Masters Circle FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the qualifications for membership?

You must be a member in good standing of the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® to be a member of the MC, and must have attained a minimum of two million ($2,000,000) in closed dollar volume or 20 transaction sides during the preceding year, with no more than five sides being lots sales.

What are the benefits of membership?

All Masters Circle events free to Masters Circle members, even the CE Credit events.
Entry into the members-only Masters Circle Facebook group
Access to the Masters Circle logo for your marketing material (business cards, flyers, etc.)
Access to logos specific to each membership category.
Inclusion in the online membership database featuring photo and contact information plus your list of specialties
Ability to promote listings or special clients through the no-cost E-mail and Mailing List Distribution Program — distribution lists now updated regularly!
Opportunity to participate in The Oregonian, Business Journal, Community Newspapers/Portland Tribune, and Portland Monthly advertisements at a special group rate
Free access to the Listing packet flyer for clients on the benefits of choosing a Masters Circle member
Opportunity to network with hundreds of Realtors® at quarterly events
Name recognition among the public and within your industry

Are there different designations?

Yes! There are five levels of membership.

Member: attained closed dollar volume of at least two million ($2,000,000) or 20 transaction sides during the preceding year.

Diamond: attained five million ($5,000,000) or more in closed dollar volume during the preceding year.

Platinum: attained twenty million ($20,000,000) or more in closed dollar volume during the immediate past four consecutive years total.

Diamond-Platinum: attained not less than five million ($5,000,000) or more in closed dollar volume during the preceding year and sold in excess of twenty million ($20,000,000) in closed dollar volume in the immediate past four consecutive years total.

Managing Principal Broker: must manage one or more Masters Circle members.

As a member benefit, you can request a set of logos specific for your membership level. To request your logos, e-mail masterscircle@pmar.org.

What is the deadline to join?

Applications open on December 1 and run through July; however, there are specific deadlines that apply to participate in the advertisement packages. Advertising deadlines are listed on the Masters Circle application here.

What is a Life Member?

Masters Circle Life Members shall be General Members who have maintained REALTOR® membership in a National Association of REALTORS® recognized Local and State Association for 25 continuous years, and have been a member in good standing of the Masters Circle (formerly the Million Dollar Club) for 15 continuous years

2024 Enrollment period will be October 24 – November 22

Is this the same as the Million Dollar Club?

Yes, with overwhelming support from the membership, The Million Dollar Club changed its name to The Masters Circle. The change was effective January 1, 2012.

Although the name has changed, the membership levels remain the same. Additionally, all Million Dollar Club Life Members will continue as Life Members under the Masters Circle.