We are pleased that you are interested in joining the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR).   Membership with CCAR opens the door to a wide variety of services and opportunities that are available nowhere else.  It also carries with it financial and ethical responsibilities designed to enhance the professionalism of the industry.  The application and induction process are relatively simple process; however, there are some procedures and policies with which you should be familiar with.

If you have any questions regarding the process and/or fess please contact Shelly FitzGerald at 217-356-1389 ext 1003 or email at shellyf@illinihomes.com.

Application Checklist

• CCAR Application
• 45 Day Permit / IDFPR License
• Application Acknowledgement (Including Managing Broker Signature)
• Orientation Schedule
• Payment of Application Fee, E-Commerce Processing Annual Dues (see Annual Dues Schedule)

Once all five elements of your application have been received and processed, your application will be reviewed by staff and the CCAR Board of Directors.  Then basic training will be set up for MLS and Key access.

New Member Orientation Requirement

Orientation courses are conducted a minimum of six times per year. You must attend the two-day Mandatory CCAR Orientation the next available following turning in your application.  Following Orientation you will be formally inducted at our next luncheon into the Champaign County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR).

Please check with the Association office to confirm the next available session.

Membership Classifications

1.       Primary Designated REALTOR® Membership:  Licensed real estate broker or real estate appraiser, not currently affiliated with another REALTOR® Board / Association.

2.       Primary REALTOR® Membership: Licensed in the state of Illinois who is affiliated with a current CCAR member office, but does not hold current membership in another Board / Association.

3.       Secondary Designated REALTOR® Membership: Designated REALTOR® who is currently a primary member of another Board / Association who also chooses to be a member of CCAR.  You must include a letter in good standings from your primary Board / Association.

4.       Secondary REALTOR® Membership: REALTOR® who is currently a primary member of another Board /Association who also chooses to be member with CCAR.  You must include a letter in good standing from your primary Board / Association.  Note: Your Broker must hold primary or secondary membership with CCAR in to order for you to qualify for secondary membership.