Become a Member

This application includes the REALTOR® Application, the Social Media Policy, and the Lockbox Agreement. All three must be signed by you. Additionally, the Lockbox Agreement must also be signed by your Managing Broker. Use this application to apply for primary or secondary REALTOR® membership in the Upstate Alliance of REALTORS®, which also makes you a member of the Indiana Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.

This packet includes the Affiliate Application and the Affiliate Social Media Policy. Both forms must be signed by the person applying for Affiliate membership. Use this packet to apply for affiliate membership with UPSTAR. An Affiliate Member typically provides a product or service that supports or complements the real estate industry such as a lender, inspector, title company, etc.

This packet includes the REALTOR® Application, the Social Media Policy, the IRMLS Participant Agreement, the MLS Subscriber Information Addendum, and the Lockbox Agreement. All five forms must be completed and signed by the applicant. Use this form if you are opening a new REALTOR® office as a Designated REALTOR® (aka Participant) and applying for access to the MLS — not if you’re joining an established REALTOR® member’s office. Participants are Managing Brokers, typically the head of a real estate or appraisal firm. All Participants must be REALTOR® members of UPSTAR or members in good standing with another REALTOR® Association. Participant applicants must provide a list of licensed individuals who are directly or indirectly affiliated with the applicant on the enclosed Subscriber Information sheet. Those affiliated “licensees” will become MLS Subscribers.

Use this form if you are a new REALTOR® office applying for access to the MLS—not if you’re joining an established REALTOR® member’s office. Participants are Managing Brokers, typically the head of a real estate or appraisal firm. All Participants must be REALTOR® members of UPSTAR or members in good standing with another REALTOR® Association. Participant applicants must provide a list of licensed individuals who are directly or indirectly affiliated with the applicant. Those affiliated “licensees” will become MLS Subscribers.

Use this form if you are 65 years of age or better, and have been an active member in the Upstate Alliance of REALTORS® for 25 years or more. Effective 2016, members applying for Life Membership must also show proof of one (1) year of service to the REALTOR® association. Service is defined as an officer, director, committee chair or RPAC Trustee at the local, state, or national level. Life Members are not required to pay local Association dues and reserve all other privileges of membership.

Every REALTOR® and Affiliate member must sign UPSTAR’s Social Media Policy as a condition of membership. The Social Media Resource Guide is also included in the link. The Guide provides context to the policy and outlines best practices for social media use in the promotion of listings.

Managing Brokers should complete this form to request MLS access for a new secretary or personal assistant. This form should also be used to remove MLS access for a secretary or personal assistant who has left the firm.

Every agent who wishes to gain access to the electronic lockbox system is required to complete an Affiliate Authorized Access Agreement signed by the Managing Broker and the agent. If an agent transfers to a different firm, a new Affiliate Authorized Access Agreement is required.

Affiliate members of UPSTAR who are also licensed inspectors or appraisers may apply to access MLS listings for the purpose of home inspections or appraisals. The qualified affiliate must complete and sign the required Affiliate Lockbox Agreement to obtain access.