Renewal FAQs

When is the annual renewal due?

The membership fees are paid on an annual basis. Membership fees are due each year on January 1st. For members joining during the year, fees are prorated monthly.

What is included in my membership?

Annual membership includes access to 12 hours of Free CE, Membership Email Listserv, Free Membership Luncheons, Fun & Charitable Events, REALTOR® Member Discounts & Insurance Products, GAR's Free Legal Email Helpline, and GAR Contracts! Additional benefits and resources are available at: pickensrealtors.com/benefits.

What is the annual cost of membership?

Annual membership for primary REALTOR® members is $530. The amount retained locally by PCBR is $204, while $125 is remitted to GAR, and $201 is remitted to NAR.

Annual membership for primary Affiliate members is $340. The amount retained locally by PCBR is $250, while $125 is remitted to GAR. (Affiliate members do not have membership with the National Association of REALTORS®.)

Did the renewal amount change?

Yes, the cost of annual membership has changed for 2026.

For REALTOR® members, the local (PCBR) portion has increased by $10, and the state (GAR) portion has increased by $25 for 2026.

For Affiliate members, the local (PCBR) portion has increased by $10, and the state (GAR) portion has increased by $25 for 2026.

Is a Payment Plan available?

If you are a REALTOR® member and your primary membership is held with the Pickens County Board, you will have a Payment Plan option when making payment online. Three installments will be applied to your credit card: first installment of $204 is paid on the day you enroll; the second installment drafts on January 1st for $125, and the third/final installment on February 1st will be $201 + voluntary RPAC investment and voluntary Community Projects donation. The Order Summary screen will still reflect the full amount of the membership. Members are encouraged to enroll/submit their first installment by December 1st to take full advantage of the payment schedule.

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 applications, and you must renew online and submit your first installment by December 31st to take advantage of this payment plan.

TERMS

By signing up for the payment plan online, I give authorization to the Pickens County Board of REALTORS® to charge my credit/debit card account for my membership renewal on the specified installment dates. All payments are non-refundable. Members utilizing the payment plan who are not paid in full by February 1st will incur a $50 late fee and membership benefits will be discontinued.

What if I miss the renewal deadline?

PCBR's payment plan option is no longer available on or after December 31st.

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.

How may I obtain my Username 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, Membership 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?

Log in to your Member Portal and click on the "My Orders" tab. Click on the order name which is in blue. This link brings you to an Orders Details page. Use the "Print" button on the bottom of the page to download a pdf. If your order has been paid, then these steps provide 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 pickensrealtors.com/rpac or www.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 to 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. You may invest any amount you feel comfortable with or opt-out. Please note that RPAC saves the typical REALTOR® approximately $25,000 each year and, without RPAC, you would be paying significantly more in operating costs annually.

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" option next to the RPAC amount) just before you input your credit card information.

What payment methods are accepted?

You may pay by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

We also accept cash or money orders, provided the exact amount is tendered.

Is my credit card charged immediately?

Yes, the charge is completed during the renewal transaction, allow several minutes for the balance to clear from your portal view. 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?

Please make your check payable to the: Pickens County Board of REALTORS®

Submit payment to the Association office at:
5784 Lake Forrest Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30328

Please include either 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 their office and agents' membership online.
Click here for more information.

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