Types of Membership - Out-of-State Member
There are two types of MLS memberships:
- IN-STATE - Your membership is considered IN-STATE if you are a primary or secondary member of a local board in Rhode Island (i.e. - RIAR Member).
- OUT-OF-STATE - Your membership is considered OUT-OF-STATE if you are NOT a primary or secondary member of a local board in Rhode Island. (i.e. - NOT a RIAR Member)
Benefits of Out of State Membership:
- MLS Listing and Change Forms
- Listing and Renewal Fees
- Universal Access to MLXchange
- Tech Support
- RILiving.com Office/Agent Web Services
- Rental Listing Database
Also included for an additional charge are the following RIAR benefits:
- RIAR “paper” forms for purchase
Please note: To receive the additional RIAR benefits (listed to the left) you must also be a member of the RI Association of REALTORS®. To apply, please complete the application for R.I.A.R. Secondary Membership - $148.50 Annually
Prerequisite: The principal/manager of the firm must have a brokers license or Appraisal license and be a REALTOR® member of:
- A Local Board of REALTORS®
- The National Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
Please see "How to Join" for more on prequisites and basic MLS fees.
| Step 1: Complete your "Agreement to Participate" |
- Complete the “Agreement to Participate” and be sure the principal/manager and all owners of the firm sign it.
- Have the application signed by an officer of your Local Board of REALTORS® certifying that you are paid-in-full, member in good standing with your Local Board of REALTORS®.
- Submit a list of all RI Licensees in office with MLS Application as required.
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| Step 2: Attend MLS Orientation |
- Upon receipt of your fully signed “Agreement to Participate” – MLS will contact you with the schedule for the MLS New Agent Class. The purpose of this 5 hour class is to acquaint you and your agents with the MLS Rules and Regulations, required forms, policies/procedures and “hands-on” review of our MLXchange Software. You will also be receiving a packet containing the required forms. Your office administrator will be required to take a class as well. Please provide us with the administrator’s information when returning this agreement.
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| Step 3: Apply for RIAR Secondary Membership (optional) |
To receive the following additional benefits you must also be a member of the RI Association of REALTORS®. To apply, please complete the application for RIAR Secondary Membership - $148.50 Annually
- Transit – Transaction Manager and RIAR Forms (ie., RI Disclosure forms, Sales Agreements, etc)
- RIAR “paper” forms for purchase
- RI Living Email account ($5/month)
- On staff Legal Counsel
Please Mail the RIAR Application and check for $148.50 to:
RI Association of REALTORS/ Membership Dept.
100 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
For more information on becoming a secondary member of RIAR, call or email the RIAR/Membership Dept. 401-785-3650 Ext.6942
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For more information on becoming a State-Wide MLS member,
Call or Email Donna McGinn, at 401-785-9898 x 6929. |
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