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Welcome New Members

In this section, you will find information pertaining to membership requirements and helpful resources.

REALTOR® Training Requirements

There are three training requirements for new REALTOR® members of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association.

These training courses must be completed within the first six months of membership.

Class Information

These three classes must be completed separately.

  1. Atlanta REALTORS® Association Local Orientation – This program is approximately 2 hours in length and is typically offered once a month. Please use the links in the calendar below to register.
  2. Code of Ethics Training – This program can be completed in-class or online. Atlanta REALTORS® provides an in-class option quarterly for new members. Please use the links in the calendar below to register. For additional Code of Ethics training options, please click here.
  3. Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training - This program can be completed in-class or online. For additional Fair Housing training options, please click here.

Already a REALTOR®?

If you are currently a member of another REALTOR® Association or have held membership in the past with the Atlanta REALTORS® Association and you have already completed your new member training requirements, then you would not be required to complete this training again. Proof of your New Member Code of Ethics, Fair Housing, and Orientation completion must be submitted to bypass attendance at either of these training sessions with ARA. Proof may be emailed directly to the Membership Department, membership@atlantarealtors.com, or call 404.250.0051.

Upcoming REALTOR® Training Programs

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ARA FREE CE: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations
Fair Housing | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA FREE CE: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations

Wed, Apr 29, 2026
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**
New Member | Zoom Video Conference

ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**

Wed, May 6, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation
New Member | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA | New Member Orientation

Fri, Jun 5, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Art of Broker Management: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations
Fair Housing | Atlanta REALTORS Center

The Art of Broker Management: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations

Tue, Jul 7, 2026
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation
New Member | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA | New Member Orientation

Fri, Jul 10, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics | Atlanta REALTORS Center

Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics

Wed, Jul 15, 2026
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**
New Member | Zoom Video Conference

ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**

Fri, Aug 7, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation
New Member | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA | New Member Orientation

Fri, Sep 11, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation
New Member | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA | New Member Orientation

Fri, Oct 2, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics | Atlanta REALTORS Center

Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics

Wed, Oct 28, 2026
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Art of Broker Management: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations
Fair Housing | Atlanta REALTORS Center

The Art of Broker Management: Fair Housing & Antitrust Violations

Tue, Nov 3, 2026
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**
New Member | Zoom Video Conference

ARA | New Member Orientation **VIRTUAL**

Thu, Nov 12, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ARA | New Member Orientation
New Member | Atlanta REALTORS Center

ARA | New Member Orientation

Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics | Atlanta REALTORS Center

Connect to Collect | NAR's Code of Ethics

Wed, Dec 16, 2026
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Member Login Information

Find login details and access information for the member tools and systems available to our members.

Get Involved

Explore committees and discover ways to connect, contribute, and get more involved with the Association.

Upcoming Events

See upcoming events, classes, and networking opportunities designed to help you stay informed and engaged.

New Member Resources Links

 Open each section below to access tools, links, and information to help you get started.

Atlanta REALTORS® Association Benefits

 

Membership Account Portal
Register for upcoming events and renew your annual membership via your Member Portal! CE-approved courses and Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real Estate classes can be found by clicking 'Upcoming Classes' under the 'Events' tab. All seminars and other programs can be found by clicking on 'Upcoming Meetings' under the 'Events' tab. (Additional REALTOR® Associations/Boards also use this site and are listed on the footer of your account web page. Search events, use the filter feature, or look for events that begin 'ARA' for the Atlanta REALTORS®.)

atlantarealtors.com/committees
Get involved and sign up for a committee today! Once enrolled you'll receive meeting reminders.

facebook.com/atlantarealtors
Follow us on Facebook and check out our new Facebook Live Videos!

atlantarealtors.com/events
Realizing that networking is a vital part of a successful career in real estate, the Atlanta REALTORS® provides numerous opportunities for the entire real estate industry to come together!

atlantarealtors.com/affiliates
Please Support our Affiliate Members!

ARA Gear
Atlanta REALTORS® Association branded attire and accessories are available for members to order. 10% of sales proceeds from the site will benefit the Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation!

Click here to see how your Atlanta REALTORS®' membership adds up!

Advocacy

atlantarealtors.com/advocacy
From the halls of the Capitol to the courthouse steps, REALTORS ® are fighting and winning political battles. If an issue is important to real estate, you'll find out about it here.

atlantarealtors.com/rpac
How the REALTORS® Political Action Committee saves you money.

garealtor.com/advocacy
Advocacy news and resources from the Georgia Association of REALTORS®.

realtorparty.realtor
NAR's latest news about the REALTOR® Party, which is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote a vibrant business environment.

Education

atlantarealtors.com/education
18 Hours of FREE Continuing Education courses offered each year. *ARA Free CE courses require a $25 refundable deposit.

atlantarealtors.com/seminars
ARA offers free education seminars throughout the year! Seminars (typically 60-90 mins in length) feature industry experts and panel discussions on a wide range of topics.

Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real Estate
Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real Estate, formerly known as Capitus Real Estate Learning Center - Your Association school offers discounted member rates on many continuing education classes!

    • Instagram - @CapitusLearning
    • LinkedIn - @CapitusRealEstate
    • Facebook - Capitus Real Estate Learning Center

Scholarships
Reimbursements provided by GAR for approved designation and certification courses!

Scholarship Application Deadlines:
    • April 15 for courses completed January 1 through March 31
    • July 15 for courses completed April 1 through June 30
    • October 15 for courses completed July 1 through September 30
    • January 15 for courses completed October 1 through December 31 of the previous year
NAR Designations and Certifications
List of all courses approved for GAR Scholarships

GAR Continuing Education Classes
Includes designation and certification courses, both in classroom setting and online.

atlantarealtors.com/safety
REALTOR® safety information. ARA has a series of 5-minute videos featuring Captain Ken Malcom highlighting safety tips and situational awareness. September is NAR's REALTOR® Safety month!

Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice

Georgia Association of REALTORS®' Benefits (GAR)

garealtor.com
Georgia Association of REALTORS® website.

GAR Member Discounts
Special discounts are offered by GAR (NRDS ID # required to view member content).

Georgia Real Estate Health Benefits Center
A health solution designed exclusively for GAR members, you and your dependents may qualify for affordable coverage that sources the best care possible and fits with your financial picture. Enrollment is open year-round! GAR does not email or call any members regarding insurance.

GAR Forms (real estate contracts)
Included in your membership by using your REALTOR® Membership ID #! A $264/yr value.

Free Legal Email Helpline
Submit your questions regarding Ethics/Arbitration, License Law, GAR Contract Forms or basic real estate-related legal questions to GAR's longtime general counsel, Weissman PC. (NRDS ID # required to access the submission page.)

Legal Lines Library
A video series that features GAR General Counsel Seth Weissman discussing some of the most frequently asked questions that come through the GAR Legal Helpline!

Georgia REALTOR® Magazine
A quarterly publication that covers current hot topics in real estate. View archived issues with the link above.

National Association of REALTORS®' Benefits (NAR)

nar.realtor
Association of REALTORS® website.

nar.realtor/new-member
Get to know your membership with NAR! This site helps advise you on your first year of membership and includes a list of 9 To-Dos for your first month of membership.

Right Tools Right Now
Each month, NAR will offer savings on select tools, products, and resources most beneficial for you and your business, and offer them for free or at a discounted price. Don’t miss this month’s featured offers!

NAR References
NAR has done the research for you! Formally known as Field Guides, NAR's References contain links to external articles, titles from the NAR Library eBooks collection, websites, statistics, and other material to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives on each topic.

Research Reports & Housing Statistics
Provides the latest real estate research and statistics that affect the industry. Get the stats and stay informed.

NAR Library
Access business letter templates among many other resources.

NAR Member Benefit Providers
Lists all the companies with which NAR has partnered to provide value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use in your business and personal life.

realtorsinsuranceplace.com
NAR’s REALTORS® Insurance Place provides plans for you and your family, including exclusive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, plus telemedicine and a variety of wellness solutions – all with unique benefits for NAR members.
NAR does not email or call any members regarding insurance. Please report unsolicited communications from anyone claiming to be NAR or using the REALTOR® trademarks to fraudulently sell you an insurance product to insurancescam@nar.realtor.

ebooks
Access 100's of free audio and ebooks.

magazine.realtor
REALTOR® Magazine is the official magazine of the National Association of REALTORS® and the business tool for real estate professionals. Issues are released every other month. View archived issues and enroll in online-only subscriptions with the link above.

NAR Member Account
Login to your NAR Account for quick access to NAR REALTOR® Member Benefits & Resources. If you’d like a REALTOR®Membership Card, you may print or download one here!

REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR)
Access to property data, market trends, and client-friendly reporting exclusively for REALTORS®. (Georgia MLS & FMLS are participants.) Training is available at blog.narrpr.com/learning/

Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness
Resource designed to help you understand your financial planning options and prepare for the future, one step at a time. Be sure to also check out NAR’s Monthly Financial Wellness Webinars!

Commitment to Excellence
The National Association of REALTORS® proudly introduces Commitment to Excellence (C2EX), a program that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. (Complete the entire program to earn elective credits toward the GRI designation!)

Fairhaven.realtor
NAR’s Free Fair Housing Training Platform - Complete this interactive online simulation training to test and assess how well you're protecting clients against discrimination in the home-buying process!

NAR’s Mentorship Program
The National Association of REALTORS® is proud to present, Spire, this new initiative as an opportunity specifically targeting multi-cultural, minority communities, toward building bridges to the holistic real estate community. This mentorship opportunity will help individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, foster education, empower serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and encourage and promote the development of generational wealth through property ownership.

nar.realtor/magazine
The REALTOR® Magazine is the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), offering real estate professionals the latest industry news, market trends, business strategies, and professional insights.

Marketing / Communication

ThatsWhoWeR.realtor
NAR's newest marketing campaign helping consumers understand why working with a REALTOR® is the best choice! Free campaign materials are available.

get.realtor
Sign up for your own .REALTOR® domain or .realestate domain today!

Proper use of the REALTOR® marks
The term REALTOR® is not only a trademark owned by NAR and protected by federal law, it is also a valuable membership benefit.

atlantarealtors.com/logos
ARA's logo and a link to NAR's REALTOR® logo for your marketing. (Top Producers Logos are only to be used by those who have applied and received ARA's Top Producers sales award for the year.)

thedifference.realtor
Distinguish yourself by sharing the value of the REALTOR® brand which unites us.

atlantarealtors.com/marketbrief
A
monthly report of home sales in the metro Atlanta area covering 11 counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Paulding, and Rockdale.

"Plugged In" with GAR
Monthly infographics to share with clients!

members.houselogic.com
REALTOR® Content Resource - the best FREE way to keep in touch with your clients! Your source for ready-to-use articles on all aspects of homeownership, including home buying and selling, for your consumer communications.

narteamstore.realtor
NAR's Official Supplier of REALTOR®-Logo branded promotional products.

realtor.com
Sign up for a professional Dashboard. Once you have set up your professional Dashboard, you should claim your FREE profile by entering your REALTOR® Membership ID#.

 

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