Membership Information
How to Join the Triangle Multiple Listing Service
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One of the benefits of DRAR REALTOR® Membership, (including provisional REALTOR® membership) is access to the Triangle Multiple Listing Service. To participate in the TMLS, you must be associated with a firm that is a member of TMLS. There are two classes which must be taken before access to TMLS will be granted. DRAR staff will assist you in registering for these classes. Please do not call TMLS directly to register for TMLS training.
If you are a DRAR Designated REALTOR®/Broker-In-Charge/Managing Broker of your firm and wish to establish your firm with TMLS, please follow the guidelines for How to Join TMLS as a Participant.
If you are a DRAR REALTOR® member, affiliated with a firm already established on TMLS, and wish to have access, please follow the guidelines for How to Join TMLS as a Subscriber.
Directions/Map to Triangle Multiple Listing Service Office
How to Join TMLS as a Participant
Please follow these guidelines to establish a new firm with the Triangle Multiple Listing Service. In order to apply as the Participant, you must be the Principal of the firm, partnership, corporation, or branch office and be in good standing as a member of any Association of REALTORS®, have a current valid real estate broker's license and be capable of offering and accepting cooperation and compensation to and from other Participants or be licensed, certified, or trainees as designated by an appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the appraisal of real property.
TMLS Courses
- Completion of two TMLS classes is required before you can sign up for access to the Triangle Multiple Listing Service
- TMLS Orientation reviews the rules and regulations of the Triangle Multiple Listing Service. This class is generally offered as part of the DRAR New Member Orientation on the first Thursday of each month from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Alternatively, you may wish to register for the TMLS Orientation offered at the TMLS Office in Cary (Directions/Map to Triangle Multiple Listing Service Office), usually on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:15pm to 3:00pm.
- Tempo Training is a 3-hour computer class where you will learn to use the internet-based Tempo 5 to enter listings, extract information, etc. This class is offered exclusively at the TMLS office in Cary (Directions/Map to Triangle Multiple Listing Service Office) every Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
- Course Schedule is subject to change and space is limited. Check with DRAR staff for course availability.
- You must register for these classes in advance through DRAR. Do not call TMLS directly.
- It does not matter the order in which you take the two TMLS classes, but you will not be able to sign up for access to TMLS until you have started your DRAR membership and taken both TMLS classes.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your TMLS on time. If you are late, entry to the class will be denied and your ability to sign up for access will be delayed.
- Your firm will be billed $50 per month for your access to TMLS. Additionally, your firm will be billed $50 monthly for each licensee/subscriber who joins TMLS under your firm’s participation. Individual Subscribers will not be billed directly by TMLS.
TMLS Paperwork
After you have completed the two TMLS classes, you will need the following:
- TMLS Participant Application. Complete the Participant Application and bring it to the TMLS office along with the application fee of $1,500 and $50 for the first month's user fee. Fees may be paid by credit card or check. (Make the check payable to Triangle MLS, Inc) If you have additional agents, with your firm, their fees can be included in with this check.
- Subscriber/Password Security Agreement. Each subscriber of TMLS must complete this form
- Internet Data Exchange (IDX Agreement). On this form you indicate your office's participation in the IDX program.
- Eliminate Payment Hassle Form (optional). Complete this authorization form to allow TMLS to bill your credit card to pay your monthly TMLS bill.
Please click on the following link to download the above paperwork
New Firm Information Packet
New Firm Forms to be completed
How to Join TMLS as a Subscriber
TMLS Courses
- Completion of two TMLS classes is required before you can sign up for access to the Triangle Multiple Listing Service
- TMLS Orientation reviews the rules and regulations of the Triangle Multiple Listing Service. This class is generally offered as part of the DRAR New Member Orientation on the first Thursday of each month from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Alternatively, you may wish to register for the TMLS Orientation offered at the TMLS Office in Cary (Directions/Map to Triangle Multiple Listing Service Office), usually on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:15pm to 3:00pm.
- Tempo Training is a 3-hour computer class where you will learn to use the internet-based Tempo 5 to enter listings, extract information, etc. This class is offered exclusively at the TMLS office in Cary (Directions/Map to Triangle Multiple Listing Service Office) every Wednesday 9:00am to 12:00pm.
- Course Schedule is subject to change and space is limited. Check with DRAR staff for course availability.
- You must register for these classes in advance through DRAR. Do not call TMLS directly.
- It does not matter the order in which you take the two TMLS classes, but you will not be able to sign up for access to TMLS until you have started your DRAR membership and taken both TMLS classes.
- Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at your TMLS on time. If you are late, entry to the class will be denied and your ability to sign up for access will be delayed.
- Once you have access to TMLS, your firm will be billed $50 per month for your access. Your firm may require reimbursement of this monthly fee. You will not be billed directly from TMLS.
TMLS Paperwork
After you have completed the two TMLS classes, you will need to submit a Subscriber/Password Security Agreement in order to sign up for access. This form must be signed by the Broker-in-charge.
Please click on the following links to download the above paperwork
Associate/Subscriber Information Packet
