Real estate licensees

Membership in the RAJ helps real estate licensees become more efficient, more effective, more innovative, and more profitable. RAJ prepares you to take on the challenges of today’s real estate marketplace so you and your customers can enjoy a brighter tomorrow. From education, market forecasts and analysis to practical support and advice on ethical services and industry changes, you receive motivation and support at every step of your career.

As a member, you are recognized as a trusted and respected voice and expert in all things real estate. You also join the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), in the USA as an International REALTOR® member when you join the RAJ.

Real estate licensees can apply for either of two types of memberships; REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®

REALTORS®

  1. Must be a licensed real estate dealer
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Submit the completed application form along with required documents which are listed on page 2 of the application form
  4. The application will be presented to the Membership Committee for review and recommendation, after which that decision is sent to the Board for approval
  5. Once approval is granted, the REALTOR ® will be notified and the welcome package sent via email
  6. Upon membership being granted, ALL license holders attached to the REALTOR® MUST apply for membership within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the real estate license

REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®

  1. Must be a licensed real estate dealer
  2. Complete the application form
  3. Submit the completed application form along with required documents which are listed on page 2 of the application form
  4. The application will be presented to the Membership Committee for review and recommendation, after which that decision is sent to the Board for approval
  5. Once approval is granted, the REALTOR ® will be notified and the welcome package sent via email
  6. Upon membership being granted, ALL license holders attached to the REALTOR® MUST apply for membership within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the real estate license

REALTOR ®

  1. Must be a licensed real estate dealer
  2. Complete the application form. (Click here to download)
  3. Submit the completed application form along with required documents which are listed on page 2 of the application form
  4. The application will be presented to the Membership Committee for review and recommendation, after which that decision is sent to the Board for approval
  5. Once approval is granted, the REALTOR ® will be notified and the welcome package sent via email
  6. Upon membership being granted, ALL license holders attached to the REALTOR® MUST apply for membership within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the real estate license

REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®

  1. Must be a licensed real estate salesman
  2. Must be attached to a Qualifying Director who is already a member of the REALTORS® Association Of Jamaica (RAJ)
  3. Complete the application form. (Click here to download)
  4. Submit the completed application form along with required documents which are listed on page 2 of the application form
  5. The application will be presented before the Membership Committee for review and recommendation. The Committee’s recommendation will be sent to the Board for decision.
  6. Once approval is granted the REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® will be notified of their membership and sent their welcome package via email

Annual Membership Dues

Membership dues are charged annually each year as at January 1, however, the Association prorates fees depending on the quarter that the license holder applies for membership. Membership dues are charged in both Jamaican AND American currencies and MUST be paid at the JN Bank (JN) in the currency quoted. Please note that only the US$ portion of the dues can be paid quarterly or semi-annually. Kindly contact the Secretariat for further details. Once payment is made then BOTH receipts must be submitted along with the duly completed and signed application form and other requisite documentation for processing. Applications are processed within five (5) business days.

 

Kindly contact the Secretariat for further details.


Membership Type Joining Fee (JA$) Membership Dues Total Dues
JA$ US$ JA$ US$
REALTOR® (NEW) $20,000.00 $25,000.00 $290.00 $45,000.00 $290.00
REALTOR® (RENEWAL) $0.00 $25,000.00 $290.00 $25,000.00 $290.00
REALTOR ASSOCIATE® (NEW) $20,000.00 $13,000.00 $290.00 $33,000.00 $290.00
REALTOR ASSOCIATE® (RENEWAL) $0.00 $13,000.00 $290.00 $13,000.00 $290.00
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All new members MUST attend the scheduled Orientation Session immediately following their acceptance into the RAJ or the next scheduled Orientation Session.  Members who fail to attend the either of the two scheduled sessions after their acceptance into the RAJ will be penalized. Orientation Sessions usually virtual, last no longer than five (5) and includes a hands on introduction to the Multiple Listing System (MLS). At the end of each Orientation Session, new members will be inducted into the Association as this is the final stage of the Membership Approval process. Below are dates of all upcoming sessions.  

Renew

As a RAJ member you have access to a wide array of resources formulated to help you succeed in the industry.

Here’s how to maintain your membership:

  • Keep current with educational requirements for the renewal of your license
  • Provide the RAJ with a copy of your current license
  • Remit membership fees on or before the deadline given

Termination of Membership

Membership in the Association may be terminated for several reasons. If your membership has been terminated and you wish to reapply after the mandated one year period has lapsed, you must complete the entire application process however the approval of your new membership can only be granted through a majority vote of the Board of Directors.”

Membership Reinstatement

If your membership has lapsed or been terminated and you wish to reinstate your membership, please download and fill out the Reinstatement Application Form and return it to the Secretariat. Once your application is processed and approved, you will be sent an email advising of your reinstatement along with your welcome package.