.

REALTOR® dues are not refundable

Membership dues paid to Tri-Lakes Board of REALTORS®, Missouri REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS® are not refundable. Portions of your dues may be allocated to state and national programs (for example, Missouri REALTORS® issues activity and NAR assessments such as the Consumer Advertising / Public Awareness Campaign). Dues payments are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes; they may be deductible as an ordinary business expense—consult your tax advisor.

Read the full official dues notice (PDF)

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