Membership Renewal

The REALTOR® membership is designed as a joint three-part membership between the national, state, and local boards. Each level of the association provides you with different membership benefits. Get the most out of your dues investment by taking advantage of your REALTOR® benefits.

REALTOR® Membership Renewal Deadline Update

In accordance with the Bylaws change, adopted by membership on June 13, 2022, the deadline for your annual REALTOR® membership renewal has changed to December 1st. If not paid by December 1st, a late fee of $50 will be assessed on December 2nd. 

Memberships will be inactivated for nonpayment on January 1st, and a reinstatement fee of $125 will be applied.

Dues Renewal Infographic

Membership Renewal FAQs

Why did the deadline change?

The billing deadline changed in 2022 to allow the association to know where our incoming dues stand by the end of the year so we may budget and plan accordingly.  Previously the association did not have a true sense of membership or dues income until March 1.  This was not an advantageous position to be effective stewards of the association’s assets.

Why can’t I just pay the local dues? Why do I also have to pay state and national dues?

The REALTOR® membership is designed as a joint three-part membership between the national, state, and local boards. Each level of the association provides you with different membership benefits. Get the most out of your dues investment by taking advantage of your REALTOR® benefits.

How am I billed?

Members are invoiced via email. It’s important that you keep your email address up-to-date with RAPV so that you can receive your invoice, as well as other important communications. If you are not seeing your invoice but are expecting one, please call us at 413-785-1328.

Why is an RPAC investment included in my bill?

It is a requirement from the National Association of REALTORS® that all local boards request a Voluntary RPAC Contribution to each REALTOR® member in their yearly dues billing. It is voluntary, so you can remove it before processing your payment if you choose not to contribute.

To edit the amounts for RPAC and the REALTORS® Community Foundation, simply click “EDIT” on the Order Summary page before clicking “Pay Now.”

What happens if I don’t pay my dues before the deadline?

If you don’t pay before the deadline, a late fee is applied to your account, but your membership remains active. If your dues still haven’t been paid before IR and NAR’s final due date (which will vary by year) your membership will be inactivated and you will lose member benefits like access to forms. At this point, the balance due becomes the broker’s responsibility. The broker has two options, 1) Pay the members’ dues for them or 2) Inactivate the member’s license with their office until member can pay the balance due. If payment is not made, the broker’s membership can be suspended and the entire office will lose access to membership benefits.