Proposed Changes to our Bylaws

These changes will be voted on by our Membership at the July 17th Meeting.

HERE is a copy of the Bylaws with the proposed additions in GREEN and the items to be removed in RED.

Please call Mike Johnston at 208-523-1477 with any questions that you may have before the meeting so your concern can be addressed.

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Have you considered someone you would like to nominate for one of the following Awards:

• REALTOR® of The Year
• Affiliate of The Year
• Rising Star
• Good Neighbor Award

If so, email us the name of the person you would like to nominate and for which Award.  Also include information as to why you feel this Member deserves to receive that Award.

email:  Mike@GIFAR.org

 

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DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD:

• 2024 REALTOR® of The Year Nomination Form < HERE >
• 2024 Affiliate of The Year Nomination Form < HERE >
• 2024 Rising Star Nomination Form < HERE >
• 2024 Good Neighbor Award Nomination Form < HERE >

 

Complete Nomination Forms MUST be turned in.  Incomplete Forms will not be accepted.  Complete ALL pages prior to submission.

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Have you thought about Serving on our Board of Directors?

Now is the time to let your desire to serve known!

Here are the documents for our Association's Open Positions:

Download them and fill them out so we can know that you have an interest in serving.

* Job Descriptions / Qualifications to run

* Application to Serve (Application and Consent forms)

* Petition to run form (With the required 5% signature sheet needed to run - approximately 40 REALTOR® Member signatures.)

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Want to Invest in RPAC?

Here is your direct link.  All you need is your Member ID to log in.

CLICK HERE to continue

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Member Area - Q & A

Which Forms Do I need?

 

Take a look at the following questions to determine what forms you need.  There are FOUR different Options:

 

OPTION 1:

I am a New Real Estate Agent and I Am Applying to Become a REALTOR® Member with the National, State & Local Associations:

Before you begin:

Do you have an "ACTIVE" Real Estate license in Idaho?  Please check by going HERE.  If the Idaho Real Estate Commission does not show you as "ACTIVE" then you must wait until your license is "ACTIVE" before making your application with us.  REMEMBER to write down your License number because you will need it to put on your "Membership Application."

• Applying for NEW REALTOR® Membership is easy!  Just follow these easy steps:

Step 1:

• CLICK HERE to fill out the online Application and to pay your Dues and Fees.
• Our Association Believes in RPAC and has placed $100 onto the application for REALTOR® Membership in an effort to get 100% participation with RPAC.  If you have any Questions about what RPAC is please contact the RPAC Chair or visit this site < HERE >.  Your Investment in RPAC is voluntary and if you do not want to contribute you can contact the Association office prior to your completing the Application.

Step 2:

• Once we have reviewed your application and received your dues (you will receive an email with a confirmation of payment), we will then email you your Member ID (it is called a NRDS #).  WAIT TO CONTINUE UNTIL YOU HAVE BOTH EMAILS!  (You can call the Association office for the number after we have had a chance to process your Application.)
• Once you have your Member ID (your NRDS #) you can then:

Step 3:

• Take the REQUIRED Code of Ethics Class ONLINE by visiting this site with your newly acquired Member ID or NRDS#.   < CLICK HERE to begin >
• You will also need to take the REQUIRED "New Member Orientation Class" and you will be contacted by a Member of the New Member Orientation Committee inviting you to attend.  Failure to attend the Class may result in a $250 fine and suspension of your Membership.
• Once you complete both the Code of Ethics and the Assosciation's New Member Orientation Class you will no longer be a PROVISIONAL Member but a FULL MEMBER with the Association.
• Enjoy the benefits of your REALTOR® Membership!
  • Access to the REALTOR® forms, Ability to attend the Association Meetings, use of the SafeShowings app, and More!

Step 4:

• Contact the MLS office to arrange for Membership with the Snake River Regional Multiple Listing Service. < By Going HERE > or Calling (208)524-3463
• Membership in this MLS gives you access to the MLS database, SUPRA KEY lock box access, the ForeWarn app, and More! (Some additional fees may apply)
• They will have you attend an MLS Orientation Class.  This class is different from the New Member Orientation Class you are required to take when you join the Association.  Plan on taking these TWO different classes!

**No action with any application will be taken by the Association Staff until all of the correct paperwork has been received, dues are paid, and we have confirmed the License Status with the Idaho Real Estate Commission.

If you have additional questions contact us:  (208) 523-1477 or gifar@gifar.org

 

OPTION 2:

I am an Existing Agent, Licensed in IDAHO, and I want to Join the Association as a Secondary REALTOR® Member:

This means that you have an ACTIVE Idaho Real Estate License and your Designated Broker is currently an ACTIVE Member of our Association and you are wanting to Join our Assosciation in Addition to your current PRIMARY Association here in IDAHO.

Step 1:

• Is your BROKER currently a Member of our Association?  If not, they would need to join first before you can join us. (If you are the Designated Broker and applying for Membership then go to Step 2)
• Are you currently paying REALTOR® dues to the National Association of REALTORS® and the Idaho Association of REALTORS®?  If so then all you need is to Join our local Association as a SECONDARY Member by going to Step 2.

Step 2:

• Once you are sure that your Designated Broker is a Member of our Association then you can apply for SECONDARY Membership by filling out the ONLINE Application < HERE  >.

**No action with any application will be taken by the Association Staff until all of the correct paperwork has been received, dues are paid, and we have confirmed the License Status with the Idaho Real Estate Commission.

 

OPTION 3:

I need to transfer an agent into or out of my Brokerage:

• Complete the "Agent Status Change Form"—signed by both the releasing and accepting Broker and Agent, and email it to us at gifar@gifar.org

 

OPTION 4:

I need to make an Agent Inactive:

• In order to Inactivate your Membership with the Greater Idaho Falls Association of REALTORS® you will first need to have your Responsible Broker INACTIVATE your license with the Idaho Real Estate Commission.  They would LogOn to their account at www.irec.idaho.gov and pull up your License Information and change it to INACTIVE.
• Then your Broker will need to submit to us a completed  "Agent Status Change Form"
• Have that form completed by your broker and have it marked that you are going INACTIVE.  That can be emailed to us at gifar@gifar.org .
• Once that is done we can go on to the same site to verify that your license is on INACTIVE status and then we can INACTIVATE your REALTOR® Membership.
• Then you will need to contact the MLS office to stop your Billing as well as you contacting SUPRA to stop the billing for the SUPRA e-Key service.

 

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After Joining the Association

If this is your first time joining an Association you will need to take a NAR approved Orientation.

 

New Realtor® orientation

The New REALTOR® Orientation Presentation includes videos and Quizzes in the Following Sections. You will need to complete all sections in order to receive credit for Orientation.

• Pathways to Professionalism
• Always Be Aware of Fair Housing
• On Your Marks
• REALTOR® Safety

You will also need to complete a NAR approved Code of Ethics Course in connection with Orientation. Links to classes that fill this requirement are included in the presentation.

After you have completed all of the portions of the above Orientation, please submit the form below so we can verify.

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**No action with any application will be taken by the Association Staff until all of the correct paperwork has been received, dues are paid, and we have confirmed the License Status with the Idaho Real Estate Commission.