With online applications such
as Twitter and Facebook many worry that we are not only falling into a nasty pattern of narcissism, but some businesses and
sole -
proprietor businesses will abuse their networks of family, friends, and acquaintances to
make a buck.
As a
sole proprietor, when you apply for a business credit card, the credit card issuer will use your personal credit and income information to
make a decision about your application.
B. Individuals who are actively engaged in the real estate profession other than
as sole proprietors, partners, corporate officers, or branch office managers, in order to qualify for REALTOR ® Membership, 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) and maintain a current, valid Florida real estate broker's or salesperson's license or be licensed, registered, or certified by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property, shall complete, within sixty (60) days of
making application, 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 OF REALTORS ®, shall pass such reasonable and nondiscriminatory written examination thereon
as may be required by the Board of Directors, and shall agree in writing or by electronic agreement that if elected to membership they will abide by the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®, and by the Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the local Board, State Association, and the National Association.