Member Services
To become a member with our Association, please contact us before submitting an application.
Current GAAAR Education Offerings
The Association provides members with in-person hosted Continuing Education classes throughout the year. As funding allows, GAAAR hosted classes are free to members. To view available GAAAR hosted classes, please open the Calendar under the Events tab on our GAAAR Portal.
(you must be signed in to register for classes)
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing Training Requirements
A 2.5-hour 'Code of Ethics' course is required within the three-year required training cycle.
Online courses are available from:
NAR Center for REALTOR Development - NAR Code of Ethics course for existing members. (Free - no CE credits)
The CE Shop, Minnesota Real Estate Continuing Education Courses - GAAAR CE Shop. (Paid - CE credits)
EFFECTIVE 2025 - A 2-hour 'Fair Housing' course will be required within the three-year required CE training cycle. Courses that meet the training requirement are: At Home With Diversity, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, or Fairhaven.
The current required training cycle is: Cycle 7, January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024.
NOTE: NAR made the following change to COE classes: Beginning January 1, 2022 (the start of COE Cycle 7):
GAAAR Approved CE, and Career Advancement Providers
| National Association of Realtors | realtor.org (no CE credits but you do fulfill your membership requirement) |
|---|---|
| NAR, Center for Realtor Development | crd.realtor |
| Minnesota Association of Realtors | Professional Development |
| Continuing Ed Express | continuingedexpress.com |
| The CE Shop | alexandriamnrealtors.theceshop.com |
Attendance and a passing score on a written examination is required.
Reminder, your CE must be completed, passed, and recorded by June 30th on your CE Transcript in Pulse Portal. If your CE is NOT recorded your Realtor license WILL be suspended on July 1st.
New Member Orientation
New members are required to complete the following two programs:
Online Continuing Education Option
GAAAR partners with The CE Shop, Minnesota Real Estate Continuing Education Courses, to provide you with an online/remote continuing education class option that provides CE credits. Payment for these classes are your responsibility. Visit the GAAAR CE Shop website to see what classes are currently available.
What is MN-RPAC?
Minnesota RPAC is a political action committee that exists exclusively to raise money for and contribute to candidates who support and advance REALTOR® issues. Representing over 15,000 REALTORS®, Minnesota RPAC is the political power behind the state's largest trade association. Garnering nearly $300,000 in annual grassroots support from its members, Minnesota RPAC is one of the five largest political action committees in the state and the only major state political action committee to be recognized as bipartisan.
Who does MN-RPAC support?
MN-RPAC supports pro-REALTOR® candidates. Minnesota RPAC is nonpartisan and contributes to and works with candidates who are REALTOR® allies, regardless of the letter behind their names. In fact, Minnesota RPAC is the largest political action committee in the state to be recognized as nonpartisan. Of your MN-RPAC contribution, 70% is used to support state and local candidates in your area, while 30% is used to support federal candidates.
Why should I support MN-RPAC?
RPAC isn't charity - it's an investment in your business.
REALTORS® are a key part of the American Dream - homeownership. That dream and your livelihood as a REALTOR® are under threat. REALTORS® face many looming encumbrances on their profession: property tax increases, lack of available financing, and burgeoning burdens on real estate transactions. Here in Minnesota, REALTORS® also face legislators who want to eliminate the mortgage interest deduction, eliminate the property tax deduction, tax real estate services, increase recording fees, and weigh down REALTORS® with more red tape. The stronger MN-RPAC is, the stronger REALTORS® are to thwart these attacks on our industry. That's why we need you to support RPAC.
How does MN-RPAC raise money?
Minnesota RPAC is a grassroots organization. It relies on REALTORS® just like you to survive and thrive. Minnesota RPAC receives contributions of all sizes from REALTORS® from every corner of the state. Many REALTORS® contribute along with their annual dues. Others contribute separately (or again!) at MN-RPAC events, in person at their local associations, or online. All MN-RPAC contributions come directly from within the REALTOR® family and are used entirely to support REALTOR® candidates and causes.
Who manages MN-RPAC?
Minnesota RPAC is governed by a Board of Trustees. Its composition is determined by Minnesota RPAC Bylaws. Per the bylaws, the Board is composed of up to 23 members. Some Trustees serve in their capacity as a leader in the National Association of REALTORS®. Others are elected due to their role in local associations or as an “at-large” representative.
