Statement of Understanding

I hereby apply for Affiliate membership in the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®. In the event of my election, I agree to abide by the Bylaws and Policies and Procedures of the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®. I understand that this does not include membership in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

I further understand that I acknowledge that I can access copies of the associations governing documents referenced above by visiting https://fraor.org/about-us/ or by requesting copies from the association office.

All dues and fees are to be paid with this application. I also agree to pay the annual established fees for as long as I remain a member and will notify the Association of any changes in my registration, status, and/or address within 10 business days of the effective change.

NOTE: Dues or fees paid to the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution but may be tax-deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

If your company is paying for your FRAOR membership, or if your company is reimbursing you, and you change companies, you will not be able to transfer your FRAOR membership dues to your new company. Dues are non-refundable and non-transferable once processed by FRAOR.

I certify that I do not hold an active Idaho Broker’s or Salesperson License or an Oregon Broker’s or Principal Broker’s license. Likewise, I certify that my company is not a real estate brokerage.

I irrevocably wave all claims against the Association, any of its officers, directors, members, or employees for any acts in connection with the business of the Association, and particularly as to their acts in electing or failing to elect, advance, suspend, expel, or otherwise discipline me as an applicant or member.

By joining the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® (the “Association”), you agree and authorize FRAOR and its affiliated REALTOR® organizations, representatives, and/or affinity partners to contact you to advertise the availability of, or quantity of, any property, goods or services offered, endorsed or promoted by the Association, via the contact information you have provided on this application. FRAOR uses email as the best means of communicating with our members for issues regarding the membership (including renewals and delinquent payments). Your privacy is very important to us. FRAOR does NOT sell, lease, share or disclose your contact information for any purpose other than set forth in this Acknowledgment.

Affiliate Membership Code of Conduct

Article 1

The Affiliate Member (Affiliate) shall provide equal professional service to any person regardless of race, color religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance or handicap, whether physical or mental. I understand further that local ordinances may include other protected classes.

Article 2

The Affiliate shall be informed and do business in accordance with laws, governmental regulations and public policies in the field in which the Affiliate customarily engages.

Article 3

The Affiliate shall provide a level of competent service in keeping with the standards of practice in the field in which the Affiliate customarily engages.

Article 4

The Affiliate shall promote business in a positive and professional manner based on individual merit and those of the Affiliate Company.

Article 5

The Affiliate shall not denigrate competitors in an attempt to gain business. The Affiliate shall not attempt to gain any unfair advantage over competitors by knowingly or recklessly making false or misleading statements about competitors, REALTOR® members or affiliate members.

Article 6

The Affiliate shall interact with all affiliate members within the guidelines of this Code of Conduct.

Article 7

The Affiliate shall adhere to all rules, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Article 8

The Affiliate shall not undertake activities that compromise or interfere with the contractual business relationship REALTOR® and affiliate members have with their customers and clients.

Article 9

Affiliates shall cooperate with and not intentionally impede any investigative or disciplinary proceedings conducted by the Association.

Article 10

The Affiliate shall abide by the Bylaws, Guidelines, and Policies of the Association and aspire to abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

Article 11

The Affiliate Member understands that Affiliate members shall not use the terms REALTOR®, REALTORS®, or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE, nor the imprint of the emblem seal of the Nation Association of REALTORS®.

Acknowledgment and Acceptance

I have carefully read and understand the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® Affiliate Code of Conduct and commit to upholding this code throughout my membership. Violations to the Code of Conduct may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including the dismissal of membership.

I hereby certify that the information provided and furnished by me is true and correct. I agree that failure to provide complete and accurate information as requested, or any misstatement of fact shall be grounds for inactivation and/or revocation of my approved membership.

By submitting this application and paying the required membership application fee and dues it shall certify that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions and that all information provided on my application is true and correct.