New Member Orientation

Ready to unlock the door to your real estate success? Your journey as a REALTOR® with the Four Corners Board of REALTOR® officially begins with this, our New Member Orientation Course! Get ready to dive into a world of exclusive resources, ethical guidelines, and invaluable connections that will supercharge your career.

As a new member of the Four Corners Board of REALTORS© (FCBOR), you are also a member of the:

  • National Association of REALTORS© (NAR), and the
  • Colorado Association of REALTORS© (CAR).

In this new member orientation, you will be introduced to your new REALTOR© associations through a combination of written content, videos, and quizzes.

Course Outline

  • NAR Orientation
  • CAR Orientation
  • FCBOR Orientation
  • REALTOR® Party
  • Code of Ethics
  • CREN New Member Guide
  • Cost of Membership
  • Helpful Info from FCBOR Association Executive
  • Leveraging Social Media
  • Orientation Quiz
  • NAR Pledge

New Member Orientation: Course

To begin, select a course section from the left-hand menu. The corresponding content will then display on the page. Each section contains material you’ll need to read, watch, or interact with. Please proceed through each course section in order, following the directions provided within.

Course Sections:

NAR Welcome Video:

NAR Resources:

NAR’s core mission is to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect, and advance the right to real property for all. Visit the NAR Membership page to see their New Member Welcome Guide, and many other NAR resources.

NAR Orientation Course: 

**Please Note: This is the only part of the course where you will exit the FCBOR website. Clicking the link for the NAR Orientation Course will open a new tab in your browser.

  • Step 1: Complete the NAR Orientation Course
  • Step 2: Upon completion of the NAR Orientation,
    • Return to this page, and
    • Continue on to the next course section in the FCBOR New Member Orientation Course.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS is hard at work protecting your political interests, protecting homeownership, and designing benefits that help REALTORS® be more successful.

Visit the CAR Membership page to see the benefits of being a CAR member, and many other CAR resources.

The Four Corners Board of REALTORS® (FCBOR) is your primary resource for answers, information, and local connections. Whatever you need, we’re here to help!

Explore the FCBOR website to discover the many benefits of membership and access our extensive resources.

The FCBOR Membership area has tabs full of information that the general public does not see; these tabs will appear only when you are logged in:

 

 

Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice about the stability a sound and dynamic real estate market brings to our communities. From city hall to the state house to the U.S. Capitol, our elected officials are making decisions that have a huge impact on the bottom line of REALTORS® and their customers.

Read the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Clicking on the image below will open the full PDF document in a new tab.

Read the Code of Ethics.

Clicking on the image will open the Code of Ethics in a new tab. Read, close the new tab when done, and return to this course.

Watch the CREN MLS New Member Guide:

New Member Dues: (plus annual dues) – First Year Only

New Member Fee
500.00

Annual Dues: 2nd Year and beyond

National                             156.00

NAR Assessment                45.00

Colorado  (CAR)                195.00 ($150 w/o RPAC)

Local FCBOR                     250.00

CRF                                     20.00 (Optional)

RPAC                                   25.00 (Optional) ($20 mobilization / $5 political candidate)

     *Regular Annual dues will be 646.00, or 691.00 with optional

Monthly Board Dues           45.00

Continuing Education is $30-$50 per class. The classes range in hour credits, but typically are 3-4 credit hours each, with a requirement of (28 CE Hours) every 3 years. 

CREN Fees: 

The Helpful Information in this section has been compiled by our Association Executive; these are quick links and topics – feel free to return here in the future!

Our Tech Help-Line: 877-562-3162 – Board ID # is 2230

Our Legal Hotline: 303-785-7171   Online Legal Hotline

Montezuma County Records Access:

EagleWeb is the county records online portal.

Visit this site, acknowledge, and then login with the following credentials:
Username: FCboardR
Password: 95Realtors23

For MLS questions; you may call the help desk at 1-877-MLS-HELP, or Robin at CREN, at 970-240-1600.

For Supra; Real Estate Agent Support: 1-877-699-6787 (5am-7pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week)

FCBOR Office Contact Info

Phone: 970-565-0112

Address: 350 West Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO (Inside Vectra Bank)

Leveraging Social Media for Your Real Estate Business

In today’s digital landscape, social media is an indispensable tool for real estate professionals. It’s how you connect with clients, share valuable information, and build your personal brand. This module will guide you through the key social media platforms used by the Four Corners Board of Realtors (FCBOR), the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and emphasize the importance of your active participation.

Why Social Media Matters (Beyond Just Having a Presence):

The Four Corners Board of Realtors actively uses social media for several crucial reasons:

  • Promoting Local Realtors and Affiliates: We encourage the general public to choose our local real estate professionals and our trusted affiliates.
  • Real Estate Education: We share valuable educational content about real estate topics, empowering both the public and our members with knowledge.
  • Local News and Events: We keep our community informed about important local news and upcoming events.

Your Role as a Member: Engage and Amplify!

Simply knowing about these platforms isn’t enough. Your active engagement is vital! By liking and following our pages, and the pages of CAR and NAR, you:

  • Gain Valuable Content: You’ll have a consistent stream of relevant, high-quality content ready to share directly to your own social media pages. This saves you time and effort in creating original posts.
  • Increase Engagement and Reach: Your likes, comments, and shares on our posts significantly increase their visibility and engagement. This helps us reach a broader audience, which ultimately benefits all members by promoting the value of working with a REALTOR®.

Four Corners Board of Realtors Social Media Platforms:

Here are the official social media pages for the Four Corners Board of Realtors. Please make sure to visit each link and click “Like” and “Follow.”

Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) Social Media:

Stay connected with state-level real estate news, advocacy, and events. Visit their social pages and give them a “Like” and “Follow.”

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Social Media:

The National Association of Realtors is your voice in Washington D.C. and a leading source of industry data and resources. Be sure to “Like” and “Follow” their pages to stay informed on national real estate trends and advocacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actively engaging with the Four Corners Board of Realtors, CAR, and NAR social media pages provides you with valuable content to share.
  • Your likes, comments, and shares on our posts amplify our message, benefiting all members by promoting the value of a local REALTOR®.
  • Make it a habit to visit these pages regularly to stay informed and leverage the content for your own business.

    The REALTOR® Pledge - Revised Edition

    I AM A REALTOR®

    I Pledge Myself

    To strive to be honorable and to abide by the Golden Rule;
    To strive to serve well my community, and through it, my country;
    To abide by the REALTORS' Code of Ethics and to strive to conform my conduct to its aspirational ideals;
    To act honestly in all real estate dealings;
    To protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it;
    To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competence.


    Once you have completed all the sections, our Association Executive will be notified, and a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you.

    Thank you for becoming a member of the Four Corners Board of REALTORS®!