Frequently Asked Questions

• To join OCHAR, you will need the following:
  • License to practice real estate in NC
  • Proof that you are affiliated with a real estate firm that is a member of OCHAR
  • An Add/Change form from your Broker in Charge adding you to their company roster
  • If you are a member of another Association you will need a "Letter of Good Standing" stating that your National and State (if applicable) dues are paid and current.
  • Once you have all of this, please fill out and submit an application, found on the JOIN OCHAR page.

• Shall at the time of application be associated either as an employee or as an independent contractor with a Designated REALTOR® Member of the Association or a Designated REALTOR® Member of another Association (if a secondary member).
• Must maintain a current, valid real estate broker's license or be licensed or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property.
• Agrees to complete a course of instruction covering the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Association, the Bylaws of the State Association, and the Constitution and Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
• Shall pass such reasonable and nondiscriminatory written examination.
• Shall agree that if elected to membership, he/she will abide by such Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Code of Ethics.

• REALTOR®

• • REALTOR®/Broker: Has a North Carolina Real Estate License
  • REALTOR®/Broker in Charge: Has a North Carolina Broker in Charge Real Estate License.  This member is a REALTOR® who is in charge of or owns a real estate company.
  • Property Management REALTOR or Broker in Charge: Works in an office that is licensed to handle vacation/short/long-term, and seasonal home and/or office rentals.
  • REALTOR® Appraiser: A REALTOR® or Broker in Charge in an office that is licensed to do home appraisals.
• Secondary REALTOR® Member: A REALTOR® or Broker in Charge whose primary membership is with another Association—either in North Carolina or in another state.
• Business Partner/ Affiliate –  A local business, usually involved in real estate transactions that supports the Association and helps keep member dues LOW.

• Shall at the time of application be associated either as an employee or as an independent contractor with a Designated REALTOR® Member of OCHAR and another Association.
• Must maintain a current, valid real estate broker's license or be licensed or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property.
• Shall agree that if elected to membership, he/she will abide by such Constitution, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Code of Ethics.
• Provide a “Letter of Good Standing” from your previous association indicating that you have no outstanding balances with local/state/national association dues.
• (Add link to Join OCHAR Page)

• Fill out our online Affiliate/Business Partner Application by clicking here.

Cost varies depending on what time of year you join, which is detailed on the application, found on the JOIN OCHAR page.

• Once you have filled out an OCHAR application you will need to:
  • Complete OCHAR New Member Orientation Online class
  • Complete NAR's New Member Ethic's Course
  • PLEASE NOTE:  The course must be taken in order to gain MLS access)

MEMEBR LOGIN to InfoHub

Easy!  If you have any change of information, please login to your account on the Info Hub and make the applicable changes.  The changes will automatically upload to Paragon and SentriLock.

Any questions regarding your real estate license MUST be directed to the NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.  OCHAR staff may only answer questions specific to OCHAR operations, continuing education, membership, events, dispute resolution, and other matters pertaining to the Association.

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