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I hereby apply for membership in the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® and enclose my application fee and annual dues. I agree, as a condition of my membership, to complete the Association’s new member requirements, to thoroughly familiarize myself with, and abide by, the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®, including the duty to arbitrate business disputes in accordance with the Code and the Association’s Arbitration Manual and the constitutions, bylaws, rules and regulations of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®, the North Carolina Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. I acknowledge that if I am accepted as a member and subsequently resign or am expelled from membership with an ethics complaint or arbitration request pending, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon my verification that I will submit to the pending ethics or arbitration proceeding and abide by the decision of the hearing panel; or, if I resign, or am expelled from membership without having complied with an award in arbitration, the Board of Directors may condition renewal of membership upon payment of the award, plus any related costs previously established as due and payable, provided the award and such costs have not been otherwise satisfied in the interim. I irrevocably waive all claims against the Board, its Officers, Directors, Staff, or Members for any act in connection with the business of the Board and particularly as to its, or their acts, in electing or failing to elect, advancing, suspending, expelling, or otherwise disciplining me as an Applicant or as a Member. Upon the expiration of said Membership for any cause, I will no longer be a member of the LOCAL, NORTH CAROLINA, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and may not use of the term “REALTOR®”. I understand that the duty to submit to arbitration continues in effect even after membership lapses or is terminated, provided the dispute arose while I was a REALTOR®. I agree to pay the fees and dues established by the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® as long as I am a member. I understand the current application fee is $300.00 and the initial dues are prorated accordingly. I understand that if a break in membership occurs, I must pay ALL applicable dues and application fees at the time of rejoining. In addition, I understand that a copy of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics will be provided to me at New Member Orientation and I agree to abide by them. I have read and agree to the conditions of membership. I understand a copy of the association bylaws and policies are available online at www.outerbanksrealtors.com and require me to pay my initial dues and to attend orientation within 60 days of submitting this application or this application will automatically be declared abandoned by the Association and my broker will incur a personal dues increase in accordance with the bylaws. 

ALL FEES AND DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 

By signing below, I consent that the REALTOR® Associations (local, state, national) and their subsidiaries, if any (e.g., MLS, Foundation) may contact me at the specified address, telephone numbers, fax numbers, email address or other means of communication available. This consent applies to changes in contact information that may be provided by me to the Association(s) in the future. This consent recognizes that certain state and federal laws may place limits on communications that I am waiving to receive all communications as part of my membership.

Note: Applicant acknowledges that the Association will maintain a membership file of information which may be shared with other Associations where applicant subsequently seeks membership. This file shall include previous applications for membership; all final findings of the Code of Ethics violations and violations of other membership duties within the past three (3) years; pending complaints alleging violations of the Code of Ethics or alleging violations of other membership duties; incomplete or pending disciplinary measure; pending arbitration requests; and information related to unpaid awards or financial obligations to the Association or its MLS

Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. Dues may be considered ordinary and necessary business deductions, except for $148.00 which is for lobbying expenses and, as provided in the 1994 Tax Act, is a non-deductible expense. 

*Transferees from active membership in another Association/Board, as well as Secondary Memberships, must  submit a letter of good standing from the Association’s/Board’s Chief Executive Officer/Finance Director, plus the appropriate prorated share of dues.  

The firm’s Designated REALTOR® is assessed annually for each salesperson employed by or affiliated with the firm who does not become a REALTOR®. Such salespersons have no membership standing, receive no membership benefits, and may not use the term REALTOR®. 

1. LEASE AGREEMENT

1. OBAR hereby Leases to SENTRILOCK CARD USER one SENTRILOCK CARD / SENTRIKEY APP. In addition, OBAR hereby grants to SENTRILOCK CARD USER (i) a non-exclusive right to use the computer system provided with, and necessary for, the operation of the SENTRILOCK KEYCARD and (ii) a sub-license to use the software which OBAR is granted to use pursuant to a license grant by Sentrilock, LLC, all of these items under this section 1(a) hereinafter jointly and severally referred to as “the Service.”
2. The Term of this Lease shall begin on the date of this Lease and continue indefinitely, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the Terms of this Lease.
3. This Lease is expressly subject to the terms of the Agreement between OBAR and Sentrilock, LLC which are deemed incorporated herein.

2. TITLE AND USE

The Service, including all its components, is and shall at all times remain the property of OBAR, except that the Software is and shall remain the property of SENTRILOCK, subject to a non-exclusive license granted to OBAR and non-exclusive sub-licenses allowed by SENTRILOCK to THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER.  THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER warrants and represents that he/she shall use the Service only for business or commercial purposes and only pursuant to the obligations, provisions and conditions of the OBAR Multiple Listing Service, hereinafter “MLS.”

3. PAYMENTS

1. During the Term of this Lease, THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER shall pay to OBAR the yearly Affiliate SENTRICARD lease Fee.
2. The amount of the yearly THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP lease fee is subject to adjustment as determined by the Board of Directors.

4. RISK OF LOSS; INSPECTION AND RETURN OF EQUIPMENT

1. THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER assumes all risk of loss, damage, or destruction to the SENTRILOCK CARD from the date of delivery until the date the SENTRILOCK CARD is returned to OBAR. SENTRILOCK CARD USER shall promptly notify OBAR if any such loss or damage occurs. No loss, damage or destruction to the SENTRILKOCK CARD or any component of the Service shall relieve SENTRILOCK CARD USER of any obligation under this Lease.
2.   OBAR or its agents or representatives shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to the SENTRILOCK CARD USER, to inspect the SENTRILOCK CARD at the office of the SENTRILOCK CARD USER or wherever the SENTRILOCK CARD may be located.
3.   Upon Termination of the Lease, the SENTRILOCK CARD USER at his/her expense, shall immediately return to OBAR, the SENTRILOCK CARD.

5.  ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE BY SENTRILOCK CARD USERS

1. SENTRILOCK CARD USER shall not assign this Lease or sublease the Service.
2. SENTRILOCK CARD USER shall not mortgage or otherwise encumber the Service or any part thereof, or permit any lien to attach or exist on any Equipment or other part of the Service.

6. TRANSFER OF SERVICE

SENTRILOCK CARD USER, when transferring their employment or independent contractor status from one MLS Participant, as defined in Bylaws of the OBAR, to another, may retain all SENTRILOCK Cards and Smart Card issued by OBAR, pursuant to the terms of this Lease.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SENTRILOCK CARD USER SENTRIKEY APP USER

1.   THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER (a) either (i) holds a valid real estate broker license, or is an independent contractor affiliated with a Broker and holds a valid real estate agent license, (b) is a member in good standing in OBAR; and (c) is not in default under this Lease.
2. THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER has the authority and legal right to enter into and perform this Lease, and this Lease has been duly executed and delivered by the THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of SENTRILOCK CARD HOLDER, enforceable against THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER in accordance with the Terms of this lease.

8. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES

OBAR reserves the right to recall SENTRILOCK CARDs for, among other reasons, SENTRILOCK CARDs deemed excess (e.g. SENTRILOCK CARD HOLDER has more SENTRILOCK CARDs than one (1) for each improved property which is under a written listing agreement where the SENTRILOCK CARD USER is the listing agent.  Failure to return boxes, if requested by OBAR, within the time frame specified may result in a fine or other action as specified under MLS Rules and Regulations.

9. ARBITRATION; LITIGATION

Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Lease shall be determined and decided by arbitration. SENTRILOCK CARD USER hereby consents to arbitration in accordance with the arbitrations rules of the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual published by the National Association of REALTORS^®.

10. TERMINATION OF THE SERVICE

This Service is included as a portion of MLS membership.  This Service shall be deemed terminated when membership in MLS is terminated by the Participant (Broker-In-Charge).  Upon termination of this Lease for any reason, the SENTRILOCK CARD USER shall immediately return all portions of the system in SENTRILOCK CARD USER’S possession to OBAR.

11. AUTHORIZATION

THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER hereby certifies that should THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER also have a lease for a SENTRILOCK BOX, then THIS SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER shall not install a SENTRILOCK BOX on any real property unless SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP  shall obtain written authorization from the property owner pursuant to Paragraph 10, “Seller Authorizes and Directs Agent,” Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement (Standard Form 101), or any subsequent similar paragraph in a Standard Form Listing Agreement.

12. PARTIES

This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall enure to benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and assigns.  As used herein, words in the singular include the plural and the masculine includes the feminine and neuter genders, as appropriate.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This contract contains the entire Agreement of the parties and there are no representations, inducements or other provisions other than those expressed in writing.  OBAR shall provide the Service without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, warranty of title, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose or use.  All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in writing and signed by all parties

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, OBAR and SENTRILOCK KEYCARD / SENTRIKEY APP USER have caused this Lease to be duly executed as of the date of form submittal.