Apply to become a DERA member

Why become a member of DERA?

As a real estate licensee, you become a REALTOR® simply by joining a REALTOR® organization like the Douglas Elbert REALTOR® Association and pledging to uphold the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®.

REALTOR® Benefits Summary

• Right to use the REALTOR® professional designation.
• Your voice and the collective voices of all REALTORS® are heard in Washington.
• Education and designation opportunities.
• Membership in one of the largest and strongest trade associations in the United States.
• Free REALTOR® Rally admission ($25.00 value)
• Legal Hotline – free access to legal advice on real estate questions
• Mongo Fax (electronic fax program) free of charge.
• Local and National advertising campaign promoting the REALTOR® image.
• Broker Summit – annual information & education update for Supervising Brokers.
• Metrolist Service Center available at the DERA office.
• Weekly marketing meetings which offer networking, industry updates and opportunities to promote your listings, open houses, price reductions and buyer needs.
• Weekly email to all DERA members of properties presented at the marketing meeting.
• Grievance, mediation and arbitration services.
• REALTOR® store including signs, lockboxes, brochure boxes, etc…
• Subscriptions to REALTOR® magazine, Colorado REALTOR® and the Informer newsletter.
• Training room available at no cost during normal business hours.
• Conference room available at no cost during normal business hours.
• Social and business networking available through our many special events, education and fundraising functions.
• Opportunities to participate on a variety of levels, i.e. committees, task forces, board of directors, community service events, education and special events.
• Access to the world’s largest real estate library, NAR Information Central including the most up to date industry information.
• Online classes.
• Use of DERA office facilities, including library, phone, fax and copier.