Why Become a REALTOR®?

There are many reasons to become a REALTOR®. A REALTOR® stands for integrity, respect, and the extra effort. When you become a REALTOR®, you let your clients know that you care about them and their needs -- that as a member of a distinguished professional association, you have agreed to be more responsible and more accountable than is required by law.  

When you become a REALTOR®, you make a promise to your clients -- but you also bring the promise of vast resources. As a REALTOR®, you have the power of CAR and NAR (the world's largest professional organization) behind you, and a wealth of tools that will help you make your clients' dreams come true. 

Those resources include:

  • WINForms®, a real estate forms software program, and hands-on training
  • Access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and specialized training
  • Free, confidential advice from the best attorneys in the state
  • Significant member discounts on forms, services, and retail items
  • A free member web page on www.car.org
  • Access to both live and home study programs for continuing education and designation course work
  • Insurance information for medical, dental, and E&O
  • Technical support for the MLS and other commonly used programs
  • Representation on Capitol Hill
  • Current and comprehensive market data from CAR online
  • Industry news and alerts
  • Conflict and dispute resolution services
  • Opportunities to network with other members and affiliates at sponsored events

You need to be a licensed real estate agent or broker from the state of California, and employed by a REALTORŪ brokerage, to qualify for ESDCAR membership.