Exam Prep
Reference and Study Aids
Reference materials are available to help you prepare for the written examination. The Answer Book - The Source for REALTOR®Association Management Leaders is the primary reference. Other references include:
References Available Online Only
- Constitution and Bylaws of the National Association of REALTORS® (free online)
- Membership Marks Manual for Members and Member Boards (free online)
- Membership Policy and Procedures Overview (free online)
- NAR Model Bylaws for Local Member Boards with REALTOR®/REALTOR-Associate® Membership (free online)NAR Model Bylaws for Local Member Boards with REALTOR®/REALTOR-Associate® Membership (free online)
- NAR Model Bylaws for Local Boards with All-REALTOR® Membership (free online)
- http://www.realtor.org/diversity
- http://naractioncenter.com
References Available Online and/or Hardcopy - Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual (free online;#166-876/$15)
- Handbook on Multiple Listing Policy (free online;#166-807/$12)
- Fair Housing Handbook (#166-1084/ $24.95)
- REALTOR® Association Executive magazine (on-line and print copy)
Additonal study tools include: - REALTOR® Association Management Self-Study Course (online course; FREE)
- Advanced REALTOR® Association Management Self-Study Course (online couse;#E138-68/$125)
- Advanced Professional Standards Self-Study Course (online course;#E138-68/$75)
The answers to examination questions can be found in the references identified above. All of the references are from the National Association and are likely on the shelves of your association office. If not, they will make excellent additions to your library. To order any of these references go to www.REALTOR.org/store or call NAR's Information Central at 1-800-874-6500.
The Answer Book -The Source for REALTOR® Association Management Leaders
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The Answer Book: The Source for REALTOR® Association Management Leaders
This must have reference for every REALTOR® association office www.REALTOR.org/AnswerBook. The Answer Book is a comprehensive compilation of REALTOR® association management information and that serve as a valuable resource for association executives and volunteer leadership. It is the primary reference for the RCE designation exam and the REALTOR® Association Management Self-Study Course.
Sample QuestionMultiple-choice questions will test your knowledge of association management facts and your ability to apply this knowledge to everyday work situations. The following is an example of the type of question to expect.
Multiple-Choice Question: What is one reason why an MLS should be board-owned?
A. If a member’s cooperative transactions are through a board MLS, the board cannot assure compliance.
B. REALTORS® will be able to cooperate with other REALTORS® by extending to them a blanket unilateral offer of
compensation.
C. MLS service can be established more quickly and more expensively.
D. If the MLS is subject to the control of the board, REALTORS® are not bound to the Code of Ethics.
E. None of the above
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