Secondary Membership

Already a REALTOR®? Expand Your Connections With GBAR.

You don't have to change your primary REALTOR® association to become part of the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® (GBAR).

Secondary membership allows REALTORS® who already belong to another local REALTOR® association to join GBAR while maintaining their existing primary membership.

Whether your primary association is elsewhere in Massachusetts or in another state, secondary membership connects you with GBAR's education, resources, networking opportunities and local REALTOR® community.

Find the membership option that's right for you below.

What Is Secondary Membership?

Secondary membership is an additional REALTOR® association membership for individuals who already hold primary REALTOR® membership with another local association.

As a secondary GBAR member:

You maintain your primary membership with your current REALTOR® association.
Your National Association of REALTORS® dues continue to be paid through your primary association.
If you're primary local association is in Massachusetts, your MAR dues will continue to be paid through your primary association.
You gain access to GBAR membership privileges and opportunities.
You pay applicable GBAR secondary membership dues.

Choosing the right application is easy! Start with two questions:

Are you a REALTOR® or a Designated REALTOR®?
- REALTOR®: You're a real estate professional who is not applying as the designated REALTOR® responsible for a brokerage.
- Designated REALTOR® (DR): You're a broker or qualifying principal applying as the designated REALTOR® for your brokerage.
Where is your primary REALTOR® association located?
- In-State: Your primary REALTOR® association is in Massachusetts.
- Out-of-State: Your primary REALTOR® association is outside Massachusetts.

Select the option below that matches your membership status.

Secondary REALTOR® — In-State

For REALTORS® whose primary association is in Massachusetts.

Already a REALTOR® member of another Massachusetts local association? Join GBAR as a secondary member while maintaining your current primary association.

This membership is for you if:

You have active primary REALTOR® membership with another Massachusetts association.
You want to add GBAR as a secondary local association.
You are not applying as your brokerage's Designated REALTOR®.

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Secondary REALTOR® — Out-of-State

For REALTORS® whose primary association is outside Massachusetts.

If your primary REALTOR® membership is with an association in another state, you can apply for secondary membership with GBAR.

This membership is for you if:

You have active primary REALTOR® membership with an association outside Massachusetts.
You want to establish an additional association membership with GBAR.
You are not applying as your brokerage's Designated REALTOR®.
Additional state membership or dues considerations may apply depending on your licensing and brokerage affiliations.

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Secondary Designated REALTOR® — In-State

For Designated REALTORS® whose primary association is in Massachusetts.

If you're a Designated REALTOR® with primary membership in another Massachusetts association, you can establish secondary DR membership with GBAR.

This membership is for you if:

You maintain active primary Designated REALTOR® membership with another Massachusetts association.
You are applying as a qualifying brokerage principal or Designated REALTOR®.
You want to establish an additional association relationship with GBAR.
Brokerage information and applicable Designated REALTOR® dues requirements will be reviewed as part of the application process.

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Secondary Designated REALTOR® — Out-of-State

For Designated REALTORS® whose primary association is outside Massachusetts.

Expand your professional connections to Greater Boston while maintaining your primary Designated REALTOR® membership in another state.

This membership is for you if:

You maintain active primary Designated REALTOR® membership with an association outside Massachusetts.
You are applying as a qualifying brokerage principal or Designated REALTOR®.
You want to establish secondary DR membership with GBAR.
Additional information about your brokerage, licensing, state membership and applicable dues may be required.

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What Happens After You Apply?

Step 1: Submit Your Application. Select the appropriate membership category and complete the online application.

Step 2: Membership Verification. GBAR will review your application and verify your primary REALTOR® membership and other applicable information.

Step 3: Complete Your Membership. Once your application is approved and applicable dues are paid, you'll receive information about accessing your GBAR membership.

Step 4: Get Connected! Explore your member benefits, register for upcoming programs and discover opportunities to connect with Greater Boston's REALTOR® community.