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2025 Membership Benefits and Dues FAQs

On behalf of BCAR, I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your continued membership and support.
Your engagement is vital to our success and enables us to offer exceptional resources through the Bucks County Association of Realtors®, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®, and National Association of Realtors®.
Please explore our resource page to discover the key benefits of your membership with each association.
The FAQ section below will answer the top questions BCAR staff receive regarding dues payments.
Thank you for your commitment to the real estate industry. We look forward to a productive year ahead.

Sincerely,
Frank Blumenthal
President, BCAR 2025

What benefits do I receive for my 2025 dues?

As a Primary Realtor® member of the Bucks County Association of Realtors® (BCAR), you enjoy a full range of benefits from all three associations: BCAR, the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR), and the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Your 2025 dues payment pays all three associations.

If you are a Secondary Member, your benefits will be specific to BCAR, and potentially also include PAR, depending on your selection.

Bucks County Association of Realtors® Top Benefits

Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® Top Benefits

National Association of Realtors® Top Benefits

2025 Membership Dues FAQ

How are BCAR members notified of their annual dues with BCAR, PAR, and NAR?

Members are emailed a notice that the annual dues invoice for BCAR, PAR, and NAR is available in their Member InfoHub.

Reminders are also sent via email, available in the BCAR newsletter, posted on Bright MLS in the association news, and brokers are notified.

When are annual dues for BCAR, PAR, and NAR due without penalty?

All payments are due without penalty by January 31, 2025.

Is there a late fee?

Yes, a late fee of $100 will be assessed on February 1, 2025.

Can I set up a payment plan for my annual dues with BCAR, PAR, and NAR?

No, BCAR only accepts annual dues as a single payment for the entire year.

What is the NAR Image fee? Do I have to pay this fee?

The NAR image fee funds the NAR Image Campaign, which includes TV and radio ads promoting the use of a REALTOR® in the purchase a home. Yes, the National Association of Realtors® requires each member to pay this fee.

Am I required to belong to PAR and NAR?

Yes, as a REALTOR® member, you are required to maintain membership in all three associations: National (NAR), State (PAR), and Local (BCAR). These memberships are mandatory, and all members must follow the current membership rules in place.

Can I make a partial payment?

No, all dues must be paid in full at one time.

Is a credit card the only form of payment that BCAR accepts for annual dues?

BCAR’s preferred form of payment is a credit card through the BCAR Member InfoHub. If you are unable to use a credit card, please email [email protected] to make alternate arrangements.

Can I split my payment on more than one credit card? 

No, you can only use one card to make a payment.

Are dues refundable?

No, dues payments are non-refundable.

 I cannot remember if I paid my dues - where can I look?

Members can sign into their BCAR Member InfoHub account. On the left side, select ‘My Billing Info’, then across the top look, select ‘Billing History’. All invoices and payments will be reflected in the ‘Billing History’.

What should I do if I don't remember my BCAR Member InfoHub sign-on?

If you remember your ‘Username’ but cannot remember your password, you can select ‘Forgot’ to reset your password.

If you do not remember your ‘Username’ and/or ‘Password’, email [email protected] or call 215-956-9176 Option 1.

How does a Broker handle payment if they choose to pay an agent’s dues?

Brokers can pay agent fees by signing onto their BCAR Member InfoHub account.

What are the requirements for maintaining a Realtor® membership?

Licensure – A member must continue to maintain an active Real Estate license in Pennsylvania or a state contiguous thereto. If your license becomes inactive, escrowed, or placed with a referral company, your membership is required to be cancelled.

Affiliation – A member must affiliate their license with a Designated REALTOR® of an office that belongs to Bucks County Association of Realtors® (BCAR). If the Designated REALTOR® does not belong to BCAR, either he/she has to opt to join the organization or the member must consider joining the local organization to which the Designated REALTOR® already belongs.

Dues – A member must remit the annual membership payment to BCAR for their local, state and national dues. If a member fails to remit payment and is still actively licensed in a primary REALTOR® office, then the Association is required to bill the broker/manager for the licensee as a non-member.

Education – A member must complete the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics requirement every three years (current deadline is December 31, 2024).