NVAR

Transfer to NVAR

We are delighted to hear that you are interested in transferring your membership to NVAR! It is simple and easy, and as long as you are "in good standing" with your current association, you may not need to pay all fees all over again. Below you will find the steps in transferring your membership to NVAR from another Realtor® association.

Step 1:

Request a Letter of Good Standing from your current Realtor® association. A Letter of Good Standing verifies that you are an active Realtor® with an association other than NVAR and that you comply with all of that association's rules and bylaws for conducting business. Once you obtain this Letter of Good Standing, it can then be uploaded and submitted with your NVAR Application.

Step 2:

NVAR's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 each year. The Membership Pro-Rated Calendar can be found here. The fees for the month that you decide to transfer will coincide with the fee listed in the chart. If you are a member of a Virginia Association, you may have already paid your NAR and VAR dues upon joining your current Realtor® association. The Letter of Good Standing will relay that information to us. Upon transferring to NVAR, please complete the Online Application. It is important to input your current NRDS number on the application!

Step 3:

If you would like to activate a SentriLock account with NVAR, please complete the application below:

Sentrilock Registration Form

Applications take approximately 72-business hours to process. After your application has been processed, you will receive a welcome email and a password to access your Member Dashboard. You will also be asked to sign up for our New Member Orientation. Any new members joining NVAR are generally asked to register for this course. Click here for more information.

Below are FAQ's about transferring to NVAR

What is a Letter of Good Standing?

A Letter of Good Standing, also known as a Dues Waiver Letter, refers to a notice issued by the REALTOR® association with which a real estate licensee has a current or former relationship. It verifies that the active REALTOR® has complied with all of the associations’ rules and bylaws for conducting business within that association.
What is a NRDS Number?

Your National REALTOR® Database System ID, or NRDS, is a 9 digit number that is given by the National Association of REALTORS®, through the local Primary board, to each of its members. That number is needed to distinguish you from other agents and also helps in giving proper placement and discounts when used for registration in classes, events and conventions.
Do I need to transfer my SentriLock account?

No, but if you would like to use a SentriLock lockbox you will need to register with NVAR, you can do that here.
Do I need to transfer my Bright MLS account?

No, your new brokerage will let Bright MLS know of your transfer.
How much does it cost to transfer to NVAR?

The cost of transferring to NVAR depends on when you join. The fees associated with being a member of NVAR are prorated based on when you join. The fees for the month that you decide to transfer will coincide with the fee listed in our pricing calendar.
How long does it take to process my request?

Applications take approximately 72-business hours to process.
After I transfer, is there anything I need to know?

New member orientation is required within the first sixty days of membership. If it is not completed it will result in the cancelling of the application, and you will have to re-apply to be join NVAR.
Is there an onboarding class or orientation I can sign up for?

Yes, new members of NVAR must attend a New Member Orientation within sixty days of joining. New Member Orientation takes place twice a month, learn more here.
What are some member benefits that I can participate in after I join?

There are many different events, webinars, and classes that NVAR holds on a regular basis, learn about upcoming events at our calendar.

Transferring out of NVAR? You'll want to request a Letter of Good Standing for us to send to your new association

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