2019 REALTOR® Membership Renewal Dues

Pay your 2019 dues online (REALTORS® can login with their IMLS Paragon credentials) or call 208-376-0363 to pay by phone or with questions.

Membership dues for 2019 were made available on member accounts on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Avoid the $100 late fee by paying your dues prior to the Monday, December 31, 2018 deadline. And don’t forget… your annual REALTOR® dues are not set up as an auto-debit like your quarterly IMLS fees.

Your invoice is comprised of the following membership dues, investments, and contributions:

• Boise Regional REALTORS® Dues — $200
• Idaho REALTORS® Dues — $180
• National Association of REALTORS® Dues — $185
• REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Suggested/Voluntary Investment* — $30 for REALTORS® and Appraisers; $99 for Designated REALTORS®/Brokers
• [expand title =”Learn more about Investing in RPAC”]Your voluntary investment in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is designated for political purposes to support or oppose candidates and issues that affect the housing industry. From city hall to the state house to the U.S. Capitol, our elected officials are making decisions that have a huge impact on the bottom line of REALTORS® and their customers. RPAC speaks with one voice to build strong communities, promote a vibrant business environment, and protect the real estate industry. From defending mortgage interest deductibility to stopping a transfer tax on every real estate transaction, RPAC is there for you. All RPAC Investments made via dues billing are earmarked for 2018 fundraising goals. Questions about RPAC? Contact BRR Director of Government Affairs Soren Dorius. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed.[/expand]
• boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/ Suggested/Voluntary Donation* — $5
  • [expand title=”Learn more about the BRR Foundation”] Your voluntary donation to the boirealtors.com/connect/foundation/ helps us achieve our mission to improve the quality of life in the Boise region through housing-related projects and grants, demonstrating the many ways REALTORS® and industry professionals give back to the community. Since its inception in 1995, the BRR Foundation has provided over $1.7 million in grants to qualifying non-profit organizations throughout Ada and Gem counties. Questions about the foundation? Learn more at boirealtors.com/realtor-foundation. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and Boise Regional REALTORS® will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. [/expand]

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

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100% of donations made to the REALTORS® Community Foundation are tax-deductible since the foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. RPAC voluntary contributions are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Provisions of the Federal Tax Act regarding lobbying expenses limit the extent to which National, state, and local dues are deductible.  For 2019, with dues at $185 per member, NAR computes 38% or $57 to be nondeductible for income tax purposes due to NAR lobbying efforts. Please note the entire $35 Public Awareness Campaign special assessment (which is included in the $185sum) qualifies as fully deductible. For 2019, with dues at $180 per member, Idaho REALTORS® computes $27.79 to be nondeductible for income tax purposes due to Idaho REALTORS® lobbying efforts. Please note the entire $10 Legal Review Fee and $142.21 of the Idaho REALTORS® dues qualifies as fully deductible. For 2019, with dues at $200 per member, the full $200 for Boise Regional REALTORS® dues qualifies as fully deductible, since none of it is used for lobbying efforts.

NOTE: Boise Regional REALTORS® and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. This has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, or financial advisors about your specific situation. [/expand]

 

[expand title=”Why are NAR dues up $30?“] The NAR 2019 dues increase is $30, which includes $17 dedicated to REALTOR® Party programming and $13 for operating programming, for a total per member amount of $150 a year. Together with the $35 special assessment for the consumer advertising campaign, annual membership fees for 2019 total $185. There has not been an increase in dues, special assessment or REALTOR® Party funding since 2011.

In May 2018, NAR’s Board of Directors passed the 2019 budget with $35 million in new programming known as the S.M.A.R.T. Budget Initiative, for Strategic Measures Advancing REALTORS® to Tomorrow. The dues increase will allow members to take advantage of the following new initiatives:

• $20 million for REALTOR® Party Programming
• $2 million for new Commitment to Excellence Program, Financial Wellness Program and Strategic Business,
• Innovation and Technology initiatives
• $6 million for NAR occupancy costs for 10-year, $45 million Chicago building renovation
• $7.5 million for zipForm® Plus Forms & Transaction Management Platform

For more information about the dues increase and SMART Budget Initiative, review the Frequently Asked Questions, Budget Information Sheet, the How NAR Membership Dues Help REALTORS® Succeed infographic, or visit nar.realtor/smartbudget.

You can also call NAR Member Support at 800-874-6500, email them at ContactNAR@realtors.org, or chat online with a Member Support Specialist at nar.realtor/help. [/expand]

 

[expand title = “How does REALTOR® membership benefit my business?“] We get it… paying membership dues isn’t quite as fun as buying a new gadget, shoes, or purse. However, we want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth by taking advantage of all of your member benefits. We’ve highlighted a few member favorites from Boise Regional REALTORS®, Idaho REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS® below. If you’re looking for a comprehensive list, check out BRR’s member benefits brochure, or the REALTOR Benefits® Program Catalog for member discounts and special offers.

1. Two Idaho Commission CORE courses at BRR per licensing cycle for free ($50 value each) and free lunch at our monthly Lunch & Learn classes. View our Upcoming Classes page for dates and details.
2. Free social media content from the National Association of REALTORS® “Get REALTOR®” initiative, com’s shareable content portal, Idaho REALTORS® “Empower the R” campaign, and, through Boise Regional REALTORS® Facebook, Twitter, and Content Corner. Share, repost, and repurpose anything you’d like from these sources!
3. Free market reports, graphics, and analyses about real estate activity in Ada, Canyon, and Gem counties updated monthly for you to use in your research, presentations, and communications. If you’re looking for national stats, NAR provides research reports, residential housing statistics, and commercial research.
4. Free quarterly 59 Minute Meetings, a Mid-Year Housing Summit, and Annual Membership Meeting featuring local experts and national speakers, providing insights on the housing market, economy, and legislative issues.
5. Discounts and exclusive offers on products and services from Sprint, Jeep, FedEx, Dell, and much more, through NAR’s REALTOR® Benefits Program, and competitive prices on open house and rider signs in BRR’s REALTOR® Store.

We know how busy you are each day, and how you don’t always have time to research what’s going on at the association — or to look beyond the great tools you get through Intermountain MLS. So again, we encourage you to incorporate the benefits noted above, and others, into your business plan and practices to get the most out of your membership and dues investment![/expand]

 

For answers to other FAQs regarding dues, please visit our Dues Billing FAQs page, contact us with any specific questions, or visit boirealtors.com anytime for resources, news, and upcoming events.