I hereby apply for participation in the above named Multiple Listing Service.  In the event my application is approved, I agree as a condition of participation to complete the indoctrination course of the above named MLS, if any, and otherwise on my own initiative to thoroughly familiarize myself with the MLS Rules and Regulations, including the duty to arbitrate business disputes pursuant to the arbitration procedures of the HINESVILLE AREA BOARD OF REALTORS®.  I agree to complete satisfactorily a reasonable and nondiscriminatory written examination covering such Rules and Regulations, if applicable, and duty to arbitrate, and further agree that my act of paying MLS fees and charges shall evidence my initial and continuing commitment to abide by the aforementioned Rules and Regulations, and duty to arbitrate, all as from time to time amended.  I consent and authorize the Board, throughout its Membership Committee and Board of directors, to invite and receive information and comment about me from any member or other person, and I agree that any information and comment furnished to the Board by any member of other person in response to any such invitation shall be conclusively deemed to be privileged and not form the basis of any action by me for slander, libel, or defamation of character.

Finally, I agree that, if accepted for participation in the MLS, I shall pay the fees and dues as from time to time established, including any non-member fee differential, and I further acknowledge and agree that I am responsible for compliance with the MLS Rules and Regulations for all persons affiliated with my firm who utilize the service.

NOTE:  Applicant acknowledges that if accepted as a Participant and he/she subsequently resigns or is expelled from participation in the MLS with an arbitration request pending, renewal of participation may be conditioned upon applicant’s verification that he/she will submit to the pending arbitration proceeding and will abide by the decision of the Hearing Panel; or if applicant resigns or is expelled from participation without having complied with an award in arbitration, renewal of participation may be conditioned upon his/her payment of the award, plus any costs that have previously been established as due and payable in relation thereto, provided that the award and such costs have not, in the interim, been otherwise satisfied.

I hereby submit the following information for your consideration: