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- About
- Mission Statement
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MEMBERSHIP
- Join SDAR
- Forms & Contracts
- Partner With Us
- REALTOR® Plus
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- San Diego MLS
- Caravans
- Rules & Regulations
- Paragon Training Videos
- Schedule a Training
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- Catalog
- Calendar
- Renew Your License
- Get Your Broker's License
- Get Your Real Estate License
- New REALTOR® Necessities
- NAR Ethics Requirement
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Speakers Bureau
- Scholarship Program
- Webinars
BENEFITS
- Member Benefits
- Affiliate Services
- CAR Benefits
- NAR Benefits
- Local Statistics
- REALTOR® Store
- Risk Management
- Government Affairs
NEWS AND EVENTS
- News
- Realty Times
- Press Releases
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Transaction Forms
Risk Management Specialist
Blog Updates
Insurance
Events Calendar
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Circle of Excellence
Expo
New Laws
Informative Seminars
Commercial
International
Young Professionals - YPN
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Risk Management Specialist

RMS Application

Risk Management Specialist ™

The Risk Management Specialist™ (RMS) program is a cutting-edge designation, designed to help REALTORS® understand and interpret contracts and the laws that govern them. The courses are taught by legal experts who are actively working in the community.

In today's world managing risk has become a necessity, not an option.

Membership in the RMS Program includes many benefits, such as a 10% discount on selected SDAR classes and seminars, as well as on the purchase of transaction forms for RMS in paper format from SDAR's REALTOR® Stores. Some courses are Department of Real Estate-approved and are eligible towards your California real estate license renewal.

How to Earn the RMS Designation

Must complete ALL 5 Core Classes
Must complete 1 Contract Class
Must complete 2 Elective Classes
All courses MUST be live through SDAR
Courses completed with the last calendar year (from application date) will be accepted*
A member in good standing of NAR
A member must be a REALTOR®
Complete all courses within 1 year of application
RMS Members must have a minimum of two years as an agent; time can be accumulated through this one-year program.
RMS members must have a minimum of 4 transactions before graduating. (Transactions to be verified by Broker of Record.)

* With proof of completion

Core Classes

Classes	CE	Hours
Ethics	4ET	4
Risk Management	3RM	3
Fair Housing	3FH	3
Management & Supervision	3MS	3
C.A.R.'s Guide to the RPA	4CP	3

Contracts Classes

Classes	CE	Hours
Understanding the RPA-CA / Listing & Buying	19CE (6CP & 13CS)	19
Contract Essentials	8CP	8

Elective Classes*

Classes	CE	Hours
Short Sales & Foreclosures	8CP	8
Know Your Disclosures	6CP	6
Rules of Marketing and Advertising	None	2
C.A.R.'s All About Disclosures	None	3

Application Process – Download Application (PDF)

1. Submit application with initial one time non-refundable application fee of $49
2. Complete all education requirements
3. Annual Dues waived the first year
4. $99 Annual Dues – prorated monthly

RMS Recertification Requirements (Yearly)

Must complete Ethics
Must complete Annual Forms Updates Class

Benefits of RMS Program Membership

Risk Management Alerts, which updates you on legal issues, hot legal topics and legislative and regulatory changes
Name published in Membership Directory
Name published on SDAR's web site
10% discount on selected SDAR education classes and seminars
10% discount on SDAR's Risk Management Forms (paper format only; does not include zipForm®)
10% discount on monthly selected risk management products.
Contact our exclusive partner Landy Insurance to answer any of your E&O questions
Discount on E&O insurance coverage through CRES Insurance Services
Free attendance to all regular REALTOR®/Attorney Seminars ($100 value per year)

Download RMS Checklist (PDF)

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