FAQs About Joing A BRN Chapter

1. Can anyone join a chapter?

• BRN accepts one person per professional specialty.
• If your specialty is already represented, you may be referred to another chapter or allowed to open a new one.
• Commercial real estate professionals are eligible to join this chapter.
• Check which chapters have openings for your profession 

2. How do you verify new members' reputability?

• Applicants provide references.
• The membership committee checks references.
• Word of mouth is essential; members must have spoken to someone or received an invitation.
• Everyone needs a sponsor or is assigned one, followed by an interview.

3. What happens if a member mishandles a referral?

• BRN has an ethics committee.
• Members must report unsatisfactory referrals to the membership committee for investigation.

4. Which occupations benefit most from networking?

• It's about the individual, not the occupation.
• Anyone focused, with a dream and willingness to make sacrifices, is welcome.

5. Are members expected to bring visitors?

• Encouraged for open occupations.
• Visitors are prescreened and potential candidates.
• Meetings are mostly closed, except for potential members.

6. Do ethical rules prevent certain professions from participating in BRN?

• BRN respects ethical concerns but emphasizes education on marketing and business growth.
• Professional ethics supersede BRN rules if they conflict.

7. Must specialists be experts in all aspects of their profession?

• BRN understands specialization.
• Professionals should not participate outside their expertise.

8. Is BRN suitable for professions that can't directly solicit business?

• BRN aims to improve business through effective networking.
• Expertise and comfort level matter.

 Contact the BRN Midlands Office for more information:

Email:  business@zimyellow.com

 Or call:     (0542) 526647.