Career REALTOR® Members Wanted

By guest blogger Brittni Matt

With more than 43,000 REALTORS® across the state, there is no better way to set yourself apart than becoming a member of the Master of Real Estate Society (MRES). Currently, there are only 72 members in Arizona; will you be number 73?

MRES recognizes members who have a passion for learning and exceed the mandatory 24 hours of continuing education credits required by the Arizona Department of Real Estate.

Members of the Society are career-focused REALTORS® who recognize that staying abreast of new trends, new business practices and continuing to hone their skills are key to being successful. It also provides an added marketing tool to show consumers that MRES members are serious players in the real estate industry.

The Society is divided into three membership levels:

  • Inaugural: First-time applicants or previous members who had a lapse in membership between terms

  • Alumni: Renewing MRES members without a lapse in membership

  • Gold: Have held the MRES certification for four or more consecutive terms (eight years)

All Society members receive a free education class every year provided by the Arizona Association of REALTORS®.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Inaugural: Must hold one NAR designation or certification; be a designee or candidate of an additional designation or certification; must have completed 54 continuing education hours; must have earned 10 points by participating in various community, association activities, being a active broker, etc.
    (First time applicants also have a $25 society fee)

  • Alumni: Must hold one NAR designation or certification; be a designee or candidate of an additional designation or certification; must have completed 54 continuing education hours; must have earned 8 points by participating in various community, association activities, being a active broker, etc.
    (No renewal fee required)

  • Gold applicants: Must hold one NAR designation or certification; be a designee or candidate of an additional designation or certification; must have completed 54 continuing education hours; must have earned five points by participating in various community, association activities, being a active broker, etc. Gold members also receive a gold pin to recognize their accomplishment.
    (No renewal fee required)

Many REALTORS® attribute the foundation of their success to continued real estate education. So, join the MRE Society today and set yourself apart from the crowd! For complete membership requirements and a current application form, contact Brittni Matt via email or by calling 602.248.7787.

The application period for the 2017-2018 term is January 1 through March 1, 2017.

Brittni MattBrittni Matt is director of Education Outreach Programs
for the Arizona Association of REALTORS®