Membership Dues Billing FAQ

2012 DUES BILLING Q&A

Q. How will I receive my dues invoice this year?
A. E-mail billing has been a tremendous success for the past five years.  You will be receiving your dues invoice via e-mail again this year on November 1, 2011.  You will NOT be mailed a paper copy.

Q. How do I make sure the Association has the correct e-mail address for me?
A. Please verify your personal roster information in tempo and update your e-mail address if needed.

Q. When are 2012 membership dues due?
A. December 31, 2011.

Q. Is there a late fee?
A. Yes.  Any dues received after January 31, 2012 will incur a $35 late penalty.

Q. How much are my REALTOR® dues and what is the “breakdown”?
A. The Raleigh Association local dues are $171; the NC State Association dues are $130; the National Association dues are $155.  Since this board collects all dues (local, state and national) your total amount is $456.

Q. Have dues increased?
A. Yes. The National Association dues have increased by $40.00. State Association dues remain the same.  The Raleigh Association dues remain the same for the 11th consecutive year.

Q. What is the most convenient way to pay?
A. Paying online with a credit card or TeleCheck is quick, easy and secure.  You can also print a receipt for your records.

Q. Are dues refundable if I decide to put my license on inactive status later in the year?
A. No.  According to the Bylaws dues are non-refundable.

Q. Are dues tax deductible as a business expense? 
A. Yes.  Annual dues are a deductible business expense except for 66.56.  This amount is dedicated to lobbying expenses (for NAR, NCAR and RRAR combined) and, as provided in the 1994 Tax Act, is a non-deductible expense.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF THE REQUIREMENT TO MEET ESTABLISHED PAYMENT DEADLINES.  INFORMATION ON DUES IS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RRAR.COM, IN THE REALTOR® REVIEW AND IN THE BI-WEEKLY RRAR E-NEWS.