Becoming a Member

There is a rigorous and stringent approval process to become a PRC Member Agent. Membership is based upon but not limited to the following criteria:

Experience.  PRC Members must have a minimum of three ACTIVE years in real estate to qualify.  They must also have worked in the area they want to served for at least three years.

Third Party Background Check.  While most state licensing requires fingerprints and a Department of Justice check to ascertain CRIMINAL activity, PRC understands that most REALTORS® do NOT come from backgrounds (i.e.: school teachers, police, fireman, military, engineers, etc.) that foster ‘criminal’ activity.  Therefore, PRC’s focus is on CIVIL Complaints, Arbitration and Disciplinary Actions by their Association of REALTORS®.  Not only is this done in order to join the PRC Network, but PRC randomly performs these checks every year in addition to using information gathered by Client Survey’s in order to RENEW Memberships each year.

Results. Productivity is an important requirement for membership because it signifies to consumers that PRC Member Agents are among the upper echelon in real estate nationally and/or locally, in either volume or unit productivity.

Educational Attainment. While PRC favors Applicants who have earned at least one professional designation, ALL Members must complete the CSCA (Certified School and Community Advisor) educational and designation program. We believe there is a relationship between professional excellence and education, specifically when it comes to an individual's propensity for providing vital real estate information that will empower consumers.

Technology. PRC Member Agents must commit to providing consumers, on their individual business websites, consumer-relevant informational content provided by PRC and other sources. Information technology skills are a must in order to fully serve customer clients at all stages of the real estate experience. We also want to ensure that members become as financially prudent as possible through information technology efficiencies.

Commitment to Community. Candidates for PRC Membership must pledge to not only be consumer-centric, but community-centric, extending themselves beyond self-promotional accomplishments and demonstrating a commitment to bettering the community and its residents.  PRC provides an array of tools to accomplish this requirement.