FOR EVERY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
·FOR EVERY BUSINESS MODEL
Four Paths. One Mainstreet.
Real estate is changing fast. Brokerages and agents need MLS access, market intelligence and professional infrastructure that fits the way they actually operate — today and next year.
Mainstreet built four intentional paths so every brokerage and agent can keep moving with confidence, continuity and local support.
MLS access gets you in. Market intelligence, professional support and the right network help you win.
We believe REALTOR® membership is the gold standard. But whichever structure your office chooses, Mainstreet stays in your corner — locally, professionally and practically.
The finest REALTOR® membership
Access to Mainstreet for everyone
Access to MRED for the whole office
Access to MRED's PLN
A New era of real estate
The Market Changed. So Did Your Options.
Settlements, new MLS rules shifting consumer expectations — your office is making decisions it didn’t ask for. Mainstreet’s job is to make sure your local foundation stays solid while you make them.
Some offices will lean further into the REALTOR® framework. Others will choose a different operating model. Mainstreet built four paths — one for every kind of real estate professional if you’re a REALTOR® or a licensed real estate professional anywhere in the United States — so no office loses its seat at the local table.
MLS is the gravity. It's not the whole story.
Mainstreet is the broader operating platform around it — onboarding, education, compliance support, market intelligence and the relationships that keep your office running.
The Mainstreet Difference.
• Professional Infrastructure. Onboarding, education, compliance support, responsive service and the day-to-day operational tools that keep your office running.
• Market Intelligence.
Emerging buyer-discovery tools, market analytics, private inventory visibility and data designed to help you compete more effectively.
• Professional Community.
Events, networking, leadership opportunities and the peer relationships that compound over time.
• Future-Focused Investment. Mainstreet is building the tools, intelligence and infrastructure that will define the next decade of real estate — here, locally, where you work.
Four Paths. Open to All.
One Mainstreet.
Choose Your Path
Four paths. Each one Intentional.
Choose the structure that fits how your office operates today — and where you expect it to be next year. Every path includes Mainstreet support, onboarding and the professional infrastructure that keeps real estate businesses running.
GOLD STANDARD
PATH ONE
Enhanced REALTOR® Membership
The full Mainstreet experience. Full MLS access, full REALTOR® brand, full advocacy, full business platform.
Built for brokerages, managing brokers and brokers, who want the strongest combination of advocacy, professionalism, education, forms, market intelligence and the power of the REALTOR® brand. We lead with this because we believe in it.
$1,265
Annually
INCLUDES:
- Group Health Insurance - Affordable Guaranteed-Issue
- Full MRED MLS access
- Access to MRED's Private Listing Network
- Illinois REALTORS® and NAR membership
- Full forms library and transaction resources
- Professional standards and ethics framework
- Advocacy at the local, state and national levels
- Mainstreet market intelligence and member benefits
- Access to emerging Mainstreet programs and data tools
- Networking, leadership and recognition opportunities
Best for: brokerages, managing brokers and brokers, who want the strongest combination of professionalism, influence, consumer trust and business support.
PATH TWO
Mainstreet CONNECT+ Subscription
A professional real estate option built for a changing industry.
Connect+ is a professional-grade Mainstreet subscription for brokerages operating outside the REALTOR® structure. Strong MLS access. Real business infrastructure. Education, operational continuity and local support — without NAR membership.
Connect+ so your office doesn’t have to choose between independence and professional infrastructure.
$900
Annually
INCLUDES:
- Group Health Insurance - Affordable Guaranteed-Issue
- Full MRED MLS access
- Access to MRED's Private Listing Network
- Mainstreet business tools and member services
- Full forms library and transaction resources
- Education and professional development
- Local support and onboarding
- Access to Mainstreet events and resources
- Emerging buyer-intelligence and market-network tools
CONNECT+ DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Local, state and national committee involvement
- REALTOR® designation rights
- NAR or Illinois REALTORS® membership
- REALTOR® advocacy representation
- Professional standards enforcement through NAR
- REALTOR® trademark usage
- Certain national REALTOR® benefits and protections
Best for: brokerages pursuing an independent operating model while still valuing strong local infrastructure, market access and professional support.
PATH THREE
MLS Only
Membership
Get the MLS access you need — without duplicate memberships.
MLS Only Membership is built for professionals who already belong to another REALTOR® association and simply need access to MRED and Mainstreet's MLS-connected services. Streamlined, efficient and focused on the tools required to operate across markets.
$540
Annually
INCLUDES:
- Group Health Insurance- Affordable Guaranteed-Issue
- Full MRED MLS access
- Full forms library
- Access to MRED's Private Listing Network access
- Core MLS tools and support
- Mainstreet onboarding and service resources
Best for: out-of-area brokerages, multi-market teams and agents already paying REALTOR® dues elsewhere. Don't pay twice.
PATH FOUR
Private Listing Network Subscription (PLN)
Market listings privately. Reach buyers intelligently.
The Mainstreet PLN gives agents access to MRED's Private Listing Network — allowing listings to be shared within the professional real estate community while limiting broader public exposure. PLN combines private marketing flexibility with targeted exposure to active agents and buyers.
$218
Annually
INCLUDES:
- Group Health Insurance - Affordable Guaranteed-Issue
- Access to MRED’s Private Listing Network
- Private and office-exclusive listing distribution
- Exposure to participating MRED subscribers
- Support for evolving seller privacy preferences
- Best for: brokerages, managing brokers and agents, serving clients who prefer controlled exposure, off-market strategies or selective marketing approaches.
Already a Mainstreet REALTOR®? Your membership is automatically enhanced — see what's new.
mls access is just the beginning
More than a directory. A business platform.
MLS access matters. So does what surrounds it. Mainstreet members & subscribers get local onboarding, professional support, education, advocacy, data and access to the emerging tools that will define the next decade of real estate — buyer intelligence, listing networks, market analytics and the peer network that holds it all together.
What We Believe
We believe in you. So you deserve the best.
Written down, in plain English so there’s no confusion later.
1
Real estate is a profession.
Not a side hustle. Not a script. The professionals who do it well deserve infrastructure that takes them — and their clients — seriously.
2
The REALTOR® brand is worth defending.
We lead with REALTOR® because we believe in it. A code of ethics, a public brand, a collective voice — those things matter. We say so openly and without apology.
3
Professionals deserve a choice.
Not every office will choose the same path forward. That's a business decision, not a loyalty test. Mainstreet remains your local home either way.
4
Sellers and buyers deserve a choice.
Public listings work for most clients. Some need privacy and selective exposure. Both deserve a professional path. We support both.
5
Local infrastructure is the real moat.
National conversations come and go. Your office still needs onboarding, education, support, events and a phone you can call. That's us.
6
The future is built locally.
Buyer intelligence, market data and the next generation of professional tools — we're building them where you work, with the people who actually serve the clients.
the shift is already here
We can't predict the future.
But we can help you operate inside it..
Settlements, structural change, new MLS policies, evolving consumer behavior — your office will keep facing decisions you didn't ask for. Mainstreet's job is to make sure the local layer of your business stays steady while you make them.
We still believe REALTOR® membership is the gold standard. But if the industry evolves differently for your office, Mainstreet remains committed to helping you succeed professionally.
"Our job is to protect and serve our members & subscribers first. Every other responsibility comes second."
John Gormley, CEO · May 26, 2026
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Let's talk.
Whether you’re interested in REALTOR® membership, a CONNECT+ subscription, MLS Only membership or a PLN subscription — the Mainstreet team will help you find the path that fits your business. No pressure. No judgment. Just clarity.
Reserve your spot — the conversation is free and our team will walk you through each option.
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The Real Questions
What everyone is asking right now.
I'm not a REALTOR® and I'm not planning to become one. Can I still join?
Yes, provided you are a licensed managing broker. Mainstreet Connect+ is designed exactly for that. It gives your office full MRED MLS access plus Mainstreet's local infrastructure — business tools, education, support and member services — without requiring NAR or Illinois REALTORS® membership. You stay connected locally even if your office operates outside the REALTOR® structure.
Do I have to leave my current local MLS or association to join Mainstreet?
No. If you already hold REALTOR® membership through another local association, our MLS Only Membership is built for you — full MRED MLS access without paying for duplicate association dues.
My managing broker hasn't decided which path the office is taking. What should I do?
Reserve your spot and tell us. A Mainstreet team member will walk through the four paths with you and your managing broker, and help you map the right setup for your office structure. No commitment required to talk.
Can REALTOR® members and Connect+ subscribers be in the same office?
Under the three-way agreement, REALTORS® and Connect+ subscribers can't share the same designated managing broker. If your office wants to offer both, you'll set up two offices under separate managing brokers — they can share the same physical address. A Mainstreet team member will walk you through it.
What does the Private Listing Network include?
The PLN subscription provides access to MRED's Private Listing Network — allowing your listings to be shared inside the professional community while limiting broader public exposure. Recent MRED policy changes allow PLN listings to display on virtual office websites (VOW) with seller approval.
Can I switch from a REALTOR® to a Connect+ (non-REALTOR®) Subscriber right now?
No. Your local, state and national dues for 2026 are paid in full. It is suggested that you wait until closer to 2027 to determine if you would like to switch from one option to another.
Can REALTORS® and Connect+ Subscribers be under the same Managing Broker?
No. It is up to the Managing Broker to determine if the office will remain a REALTOR® office or move to the Connect+ Subscriber office. This would occur closer to 2027.
An office could choose to offer both options. To offer both, the office would need two separate Managing Brokers — one of whom is a licensed real estate agent but not a REALTOR®.
In practice, this would function as two distinct offices sharing the same address, each with its own Managing Broker.
What happens if an arbitration or ethics complaint comes up between a REALTOR® and a Connect+ Subscriber?
Connect+ Subscribers will be required to follow both MRED and Mainstreet REALTORS® Codes of Conduct, which includes the requirement to arbitrate business disputes.
Mainstreet REALTORS® Code of Conduct is designed to supplement MRED’s Code of Conduct and mirrors similar principals found in the National Association of REALTORS’s Code of Ethics.
How will MainstreetRealtors.com signify whether an office is a REALTOR® office or a Connect+ Subscriber office?
Offices that are REALTOR® offices will display the REALTOR® "R" logo next to them.
Do Connect+ Subscribers have access to Mainstreet and Illinois REALTOR® forms?
Connect+ Subscribers have access to all Mainstreet forms. They do not have access to Illinois REALTOR® forms.
For the REALTORS® membership tier, in the description it says, “Existing members are being upgraded - at no additional dues - with new tools, new data new access and new recognition.” – what are these new tools, data and access that is being referred to? I reviewed the chart showing all the different things included with each tier but I cannot tell what is NEW in that REALTOR® tier as opposed to what was included in the 2026 dues.
The first benefit that is new is the option for Healthcare Insurance with affordable guaranteed-issue options. But we are set to have several more benefits coming in the very near future.
For that $1,265 annual cost – what is the breakdown of fees going towards each Mainstreet, IR and NAR? That is usually listed in the agents’ invoices at time of renewal. With such a large increase from the 2026 dues, where is the increase going towards?
The $1265 are the fees you currently pay as a REALTOR® member in total. There is no increase as of today, we just listed it this way to show overall cost per year. $540 is the total of the semi-annual Mainstreet Advantage fee (that covers MRED, Sentrilock, Forewarn and other benefits) and the remaining $725 covers the Local, State and National fees.
For the option that excludes Illinois REALTORS®, how are disclosures handled since we would be losing access to all Illinois REALTORS® forms? Will Mainstreet have their own versions of the forms?
Mainstreet has been working to create forms that can be used instead of the current Illinois REALTORS® forms. However, because our REALTOR® members already have access to the Illinois REALTORS® forms through the end of 2026 as part of their paid dues, we are not ready to release these options yet.
