Austin Board of REALTORS - ABoR.com
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AUSTIN BOARD OF <strong>REALTORS</strong> ®<br />
Affiliate Application<br />
Quarry Oaks Atrium, 10900 Stonelake Blvd., Suite 100 ◆ <strong>Austin</strong>, Texas 78759<br />
512/454-7636 ◆ fax 512/454-5369 ◆ www.abor.<strong>com</strong> ◆ www.austinhomesearch.<strong>com</strong><br />
Thank you for your interest in be<strong>com</strong>ing a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® . Your membership will<br />
provide you with valuable resources to help you promote<br />
your business to real estate pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
What is an Affiliate Member?<br />
◆ Affiliate members are individuals who, while not<br />
engaged in the real estate pr<strong>of</strong>ession as defined in Article<br />
IV, Section 1 (a) and (b) <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> REAL-<br />
TORS ® Bylaws, have interests in real estate related information<br />
and are in sympathy with the objectives <strong>of</strong> this<br />
<strong>Board</strong>.<br />
◆ An affiliate member cannot hold an active real estate<br />
license.<br />
Objectives<br />
◆ To promote, advance and protect the general interest<br />
<strong>of</strong> real estate ownership by uniting those engaged in real<br />
estate, affiliated pr<strong>of</strong>essions and the owners <strong>of</strong> real property.<br />
◆ To promote and maintain high standards <strong>of</strong> conduct in<br />
the transaction <strong>of</strong> real estate business.<br />
◆ To encourage the right <strong>of</strong> real property ownership and<br />
guard against unjust taxation and unjust governmental<br />
regulations.<br />
◆ To assist in all activities designed to make <strong>Austin</strong> a<br />
better place in which to live; to cooperate with other<br />
organizations interested in the general advancement <strong>of</strong><br />
the City’s life and growth.<br />
Benefits<br />
◆ Strengthen business relationships through participation<br />
on <strong>com</strong>mittees and at special programs and events.<br />
◆ Receive useful business information and publications<br />
on the real estate industry.<br />
◆ Be eligible for affordable health insurance.<br />
◆ Access award-winning educational programs.<br />
◆ Participate in the Texas Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ®<br />
Political Action Committee (TREPAC) and receive bulletins<br />
on pending legislation affecting real property<br />
ownership.<br />
◆ Corporate affiliate status includes membership in the<br />
<strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® and Texas Association <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>REALTORS</strong> ® .<br />
◆ Individual affiliate status provides membership in the<br />
<strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® only.<br />
How To Apply<br />
◆ Please print or type; provide all requested information.<br />
◆ Return your <strong>com</strong>pleted application to the <strong>Austin</strong><br />
<strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® in person with payment.<br />
Questions?<br />
Contact <strong>ABoR</strong>’s Membership Services Department at<br />
512/454-7636.<br />
Applicants submitting <strong>com</strong>pleted applications by 2:00 p.m. will be processed within 24 hours.<br />
Applications received after 2:00 p.m. will be processed within 48 hours.<br />
MEMBERSHIP AND FEES<br />
<strong>ABoR</strong> Membership: (Please make your check payable to <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® .)<br />
Cost for affiliate membership is $167.00 annually.<br />
Individuals seeking to apply at the $25 annual individual membership rate must be associated with a<br />
<strong>com</strong>pany that already holds <strong>ABoR</strong> membership. If an individual is not associated with such a <strong>com</strong>pany,<br />
the individual or <strong>com</strong>pany must apply for corporate membership at the $167 annual rate.<br />
Revised November 17, 2005
AUSTIN BOARD OF <strong>REALTORS</strong> ®<br />
Affiliate Application<br />
Date Type <strong>of</strong> membership desired: ❑ Corporate ❑ Individual<br />
Original Application? ❑ yes ❑ no If no, give approximate dates <strong>of</strong> previous membership:<br />
COMPANY INFORMATION<br />
Company Name<br />
Principal type <strong>of</strong> business<br />
Office Address<br />
Office Phone ( ) Office Fax ( )<br />
Contact Person<br />
Title<br />
Field <strong>of</strong> Business: Please mark up to 2 categories that describe your business for directory listing<br />
❑ Appraiser (207)<br />
❑ Builder (411)<br />
❑ Financial Services (313)<br />
❑ Home Repair (433)<br />
❑ Inspection Services (432)<br />
❑ Insurance (434)<br />
❑ Internet Marketing (441)<br />
❑ Internet Service Provider (440)<br />
❑ Legal (402)<br />
❑ Marketing (124)<br />
❑ Mortgage Company (460)<br />
❑ Pest Control (480)<br />
❑ Property Management (206)<br />
❑ Real Estate Services and<br />
Products (470)<br />
❑ Relocation Services (316)<br />
❑ Title Company (485)<br />
❑ Warranty Services (435)<br />
INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION<br />
Name Soc. Sec. #<br />
first middle last nickname<br />
❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. Home Phone ( ) E-mail<br />
Home Address<br />
City, State, Zip Code<br />
Web site<br />
APPLICANT AGREEMENT<br />
By signing below, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® . I also affirm that all information<br />
provided herein is true and correct to the best <strong>of</strong> my knowledge. If in the future my status should change to that <strong>of</strong> an actively licensed real<br />
estate agent, I agree to immediately notify the <strong>Austin</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>REALTORS</strong> ® <strong>of</strong> this change.<br />
Furthermore, my signature attests to my understanding that the annual membership renewal for <strong>ABoR</strong> is due December 15. I acknowledge that it is my<br />
responsibility to the Association to see that such dues are paid in a timely manner, whether or not a mailed bill or an e-Bill was received.<br />
As an <strong>ABoR</strong> member, I understand I will automatically receive electronic invoices for dues and charges to my account.<br />
Marketing Consent: I understand that by providing my mailing address(es), e-mail address(es), telephone number(s) and fax number(s), I consent to receive<br />
<strong>com</strong>munications sent from <strong>ABoR</strong>, TAR and NAR via U.S. mail, e-mail, telephone or facsimile at those number(s)/location(s).<br />
Signature<br />
(Must be owner or <strong>of</strong>ficer if corporate application)<br />
Date<br />
Position with Firm<br />
Referred by (if applicable):<br />
Revised November 17, 2005