Broker/Manager Responsibilities / FAQ

After we receive an application for membership, we will begin processing the member’s information. We will assign them a NRDS number, then send them a welcome e-mail with an initial invoice and payment instructions. After the initial dues are paid in full, we will notify the MLS that the agent is active and is permitted to have MLS access.

If your new agent is properly prepared, the process can take as little as a half an hour. The process takes longer when the new agent doesn’t check their e-mail, doesn’t pay the dues, or isn’t informed that there is a difference between MLS, SOAR, etc.

If your new agent is newly licensed, they can sign up on the “New Realtor Application” Form. If your new agent transferred to your company from another company and were already members of SOAR, they would need to fill out the “Update Member Information” Form.

If your new member transferred from another company and is already a member of SOAR, you would just need to fill out the “Update Member Information” Form.

Elite Club information is available under the “Award Levels” tab, as well as the “Elite Club” page under Events. If you need additional information or have questions, please contact the board office.

Ethics Cycle

Below are the cycle dates for the Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Training must be completed at anytime during these established cycles.

Failure to complete training during any cycle will lead to suspension of membership for the January and February immediately following the cycle deadline, with termination of membership starting March 1 after the cycle deadline.

Current Cycle

January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018

Future Cycles

January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020

January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022

CE Classes are offered almost monthly through the Southern Ohio Association of REALTORS®. You can find information about CE Classes and all other upcoming events on our calendar or on the Education page.

You must notify SOAR if:

1. Your office mailing address changes
2. Your management team changes (OAs, Broker, Manager, etc)
3. You send a REALTOR® license back to the state or put it in escrow
4. A member of your office passes away

You are responsible to make sure:

1. Your agents are aware of post-licensing, Ethics, and license renewal requirements
2. Your agents are aware of the Association’s bylaws, policies and procedures
3. All transactional information is current and up to date for Elite Club qualification

“If you have an agent who wishes to be a Primary member of SOAR, the Broker needs to be a member of SOAR as well. Brokers do NOT need to be Primary, they can be Secondary. If an agent joins our board and the Broker is NOT a member, the Broker will be prompted to join as a Secondary Member. If the Broker refuses membership, please note that the agent will NOT be eligible for a refund of dues”