What is an Affiliate?

Affiliate members, hailing from real estate-affiliated enterprises, join the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® to foster connections with our REALTOR® members. While enjoying comparable privileges to REALTOR® members, they have restrictions on MLS access, voting rights in Association elections, and leadership roles in certain committees. These memberships are individual-based, not company-based.

Is Affiliate Membership Right for You?

Affiliate Membership is not a primary membership for real estate professionals. It is designed for individuals and businesses that serve, support, or work alongside the real estate industry and want to connect with the REALTOR® community through SBAOR.

Affiliate Members may include lenders, title and escrow professionals, inspectors, contractors, attorneys, insurance professionals, photographers, technology providers, and other businesses that serve real estate professionals.

Key Benefits

NETWORKING

  • Make brief announcements and distribute literature at monthly networking meetings
  • Serve as Affiliate liaison on committees
  • Participate in or sponsor REALTOR® events
  • Network with other Affiliates to enhance professionalism and presence with REALTORS®
  • A random Affiliate is highlighted in our weekly newsletter

 

EDUCATION/INFORMATION ACCESS 

  • Take discounted education courses and seminars
  • Access the Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® library
  • Access Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® updates on local/political issues
  • Submit educational meeting topics about your company and services

FLEXMLS ACCESS

  • Receive bulk email
  • Download contact information for marketing
  • View membership rosters and create labels for marketing
  • View Tour of Homes (Caravan List)
  • Search all off-market listings in the Santa Barbara service area.
  • Create custom searches
  • Generate off-market member and statistical reports
  • Search tax records
  • Access calculators, including Amortization Schedule, FHA and VA Loan Qualification

Application & Fee Breakdown

Affiliate membership renews every January 1 for $295.

Application and membership fees are due in full upon final processing of your application. Please see the fee breakdown below, which reflects the membership fee prorated based on your month of joining month.

Month  Application Fee Local AOR Dues Total Due
January $300.00 $295.00 $595.00
February $300.00 $270.42 $570.42
March $300.00 $245.83 $545.83
April $300.00 $221.25 $521.25
May $300.00 $196.67 $496.67
June $300.00 $172.08 $472.08
July $300.00 $147.50 $447.50
August $300.00 $122.92 $422.92
September $300.00 $98.33 $398.33
October $300.00 $73.75 $373.75
November $300.00 $49.17 $349.17
December* $300.00 $24.58 $324.58*
* December applications will include December + the following years membership dues.

Quick Contact

Due to high call volume at our main line, here is a quick reference for direct help:

MLS: (805) 884-8614

Membership: (805) 884-8613

For SentriLock or Store: (805) 884-8601