Renewal FAQS

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

For REALTOR® members, the local (ARA) portion has increased by $9 and for the state (GAR) portion has increased by $25 for 2026.

For Affiliate members, the local (ARA) portion has increased by $8 and for the state (GAR) portion has increased by $25 for 2026.

If you are a REALTOR® or Affiliate member and your primary membership is held with the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, you will have a Payment Plan option when making a payment online. In addition to the renewal amount, an administration fee of $50 will be added if you choose to participate in the Payment Plan. Four equal installments will be applied to your credit card: first, on the day you enroll; second, on October 1st; third, on November 1st; and fourth, on December 1st. The Order Summary screen will reflect the full amount of the membership cost until the final installment is completed.

Note: Payment plan option is available only online and payments will be processed automatically with the credit card information provided. This payment plan is available only to renewing members. You must renew online and submit your first installment by September 30th (which is before the second installment that drafts on October 1st) to take advantage of this payment plan.

TERMS

By signing up for the payment plan online, I give authorization to the Atlanta REALTORS® Association 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 December 1st, I will incur a $100 late fee and my membership benefits will be discontinued.

ARA's payment plan option is no longer available on or after October 1st.

For members who have not renewed in full by November 1st, the renewal amount will increase by $50. For members who have not renewed in full by December 1st, the renewal amount will increase by another $50, and your membership benefits will be discontinued.

For members participating in a Payment Plan, the renewal amount will not increase if the payment plan is completed or the balance is paid in full by December 1st.

After December 1st, a $100 increase will be applied and your membership benefits will be discontinued.

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

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

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

When you renew your ARA membership, adding just $5 to support the Atlanta REALTORS® Impact Foundation (ARIF) helps fund scholarships, support REALTORS® facing hardship, and provide grants for local community projects. It’s a small contribution that makes a big difference.  Donate During Renewal | Learn More About ARIF