Join WMLAR

WMLAR Staff Contact: Lori Santellan
Click HERE to email Lori PH: 616-846-6240 x102

Become a REALTOR® Member

Membership in the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of REALTORS® (WMLAR) connects you with the tools, advocacy, and professional network that help real estate professionals succeed. REALTOR® members are also members of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Michigan REALTORS®, and agree to uphold the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. The REALTOR® trademark is a federally registered membership mark and may only be used by members of the National Association of REALTORS®.

How to Join WMLAR

Step 1: Complete the Membership Application
Download and complete the appropriate application. Click here to download membership applications. Once completed, submit the application to WMLAR for processing.

Step 2: Request and Pay Membership Fees.
Membership dues vary depending on membership type and timing during the year. Contact Lori at WMLAR to determine your fees and payment instructions. PH: 616-846-6240 x102

Step 3: Complete New Member Orientation
All new, returning and transferring REALTOR® members must complete orientation within the next two scheduled offerings after joining. Failure to complete orientation may result in termination of membership. While awaiting orientation, provisional members will still have access to the MLS, SentriLock, and other member services. Affiliate members are not required to participate with WMLAR’s orientation program, however, it is encouraged.

2026 Orientation Dates: Apr. 14/15, June 9/10, July 21/22; Sept. 22/23; and Oct. 27/28
Registration closes the Friday before the first session.

Day 1: Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Day 2: Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: WMLAR – 12916 168th Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417. Zoom options are available for applicants located greater than 60 miles from WMLAR.

Orientation Requirement

ALL orientation participants, regardless of time in the industry, must complete NAR’s Code of Ethics for the current cycle prior to the start of day one’s program.

  • New members must complete the New Member Code of Ethics course.
  • Returning or transferring members must submit proof of Code of Ethics completion for the current cycle (cycle 8) or complete it through this link HERE.
  • New/Returning may also choose to complete NAR’s free C2EX program, which fulfills the Code of Ethics requirement and earns a professional endorsement.

Continued Education Credits (CE)

WMLAR’s orientation program includes 9 hours of continued education credits needed for relicensure and satisfies NAR’s fair housing membership requirement. Create a free account with Michigan REALTORS’ CE Marketplace to track your credits. CE Marketplace, not WMLAR, will be your official record of credits earned should you be audited by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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Michigan 40 Hour Pre-Licensing

At this time, WMLAR is not offering pre-licensing training. We recommend reviewing other online programs such as the programs offered by The CE Shop.

We wish you the best in your future endeavors!