2024 Membership Renewal FAQs
Renew your ACBR membership by January 1st!
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What is included in my Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® membership?
Annual membership includes access to 12 Hours of Free CE, Free Monthly Education Seminars, Fun & Charitable Events, ACBR Exchange Mail, Free ACBR Commercial Board Forms, REALTOR® Member Discounts, Insurance Products, GAR’s Free Legal Email Helpline, and GAR Contacts! Additional benefits and resources are available at: atlcbr.com/benefits.
What is the annual cost of membership?
Annual membership for primary REALTOR® members is $502. The amount retained locally by ACBR is $201, while $100 is remitted to GAR, and $201 is remitted to NAR.
Annual membership for primary Affiliate members is $502. The amount retained locally by ACBR is $402, while $100 is remitted to GAR. (Affiliate members do not have a membership with the National Association of REALTORS®.)
Did the renewal amount change?
Yes, the cost of annual membership has changed for 2024.
For REALTOR® type members the local (ACBR) portion has increased by $1 and the national (NAR) dues have increased by $6. In total, the annual membership renewal has increased by $7 for all primary REALTOR® members for 2024.
For all primary Affiliate type members the local (ACBR) portion has increased by $7 for 2024.
Is a Payment Plan available?
If you are a REALTOR® and your primary membership is held with the Atlanta Commercial Board, you will have a Payment Plan option when making your payment online. In addition to the renewal amount, an administration fee of $26 will be added if you choose to participate in the payment plan. Three installments will be applied to your credit card: first installment of $227 is paid on the day you enroll; the second installment drafts on January 1st for $201, and the third/final installment on February 1st will be $100 + voluntary RPAC investment. Members are encouraged to enroll/submit their first installment by December 1st in order to take full advantage of the payment schedule.
The payment plan option is only available online and payments will be processed automatically to the credit card number you provide. The payment plan is only available to renewing members, not new member applications, and you must submit your first installment online by December 31st in order to take advantage of this payment plan.
TERMS: By signing up for the payment plan online, I give authorization to the Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS® to charge my credit/debit card account for my annual membership renewal on the specified installment dates. I understand that all payments are non-refundable. I also understand that if my membership dues are not paid in full by February 1st, I will incur a $50 late fee and my membership benefits will be discontinued.
What if I miss the renewal deadline?
ACBR's payment plan option is no longer available on or after January 1st.
For members who have not renewed in full by February 1st, the renewal amount will increase by $25.
For members who have not renewed in full by March 1st, the renewal amount will increase by another $25 and your membership benefits will be discontinued.
For members participating in a Payment Plan, the renewal amount will not increase if paid in full by February 1st. After February 1st, a $50 increase will be applied and your membership benefits will be discontinued.
What is an RPAC Investment?
RPAC is your best investment in real estate! The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the nation’s largest, most successful, and most bipartisan political action committee. Your voluntary investment is used to improve your bottom line in several ways: Through issues mobilization, political advocacy, and by directly supporting candidates at the local, state, and federal levels of government who champion the ideals and principles of REALTORS®. To learn more about the REALTOR® Political Action Committee and its initiatives, please visit atlcbr.com/rpac - OR - realtorparty.realtor.
Is an RPAC Investment included in my renewal?
A fair share RPAC Investment is included on each member’s renewal to help us reach our annual REALTOR® Party fundraising goals, but your participation is voluntary. If renewing online, after you select ‘pay dues’ and before you enter your credit card information, you will see a Blue Edit Link next to the RPAC investment on the order summary. If you click on the edit link you’ll be taken to a page that will allow you to adjust your investment to any amount you’d feel comfortable contributing or opt out from investing at this time.
How may I obtain my Username or Password?
Access the Member Portal by clicking on the “My Account” link at the top of our homepage. From the login screen, click on the “Get Started” button to recover your username or reset your password.
How do I print an invoice?
Login to your account at atlcbr.com and click on the “My Orders” tab. To view Order Details, click on the name of the order in blue. Upon viewing the details of the order, you may use the Print button at the bottom of the page to download a pdf. If your order has been paid, then these steps will provide you with a receipt.
Designated REALTORS® may use the “Pay Agent Orders” link on their account to pay or print their licensees’ invoices.
What payment methods are accepted?
You may pay by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
Is my credit card charged immediately?
Yes, the charge is completed during the renewal transaction. If you have incorrectly entered the number or expiration date, or if there is another problem with the card, you will be unable to complete the transaction.
What if I wish to pay by check?
Make check payable to Atlanta Commercial Board of REALTORS®.
Submit payment to the Board Office at:
5784 Lake Forrest Dr. | Atlanta, GA 30328
Please include a copy of your invoice with your payment (details above) or include your license # on the check.
As a Broker, how may I view who in my office still needs to renew?
Designated REALTORS® may now manage your office and your agents' membership online.
Click here for more information.