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.
All payments are due without penalty by February 1, 2026.
Yes, a late fee of $100 will be assessed on February 2, 2026.
No, BCAR only accepts annual dues as a single payment for the entire year.
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.
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) promotes the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates, regardless of party affiliation, who understand and support REALTOR® and real property issues, such as the mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions, to name just a few. These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process.
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.
No, all dues must be paid in full at one time.
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.
No, you can only use one card to make a payment.
No, dues payments are non-refundable.
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’.
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.
Brokers can pay agent fees by signing onto their BCAR Member InfoHub account.
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 and Fair Housing requirement every three years (current deadline is December 31, 2027).
Yes, please email BCAR at [email protected].
To place your real estate license on inactive status, follow these steps:
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Notify your broker – Your broker must be made aware of your intent to go inactive before any changes are made.
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Update your status in PALS – Log into the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) and submit the request to make your license inactive.
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BCAR Members Should Email BCAR – Email [email protected] to inform the Association of your status change so your membership records can be updated accordingly.
No, please contact BCAR at [email protected] to make membership changes.
