any one knows if all R.E. companies in Las Vegas require salespersons to be Realtors?
I just got my real estate license in Las Vegas and I would like to join a company that does not require me to join the Realtor association.Also is ,can I belong to the MLS with out being a Realtor? is a big expense when you are starting and I will like to avoid it(the Realtor) until I get settled in the field. any information you guys can give me it will be greatly appreciated.
There is a difference between being a real estate agent and a Realtor. Realtors have to belong to the National Realtors Association, the state Reators Assn and the MLS.
You can't belong to the MLS unless you pay to become a Realtor. However, you can show the homes that are listed under the MLS. You can find the MLS listings but not all of the specific details on the internet, so it is not TOO bad.
I am sure there are private real estate agencies there. I certainly understand what you want to do, as I did it myself years ago in TX. You will have to search for the agency, and of course it will be with one that is not one of the national ones.
I am surprised that you were able to get your license without being affiliated with a broker. Rules must have changed. Check out with the local community college and ask someone in their business / real estate courses section, maybe they know of a broker that will let you be part of their company.
Good luck! ~ Suzi 
March 31st, 2009 at 2:51 am
There is a difference between being a real estate agent and a Realtor. Realtors have to belong to the National Realtors Association, the state Reators Assn and the MLS.
You can't belong to the MLS unless you pay to become a Realtor. However, you can show the homes that are listed under the MLS. You can find the MLS listings but not all of the specific details on the internet, so it is not TOO bad.
I am sure there are private real estate agencies there. I certainly understand what you want to do, as I did it myself years ago in TX. You will have to search for the agency, and of course it will be with one that is not one of the national ones.
I am surprised that you were able to get your license without being affiliated with a broker. Rules must have changed. Check out with the local community college and ask someone in their business / real estate courses section, maybe they know of a broker that will let you be part of their company.
Good luck! ~ Suzi
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Did it yrs ago.
March 31st, 2009 at 3:17 am
You can have your license without hanging it at a brokerage. But you cannot join a company or have MLS access without being a member of your local Realtor's Association.
I know it is a big expense, but that is part of the deal.
Some brokerages will pay your membership dues and take a portion of your commission proceeds to pay this off, but considering how many experienced licensed agents there are in LV, this would be very challenging to find.
References :
Oregon Realtor