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Governance
StatutesThe full text approved by the General Assembly.Code of Ethics and ConductThe ten articles every member commits to.General AssemblyNotices, minutes and voting rules.CompetitionHow we cooperate without restricting competition.
Transparency
Report and AccountsAccounts, budget and transparency commitments.Public PositionsWhat we advocate with the regulator.
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Code of Ethics and Conduct
Ten binding articles and three levels of sanction — this is what separates an association from a club.
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The APMLS SealCriteria, process and the APMLS Seal.Misuse of the sealWhat it is, how to check it and how to report it.
Rules and framework
MLS Cooperation RegulationThe rules of sharing between members.Dispute ResolutionMediation and arbitration in four stages.Open a caseRequest mediation in a disagreement between members.Legislation and Legal FrameworkBrokerage law in plain language.
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Member BenefitsWhat a member actually gets.Dues and Fee ScheduleCompany and consultant dues, quarterly or annual.Professional designationsSix designations shown on the public profile.
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TrainingTraining paths and certification.Job BoardVacancies and how to start in brokerage.PartnershipsTraining, technology, insurance and legal.
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Founding Members Programme
Those who join the first round help write the rules — and are recorded as founders.
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DocumentationStatutes, ethics, regulations and standards, by access level.NewsAnnouncements and association updates.PressPress kit and media contacts.
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EventsMeetings, webinars and the annual congress.FAQAnswers to the most common questions.
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Association Documentation
Statutes, code of ethics, regulations and accreditation criteria — public, with each document's access level shown.
Caderneta predial, land registry certificate, use permit, housing technical data sheet, energy certificate and plans: what each document proves, where to get it, deadlines, costs and the errors that stall a deed.
Audience
New agents
Next sessions
Cohorts from October 2026
Cost
Included in the membership dues
Prerequisite
None
Modules
✓Caderneta predial and land registry certificate
✓Use permit and technical data sheet
✓Energy certificate and plans
✓Where to obtain each document, deadlines and costs
Assessment
Review of a complete document set, spotting the errors.
Certification
Entry Path certificate, required at first accreditation.
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Your enrolment is recorded and confirmed once the final calendar is set.
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