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We appreciate your interest in becoming a member of the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors ®, (GAAR). By joining the Association, you too, can be a part of the largest individual membership trade association representing Bernalillo, Valencia, Sandoval and Torrance Counties. GAAR has close to 3,500 members, who all have pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Whether you are starting a career in real estate or have years of experience now is the time to make your business the best it can be. At GAAR, we believe one of the best ways to do this is through your membership. As a member, you are entitled to many exclusive benefits, services and programs, including The Southwest Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (SWMLS). SWMLS provides a reliable, cooperative, credible real estate database using the most current technology for REALTOR ® members, this service is first class.

Enjoy the benefits and take advantage of the tools we have to offer to make your career a success!

New Member Information

Steps to become a member:

1. You must be licensed and in good standing with the NM Real Estate Commission in order to become a member of the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR).

2. Complete the New Member application and the SWMLS applications below.

3. Review the lockbox and key options listed below “Lockbox & Supra Services.”

4. Once you have completed the applications, you will need to meet with a Membership Coordinator located at the Realtor® Building, 1635 University Blvd NE.

5. The membership process will take approximately one hour to complete.

6. The Membership Coordinator will schedule a New Member Orientation course, set up your access codes to the member website and MLS system, and review your choice for a lockbox key.

7. Attend the New Member Orientation course within 60 days of joining GAAR.

Please call GAAR to schedule an appointment; Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Application for New Membership

(GAAR Bylaws)

New Office Information

Applications must be completed if you have formed or opened a completely new office.

Once you have completed the applications, you will need to meet with a Membership Coordinator located at the Realtor® Building, 1635 University Blvd NE. The membership process will take approximately one hour to complete.

Please call GAAR to schedule an appointment; Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Application for Office Membership

Affiliate Member Information

Affiliates represent businesses that are suppliers, vendors, service providers, etc. to our REALTOR® members. Affiliate dues are not prorated throughout the year. The cost is the same regardless of the time of the year you join.

Once you have completed the applications, you will need to meet with a Membership Coordinator located at the Realtor® Building, 1635 University Blvd NE. The membership process will take approximately one hour to complete.

Please call GAAR to schedule an appointment; Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Application for Affiliate Membership

The Southwest Multiple Listing Service, Inc. (SWMLS)

SWMLS is a wholly owned subsidiary of GAAR, and dedicated to providing a reliable, cooperative, credible real estate database of listing and sales information using the most current technology.

SWMLS Bylaws state:

Any REALTOR® of this or any other Board who is a principal, partner, corporate officer, or branch office manager acting on behalf of a principal, without further qualification, except as otherwise stipulated in the SWMLS bylaws, shall be eligible to participate in Multiple Listing upon agreeing to conform to the rules and regulations thereof and to pay the costs incidental thereto.

(SWMLS Bylaws)

Once you have completed the applications, you will need to meet with a Membership Coordinator located at the Realtor® Building, 1635 University Blvd NE. The membership process will take approximately one hour to complete.

Please call GAAR to schedule an appointment; Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Application for SWMLS

New Application Fees

2010 GAAR Fees July-October
SWMLS Fees

New Member Orientation Required Course

Membership obligations require that you attend a full day Orientation session within 60 days of your application. You may sign up for the next available session the day of your application submittal. Course agenda includes GAAR orientation and Code of Ethics. The GAAR class is also approved for three hours of continuing education credit by the NM Real Estate Commission (NMREC).

Lock Box & SUPRA Services

Today, Supra electronic KeyBoxes are used on over 2.3 million homes nationwide. As world technology advances, Supra delivers KeyBox solutions that integrate both old and new technology. IrDA (InfraRed) communication has been used for many years in TV remote controls. Today this technology has advanced and is now prominent in cellular phones, laptop computers, printers and personal handheld computers. The addition of IrDA to electronic KeyBoxes provides an open architecture that permits the use of many types of PDA devices. The "point and transmit" function allows agents to securely open KeyBoxes without the key ever touching the box.

Compatible Devices
Fees/Pricing

FAQ’s New Members