Company Membership
Those eligible for membership in CMLS shall consist of owners who are, or who employ:
(a) Brokers-in-Charge licensed pursuant to Chapter 57 of Title 40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
(b) Appraisers who are certified or licensed pursuant to Chapter 60 of Title 40 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
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A broker-in-charge/Appraiser license is required for membership in Consolidated Multiple Listing Service (CMLS).
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An initiation fee must be submitted with the company application (check here for current pricing).
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All Members must maintain an office in accordance with State Law.
To apply for Membership you will need to submit the following:
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Initiation fee
- Company Membership Application
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A Business License must be submitted (if required by town/city/county)
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Proof of E&O insurance*
Prior to being granted access to the CMLS system for the purpose of information entry, an agent/representative or individual Members must attend and complete a 2 hour introductory class and orientation. New Members who previously worked as an agent/representative under another CMLS Member and had training in and access to the CMLS system need not repeat the introductory class. CMLS shall provide introductory classes/orientation no less frequently than once every two weeks, if needed.
If a Member does not have or maintain at least $500,000 in Errors and Omissions insurance, it shall disclose that fact on the Listing Agreement and CMLS will include on all listings the expiration date of the Errors and Omissions Declarations Page (if any) on file with CMLS.
Agents / Agent-Assistants / Office Administration
Anyone wishing to join CMLS must complete and submit the New User / Reactivation Application. Only licensed Agents can obtain the Supra eKey for access to lockboxes. The company must currently be a member of CMLS.
All new users must attend a 2 hour introductory class and orientation prior to access being granted.
All forms / applications should be emailed to Support@ColumbiaMLS.com or faxed to (803) 256-8125.