New Participant (Firm)

How to Participate in the Triangle MLS
Participation in the Triangle MLS is by Firm only.

1. Board of REALTOR® Membership
   The Principal of the firm, partnership, corporation, or branch office* must be in good standing as a member of any Board of REALTORS®, have a current valid North Carolina or Virginia real estate broker's license and be capable of offering and accepting cooperation and compensation to and from other Participants or are licensed, certified, or trainees as designated by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property .
2. TEMPO Training
   TEMPO classes are usually taught every Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00pm. If you are an existing MLS user and have taken TEMPO training, you have already met this requirement. New members of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® will be scheduled for this class after applying for Association membership in person. Members of any Association other than Durham or Chapel Hill will need to call 919.654.5400 (ext. 223) in advance to register.
3. Orientation Class
   Orientation training is usually offered the first and third Thursday of every month from 1:15 - 3:00pm. Existing MLS users must repeat this requirement if they have never served as a Broker-in-Charge in MLS or if their original orientation date is more than two years from today's date.
   
   New members of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® will be scheduled for this class after applying for Association membership in person.
   
   Members of any Association other than Durham or Chapel Hill will need to call 919.654.5400 (ext.223) in advance to register.
   
   Please note: Both classes are held at 111 Realtors Way, Cary.

1. TMLS Participant Application. Complete the Participant Application and bring it to the TMLS office along with the application fee and quarterly user fee (see Schedule of Fees below). Fees may be paid by credit card or check. (Make the check payable to Triangle MLS, Inc.)
2. TMLS Participation Agreement. The TMLS Participation Agreement must be completed and turned in with the Application and all applicable fees. For more information on the Agreement review: TMLS Participation Agreement Explained  and Frequently Asked Questions. 
3. Automatic Payment Form (optional). Complete this authorization form to allow TMLS to bill your credit card to pay your quarterly TMLS bill.
4. Letter of Good Standing from the REALTOR® Association where applicant holds Primary Membership.