Different Member Types

Designated REALTOR® (DR)

• Who They Are: A licensed broker who is the principal of a real estate firm meaning they are a sole proprietor, partner, corporate officer, or branch office manager.

• Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that all licensees affiliated with their firm are in compliance with membership requirements.

  • Responsible for the dues and assessments of all licensees in the firm who are not themselves members of the association.

• Privileges:

  • Authorized to use the term "REALTOR®" in connection with their business.

  • Eligible to hold elective office and vote in association matters.

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REALTOR® Member

• Who They Are: A licensed real estate professional (broker, broker associate, or sales associate) who is not a principal in the firm but is affiliated with a Designated REALTOR®.

• Responsibilities:

  • Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and maintain membership in good standing.

• Privileges:

  • Authorized to use the term "REALTOR®" in connection with their name.

  • Eligible to vote and hold elective office within the association

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REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® Member

• Who They Are: A licensed real estate professional who is affiliated with a Designated REALTOR® but chooses the REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® membership category.

• Responsibilities:

  • Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and maintain membership in good standing.

• Privileges:

  • Authorized to use the term "REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®" in connection with their name.

  • Not eligible to vote or hold elective office within the association.

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Note: All three membership types require adherence to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics and entitle members to the benefits and services provided by MIAMI REALTORS®, Florida REALTORS®, and NAR.

For more detailed information, please refer to the MIAMI REALTORS® Bylaws.