New Member Orientation is the final step in the Membership process before your application can be approved by the GKAR Board of Directors.

After submitting your application and payment, you will be registered for the required, next available New Member Orientation Course. 

New Member Orientation is held at the GKAR Facility, in the classroom (unless otherwise specified).
5830 Venture Park Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009

*Registration Deadline
Eligibility for registration requires a completed application, verification of an active license from the State of Michigan with a Broker who is a Member of GKAR, payment received for any application fee and prorated annual Membership dues, and satisfactory completion of virtual Sessions 1 and 2. Registrations are confirmed on a first come, first served basis until Classroom capacity is reached. Applications received after the deadline will be processed for the next scheduled New Member Orientation dates. 

Spend time learning everything lockbox-related. Lockbox Policy and fines are discussed along with how to obtain lockboxes and costs associated with the boxes. Begin to understand the SentriSmart^® mobile app and what features can be found at your fingertips. Experience a hands-on lesson with SentriLock lockboxes. This will include how to open a lockbox, assign a box to listings, generate one-day codes, and much more!

• Key Box Training video
• Key Box Training Quiz
• Once you receive a passing score, a copy of your Certificate of Completion is immediately forwarded to the Membership Team

The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are the Rules of Engagement for REALTORS^®. The enforceable Code of Ethics establishes the ethical duties that all REALTORS^® agree to follow as a condition of their Membership. These duties provide a high level of service and professionalism to clients/customers and are the key factor separating REALTORS^® from all other real estate practitioners.

All New Members Must Complete the REALTOR® Code of Ethics New Member Course

• To keep application active, you will need to complete the NAR REALTOR^® Code of Ethics New Member Course 14 days from initial review of application or prior to Day 1 of New Member Orientation, whichever is sooner.
• Access the REALTOR® Code of Ethics New Member Course (Free) by following this link: Code of Ethics
• You will need your Member ID to register to take this course. If you need assistance to obtain your log-in, please contact Support@nigzob.com
• Once you receive your Code of Ethics completion certificate via email, please forward a copy to Support@nigzob.com as proof of completion.

Membership has its rewards! When you join GKAR, you also join the state association Michigan REALTORS^®, and the National Association of REALTORS^®, which means you now have access to a wealth of tools and resources to help you build your network, market your business, increase your professional knowledge, give back and get involved with the community, and ultimately accelerate your real estate career. When you attend Know Your Association, you gain a comprehensive understanding of your local, state, and national Member Rewards Programs to ensure you maximize your Membership dollars.  

We will end Day 1 with Forms – Part 1 which is designed to introduce new Members to forms that are made available to them through GKAR. Forms reviewed will include: disclosures, service provision agreements, Buy & Sell Agreement, and other affiliated forms.

Learn the basics of flexmls and all related MLS products offered by the Association. The Association offers a number of resources as Member benefits. New Members will become acquainted with what the products are used for, a basic understanding on how to use the products, and where to find them. Master where to find forms and further MLS training classes offered by GKAR. Then delve into flexmls to learn the basics of the MLS with hands on instruction.

An overview of the GKAR MLS Policy will be given. This includes, but isn't limited to: discussion on frequent Policy violations, fines associated with these violations, and where to find the Policy.

• Adding a Listing to flexmls (Video)
• REALTOR^® Property Resource (RPR) Tutorials (Videos)
• Introduction to ShowingTime (Video) 
• ShowingTime App Overview (Video)

We resume Day 2 with Forms - Part 2. This session continues the introduction to forms that are made available to them through GKAR. Forms reviewed will include: disclosures, service provision agreements, Buy & Sell Agreement, and other affiliated forms.