Their recommendations became agenda items for subsequent discussions between IREM and NAR representatives. Within the past few weeks, very positive discussions between IREM and NAR leadership have taken place, and substantial movement toward resolution of many of the more critical issues has been made. Dues and Benefits IREM's CPM members can meet their Realtor membership requirement by being Realtors, Realtor-Associates, or Institute Affiliates. Those who hold Institute Affiliate membership, on the other hand, typically do so strictly so they can obtain and keep their CPM designation. Currently, Institute Affiliate dues are established by the local board but are capped at 2.5 times the NAR dues.
All services flow from the local board, which determines what services are to be provided, if any.
Give Institute Affiliates a subscription to Realtor magazine. Evaluate the formula for establishing Institute Affiliate dues, a reduced dues structure more in line with the services provided, and the means by which Institute Affiliate dues are collected. New Forms of Membership A second issue of concern to IREM revolves around the organization's current inability to make different forms of membership available to industry professionals. The restriction that any member of IREM also must be a member of the Realtor organization has an impact not only on the existing ARM program but also on the Institute's ability to develop an industry-inclusive membership. To address this issue, NAR has appointed a work group to examine the Institute Affiliate membership program, including options that will permit IREM and other affiliates to offer forms of membership that do not require Realtor affiliation.