You’re a member…now what?
Once you’ve joined the REALTORS® Association of Lincoln, there are a few things you need to do. To help you stay on top of things like new member classes and checking out lockboxes, read through the Realtor Requirements below.
Realtor Requirements
To be a REALTOR® member in good standing, you have to follow certain rules at the Local, State and National levels. Click “Learn More” below to make sure you meeting all of these requirements. Additionally, there are resources below to help you keep up with your obligations to the Code of Ethics, Fair Housing and Continuing Education.
Code of Ethics
REALTORS® are committed to the fair treatment of all. REALTORS’ commitment to Fair Housing and the Code of Ethics ensures equal professional services for consumers and protects the dream of homeownership.
The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® holds REALTOR members to a higher standard of professionalism compared to non-member real estate agents.
Additionally, all REALTOR® members must complete a NAR certified Code of Ethics course every three years. If you have any questions regarding your status, please email Peggy@lincolnrealtors.com.
Fair Housing
The sale and purchase of a home is one of the most significant events any person will experience in their lifetime. It is more than the simple purchase of housing, for it includes the hopes, dreams, aspirations, and economic destiny of those involved.
There are many laws in place to protect those who may be discriminated against, one being the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act declares a national policy of fair housing throughout the United States. The law makes illegal any discrimination in the sale, lease or rental of housing, or making housing otherwise unavailable, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Similar to the Code of Ethics, REALTOR® members must complete a NAR certified Fair Housing course every three years. If you have any questions regarding your status, please email Peggy@lincolnrealtors.com.
Continuing Education
Every REALTOR® has an obligation to fulfill Continuing Education requirements, set forth by the Real Estate Commission. Their mission is to promote the development and promotion of instructional programs to protect consumers by “insuring and improving the competency of licensees”.
If you have questions regarding your Continuing Education, please contact the Nebraska Real Estate Commission office at (402) 471-2004 or realestate.commission@nebraska.gov.
Additional Resources
Check out our Member Resources & Benefits Page
Member Resources & Benefits
Wondering what to do when your lockbox isn’t working? Trying to figure out where you can get free Continuing Education?
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Affiliates
All of the information for our non-Realtor members. We couldn’t do this without you!
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Market Stats
What does our local market look like? How does it compare to the rest of our region? How do home sales this year compare to last year? Check out the monthly and annual stats here.
Awards
Every year we bestow these prestigious awards on one REALTOR® member and one Affiliate member that have proved to be an asset to their industry, Association and community.
Is someone you know deserving? Nominations are open July – September each year.
To nominate someone for REALTOR® of the Year, fill out the ROTY Nomination Form. To nominate someone for Outstanding Affiliate, fill out the OA Nomination Form.
2024 REALTOR® of the Year
Stacy Fernandez, Coldwell Banker NHS RE
2024 Outstanding Affiliate
Danielle Hansen, Nebraska Title Company
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