What is TAAR?

The Traverse Area Association of REALTORS® is the largest bourd of REALTORS® in northern Michigan.  You can read about its history and staff here.

What is a REALTOR®? How are they different than any other real estate agent?

Please see this helpful explanation from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Why should I use a REALTOR® to buy or sell my home?

There are dozens of reasons to use a REALTOR®, collected nicely in this excellent list from Realtor.com.

I'm not a REALTOR®, but I do business with them. May I join TAAR?

Yes!  TAAR has many affiliate members from all areas of business, who know that being a member is the best way to make new REALTOR® customers and connections.  Please see the section of our site about benefits and joining.

What is NGLRMLS? Is it the same as TAAR?

TAAR is a REALTOR® association.  Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS is a multiple listing service (MLS) which is co-owned by TAAR and other associations.  An MLS is both a private offer of cooperation and compensation from one broker to another, and also the technical means to manage and distribute information on the properties for sale.  As such, NGLRMLS facilitates searching of TAAR property listings on their web site, nglrmls.com.

Can TAAR recommend a REALTOR®, lender or appraiser for me?

No.  However, you can find a directory of all the services offered by our affiliates on our site, and you can look up REALTOR® members in the NGLRMLS Find a REALTOR® directory.

If I am not using a REALTOR®, can I list my property in your MLS?

No.  Only REALTORS® in good standing may list properties with TAAR.

Can I have your forms to help me sell my own home?

No.  Our forms are available only to our members.

Where can I find area rental properties?

Rental properties that are represented by a REALTOR® can be found in our MLS.  You can also contact our affiliate members who provide property management.