A REALTOR® Member who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or both, for a cumulative period of forty (40) years, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.

Please note: Applications can ONLY be submitted by the local association on behalf of the member requesting Emeritus status.

 

Eligibility

The REALTOR® Emeritus status eligibility requirements are:

  • Forty (40) years of REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® (or both) membership.
  • Proof of one (1) year of service* at the National Association level.

* "Service" is defined as serving as an NAR officer, director, committee member, Federal Political Coordinator, Global Ambassador, or Global Coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement.

 

Application & Deadlines

The application process typically takes place twice a year, with the application portal opening separately on January 15th and June 15th. However, the deadline to submit for Emeritus status changes every year. For more information about the timelines and deadlines, be sure to check NAR's Emeritus FAQs for more details.

 

Additional Information

Upon approval of an application for REALTOR® Emeritus status by the Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORS®, no further payment of dues to the National Association is necessary by the member association of which the REALTOR® Emeritus is a member. Please note that the dues waiver does not take effect until the dues year immediately following the Board of Directors' approval. In addition, REALTOR® Emeritus Members are exempt from the Code of Ethics Training requirement.

A completed application is necessary to begin the approval process for REALTOR® Emeritus status, which must be completed by the candidate's local association. Documentation substantiating the candidate’s forty (40) years of membership and one (1) year of service at the National Association level must be attached to the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

SMAR Emeritus Members

  • Carl Baldus, Baldus Real Estate, Inc. La Plata, MD, approved for Emeritus status November 2011.

  • Bonnie Baldus Grier, Baldus Real Estate Inc. La Plata, MD, approved for Emeritus status November 2017.

  • Jan Barnes, Century 21 New Millennium, Inc. California, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2017.

  • Sandy Curtis, Residential Plus Real Estate Services, White Plains, MD, approved for Emeritus status November 2018.

  • Betty Drury, B & B Realty Mechanicsville, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2012.

  • William J. Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Realty Charlotte Hall, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2019.

  • Bertha "Lorrie" Garner, RE/MAX 100, White Plains, MD, approved for Emeritus status November 2019. 

  • Roy Hart, Jr., Century 21 New Millennium California, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2019.

  • Francis L. Jenkins, F.L. Jenkins, Realty Waldorf, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2012.

  • Ronald "Ron" Leonard,  Leonard Realty, Inc. California, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2012.

  • Glenda Lytle, Century 21 New Millennium California, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2019.

  • Fred Pumphrey, RE/MAX 100 White Plains, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2015.

  • C. Michele Rockhill, Long & Foster Real Estate Prince Frederick, MD, approved for Emeritus status May 2017.

  • Joseph B Waters, J B Waters & Associates Prince Frederick, MD, approved for Emeritus status November 2011.

National Association of Realtors® Emeritus Inductees - Glenda Lytle And Roy Hart

HUGHESVILLE, Md. (July 3, 2019) -- The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors® (SMAR) would like to recognize the 2019 National Association of Realtors® Emeritus Inductees, Glenda Lytle and Roy Hart, for 40+ years of service as a REALTOR®.

Prior to real estate Glenda was a homemaker and Navy wife. She obtained her first job in real estate as a Secretary for Ron Leonard of Leonard Realty in 1977. She later became licensed herself in 1978. Glenda was REALTOR® Associate of the Year in the 1990’s, served as a St. Mary’s County Director on the Board of Directors and volunteered on the forms and legislative committees during her time with SMAR. Glenda has served her community in many ways during her years as a REALTOR®. She volunteered for 9 years with the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity, 4 years volunteering with the St. Mary’s Mental Health Authority and provided services through her church with the Community Outreach Ministry.

When asked, “What do you see as the biggest change in the real estate industry since you began”, her response was, “Contracts going from 4 pages to 48 pages. I remember when we used type on carbon paper”.

Roy served on the National Guard in High School and 10 days after his last tour her went into the Navy. While serving in the Navy Roy resided overseas in Italy. He then moved here to Lexington Park in the 1960’s. Roy retired from Naval Air Station Patuxent River in February 1975. Roy did not spend much time after retirement wondering what he would do next, as he got into the real estate industry that same month in 1975. While working in the real estate industry Roy obtained his degree in real estate and was also licensed as an Appraiser for 25 years. During his time as a REALTOR® with SMAR Roy worked on the committee that developed the first MLS for St. Mary’s County in the 1970’s.  In addition to this accomplishment Roy was also awarded annual production awards on various occasions. Along with his service in the military Roy was a member of the Rotary Club for 5-6 years.

Pictured: Chris Hill (2020 President), Tanya Redding (2021 President), Glenda Lytle, Roy Hart, Jr. and Gregg Kantak (2022 President)

When asked, “What do you see as the biggest change in the real estate industry since you began”, his response was, “All the new programs. It makes it hard to keep up with technology”.

As fate would have it, Glenda and Roy have been lifelong friends and cohorts and established Hart and Lytle in 1983. During their partnership they collaborated to provide property management as well as work for Veterans Affairs in the late 1980’s/ early 1990’s. Their organization prospered for 15 years.  

On behalf of the Board of Directors and SMAR membership we would like to say thank you for your dedication and service to the real estate industry. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.