Become a PPAR Member
How to Become a REALTOR® – Join PPAR Colorado Springs
Starting a real estate career in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region? PPAR membership is your first and most important step. As the area’s leading REALTOR® association since 1902, PPAR gives you the professional foundation, the local network, and the tools you need to build a career that lasts — whether you are brand new to real estate or a licensed agent ready to take the next step.
PPAR Membership – Join Today
Joining PPAR means joining a community of over 3,800 active real estate professionals who are deeply rooted in the Pikes Peak Region. From El Paso County to Teller County, PPAR members have access to the resources, relationships, and advocacy support that define a successful real estate career. Membership is open to licensed real estate agents who meet the requirements set by PPAR and the National Association of REALTORS®.
To become a PPAR member, you must hold an active Colorado real estate license and agree to abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics — the professional standard that sets REALTORS® apart from unlicensed agents. New members complete an orientation process and maintain their membership through annual dues. Our Member Services team is happy to walk you through every step of the application process.
PPAR membership opens the door to an exceptional range of professional benefits — from MLS access and market data to continuing education, compliance training, networking events, member-only tools, and advocacy support at the local, state, and national level. When you join PPAR, you are not just joining an association — you are joining the professional backbone of real estate across the Pikes Peak Region.
How Can I Become a REALTOR® in the Pikes Peak Region?
If you are already a licensed real estate agent in Colorado, the path to becoming a PPAR REALTOR® is straightforward. Complete your PPAR membership application, pay your dues, and complete the required Code of Ethics training. Get started now.
Many people use the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR®” interchangeably — but they are not the same thing, and for anyone buying, selling, or renting property in the Pikes Peak Region, that difference matters.
A real estate agent is anyone who holds a valid real estate license. A REALTOR® is a licensed agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and has voluntarily committed to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics — a set of professional standards that governs how they treat clients, other agents, and the public. The Code of Ethics sets a higher bar for fairness and integrity than any federal law requires, and it is the reason PPAR REALTORS® are trusted guides for buyers, sellers, and renters across Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region.
For agents, the distinction is equally important. REALTOR® membership through PPAR gives you professional credibility, access to the region’s most powerful real estate network, and the tools you need to serve your clients at the highest level.
