2024 Membership Renewal FAQs
Be a part of the REALTOR® Difference and renew your GRBOR membership by January 1st!
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What is included in my REALTOR® membership?
Annual membership includes access to 12 Hours of Free CE, Free Tech Helpline, Membership Email Listserv, Fun & Charitable Events, Free Member Luncheons, REALTOR® Member Discounts, Insurance Products, GAR Contracts, and GAR’s Free Legal Email Helpline! Additional benefits and resources are available on our Membership Benefits page.
What is the annual cost of membership?
Annual membership for primary REALTOR® members are $518. The amount retained locally by GRBOR is $217, while $100 is remitted to GAR and $201 is remitted to NAR.
Annual membership for primary Affiliate members is $317. The amount retained locally by GRBOR is $217, 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 national (NAR) dues has increased by $6. In total, the annual membership renewal has increased by $6 for all primary REALTOR® members for 2024.
Is a payment plan available?
If you are a REALTOR® member and your primary membership is held with the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® you will have a Payment Plan option when making a payment online. Two installments will be applied to your credit card: the first installment of $301 is paid on the day you enroll; then the second installment drafts on January 1st which will be $217 + voluntary RPAC investment. The Order Summary screen will still reflect the full amount of the membership.
If you are an Affiliate member and your primary membership is held with the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® you will have a Payment Plan option when making a payment online. Two installments will be applied to your credit card: the first installment of $217 is paid on the day you enroll; then the second installment drafts on January 1st which will be $100 + voluntary RPAC investment. The Order Summary screen will still reflect the full amount of the membership.
Please note this plan is available only online and payments will be processed automatically to the credit card information you provide. The payment plan is only available to renewing members, not new member applicants. Please note that you must renew online by December 31st to take advantage of the payment plan. Members are encouraged to enroll/submit their first installment by December 1st to take full advantage of the payment schedule.
TERMS: By signing up for the payment plan online, I give authorization to the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS® to charge my credit/debit card account for my annual membership renewal on the specified installment dates. All payments are non-refundable. I also understand that if my membership dues are not paid in full by January 15th, I will incur a $50 late fee and my membership benefits will be discontinued.
What if I miss the deadline?
GRBOR's payment plan option is no longer available on or after December 31st.
For members who have not renewed in full by January 15th, the renewal amount will increase by $50 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 January 15th. After January 15th, a $50 increase will be applied and benefits will be discontinued.
How may I obtain my Username and/or Password?
From the login screen, you may use the "Get Started" button to retrieve your Username and Password. You must provide your last name and either your email address, NRDS ID, or real estate license number in order to retrieve your information. Click here to visit the Member Portal.
How do I print an invoice?
Login to your account at grbor.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.
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 our RPAC page 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 reach the Association’s 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 button 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.
Am I required to invest in RPAC?
Your renewal invoice online includes a voluntary RPAC investment which is strongly encouraged, but is ultimately voluntary. Please note that RPAC saves the typical REALTOR® over $25,000 each year and, without RPAC, you would be paying significantly more in operating costs annually. The RPAC flier posted on the left side of this page explains your benefits in more detail.
As you go through the prompts to pay online, you have the ability to modify and/or remove the RPAC amount (you'll see an edit link next to the RPAC amount) just before you input your credit card information.
What payment methods are accepted?
You may pay by check, check card, 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 online.
What if I wish to pay by check?
Please make your check payable to the: Greater Rome Board of REALTORS®.
Submit payment to the Board Office at: 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. | Atlanta, GA 30328. Please include a copy of your invoice (details above) and/or include your real estate license # on the check.
I am 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. Designated REALTORS® may utilize the “Pay Agent Orders” link on their online account to view any unpaid invoices.
Click here for more information.