New Member FAQ

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  • How do I Join?

    Visit 

    • Become a Member under REALTORS and Appaisers under Membership in the menu above orclick here

             OR 

    • Become a Partner under Partners under Membership in the menu above orclick here.

    Upon completion of the appropriate application someone will contact you within 3 business days. 

  • How do I join Big Sky Country MLS?

    Describe the item or answer the question so tThe Big Sky Country Multiple Listing Service (BSCMLS) is separately incorporated, but wholly-owned by the Gallatin Association of REALTORS®. Mere possession of a salesperson, broker, or appraiser license is not sufficient to qualify for MLS participation. To be eligible for membership, applicants must be members of (1) a local REALTOR® association (such as the Gallatin Association of REALTORS®), (2) a state REALTOR® association, AND (3) the National Association of REALTORS®. This union of organizations is known as the "Three-way Agreement”. Any REALTOR® or Appraiser that participates in this agreement shall be eligible to apply for membership with the MLS. To apply,CLICK HERE.

  • How do I become a REALTOR®, Broker, or Appraiser?

    The Montana Board of Realty Regulation is responsible for the licensing and regulation of real estate salespeople, brokers, and appraisers.


    For information on how to obtain a real estate salesperson, broker, or appraiser license, visit the following websites:


    Real Estate Salesperson

    Real Estate Broker


    Licensed Appraiser

    Certified General Appraiser

    Certified Residential Appraiser


  • If I just passed the real estate exam, can I join GAR and/or the MLS?

    You can join the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® (GAR) and/or the Big Sky Country Multiple Listing Service (BSC MLS) if you are currently sponsored by a Broker and have documents supporting proof of sponsorship. In addition, your sponsorship documents should have also been sent to Board of Realty Regulation (BRR), or the BRR website should show you hold an active license with your sponsor.

  • How do I get a loc box or lockbox key?

    If you would like a lockbox key, please call our office in advance and schedule an appointment.


    Only licensed REALTORS®, Appraisers, and Building Inspectors, who belong to the association and/or the BSC MLS, may subscribe to the Sentrilock lockbox system.  When you become a member, you have the opportunity to join Sentrilock, but it is not mandatory.  The "key" portion of your membership is billed through Supra directly.


    New member fee = $50.00


    Ask about pricing when you arrive at our office.


    Lockboxes can be purchased from BSC MLS for $130.00 each. 


    ALL SALES ARE FINAL - NO RETURNS FOR LOCKBOXES ARE ACCEPTED.

  • How do I get real estate forms?

    The Montana Association of REALTORS® provides your real estate forms as a membership benefit.  Neither the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® nor the Big Sky Country MLS has anything to do with forms-related services.  You can log into theirwebsite here.

  • How do I get involved with a committee?

    When you become a member of GAR and/or the BSC MLS, we encourage you to get involved in any way possible.  Every year around September we put out a Volunteer Submission notice seeking committee volunteers for a variety of open positions.  Be watching for these notifications, we would love to have you join!

If you don’t find the answers you’re looking for here, contact our office at 406-585-0033.

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