2021 REALTOR® membership renewal invoices will be available September 2020. View and pay your invoice online or call 208-376-0363 to pay by phone.
Pay your invoice before Monday, November 30, 2020 to avoid a $200 late fee. We’ve changed the deadline based on member feedback; you can read more about that change here. (Please note, your membership renewal is not set up as an auto debit as it might be for IMLS.)
Your REALTOR® membership includes a variety of savings and benefits that quickly give you a return on your investment. From reduced IMLS fees, discounted rider signs, free CORE classes, a free tech helpline, savings on a car (seriously!), we work hard to provide you with a tremendous value, especially compared to what non-members would pay for the same services. You can learn more about the many member benefits available to you on our Member Benefits page, but we’ve highlighted a few that we hope you’ll take advantage of in 2021…
ADVOCATE. BRR advocates for policies favorable to the real estate profession and private property rights, so you can continue to grow your business and serve your clients. Advocacy as a unique member benefit that, to be honest, is nearly impossible to but a monetary value on. But without these efforts, we can say with certainty that it would be more expensive to buy, sell, and own a home, not to mention, run your real estate business. Visit boirealtors.com/advocate to learn more.
EDUCATE. Our fully accredited real estate school offers CE classes at a discounted rate for members, in person and online. In fact, you can take two CORE courses per licensing cycle with us for no cost — a $50 value! Or take advantage of a 10% discount on classes through Boise State University’s Center for Professional Development. Also, watch our emails and social media pages for savings on online CE classes through The CE Shop, sometimes up to 40% off! Visit boirealtors.com/educate to learn more.
Another way BRR provides you with business intelligence is through our market reports, focused on Ada, Gem, and Elmore counties. Through monthly snapshots, analysis, data sheets, and press releases, we invest a lot of time and resources to make sure you have the information needed to help explain trends or to support your comps and pricing recommendations. This is another benefit that’s hard to quantify, but let’s just say if you were to purchase this level of reporting and analysis from a vendor, it would cost at least $25,000 per year. (Crazy, right?) As a BRR member, it’s yours for free – plus exclusive access to Canyon County information, too.
CONNECT. Although COVID-19 has changed how we connect recently, BRR members have the opportunity to come together through networking events, meetings, service projects, and committees, as well through our social media channels and targeted email newsletters. Most of our events are free or offered at a reduced rate for members, with non-members paying at least $25 or more to attend the same programs. Through the REALTORS® Community Foundation, you can get up to $100 in matching gifts for donations you make to a local, charitable organization (while funds are available; see website for details).
Those are just a few of the benefits, savings, and freebies we hope you’ll take advantage of in the coming year, and you can learn more about the many member benefits available to you on our Member Benefits page, or you are always welcome to reach out and we’ll help connect you with any of them. We appreciate your membership and wish you a successful year in 2021!
For reference, here’s a breakdown of your 2021 membership renewal invoice:
- Boise Regional REALTORS® — $205
- Idaho REALTORS® — $180
- National Association of REALTORS® — $185
- REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Suggested/Voluntary Investment* — $30 for REALTORS® and Appraisers; $99 for Designated REALTORS®/Brokers
- REALTORS® Community Foundation Suggested/Voluntary Donation* — $5
*To edit the amounts for RPAC and the REALTORS® Community Foundation, simply click “EDIT” on the Order Summary page before clicking “Pay Now.”
RPAC INVESTMENT – Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and may be declined without reprisal by the Association. Your investment in RPAC gives the industry a voice with your elected officials and important legislative actions that can significantly impact your business and clients. To learn more, please visit boirealtors.com/what-is-rpac or contact Cameron Kinzer at 208-947-7237 or cameron@boirealtors.com.
FOUNDATION DONATION – Your voluntary donation to the REALTORS® Community 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. Donations are voluntary and may be declined without reprisal by the Association. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit boirealtors.com/connect/foundation.
RULES FOR DEDUCTIBILITY
- RPAC voluntary contributions are not deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.
2. Donations made to the REALTORS® Community Foundation are tax-deductible since the Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. - Compliance with the Tax Reform Act of 1993 requires that a portion of renewal attributable to lobbying and political activities at the state and federal levels of government be considered non-deductible for income tax purposes. Local membership dues, such as those paid to Boise Regional REALTORS®, are deductible.
- The non-deductible portion of 2021 National Association of REALTORS® membership dues is $57 due to NAR lobbying efforts. The $35 Consumer Advertising special assessment and $93 of the NAR membership dues are deductible.
- The non-deductible portion of 2021 Idaho REALTORS® membership dues is $28.00. The $10 Legal Review Fee is non-deductible. Please note that $142.00 of the Idaho REALTORS® membership dues qualifies as fully deductible.
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.
