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What is the REALTOR®
membership process?
Fill out membership application by clicking on “How to Join” and fill out
the membership application online or print out a copy to be mailed or faxed
to BCAR. You will be asked for credit card information at the end of the
application. Your credit card/debit card will be charged an application fee
and membership dues. Once your application is processed you will be
mailed a receipt and an orientation course registration form. Please select
a date on the orientation course form and return as soon as possible
(seating is limited). While waiting to attend the orientation course you
will be given “Provisional REALTOR®” membership and will receive the same
benefits as a REALTOR® member.
What is the difference between REALTOR® and Designated REALTOR®?
REALTOR® members have associate broker or salesperson’s real estate
licenses. Designated REALTOR® have a broker’s license and is the person
responsible for a real estate office.
I’m a licensed appraiser, what kind of membership do I apply for?
A Licensed Appraiser would apply for Designated REALTOR® membership.
I’m not licensed in real estate; can I still be a member?
Those individuals would join as Affiliate Members. They would be entitled to
attend BCAR events and seminars as well as receive our newsletters and
magazines. Click for here our affiliate membership application.
How much time do I have to complete the orientation course?
You have six months from the date of your membership application to complete
the orientation course. If you do not fulfill that requirement within six
months, you will charged another application fee.
If I have taken the orientation at another association, will BCAR’s be
waived?
If you provide documentation that you have completed the orientation course
with another Association/Board of REALTORS® and you will be exempt from
attending our orientation course.
What is secondary membership?
Secondary members hold primary membership with another association. They
would not pay NAR or PAR dues twice. If their primary membership isn’t with
an association within Pennsylvania, they would have the option to join
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®.
What is PAR & NAR?
“PAR” is the Pennsylvania
Association of REALTORS®. “NAR” is the
National Association of
REALTORS®. As a REALTOR® or Designated REALTOR® BCAR primary member, you
are also a member of the Pennsylvania and National Associations of
REALTORS®.
What should I do when I change offices, email address or home address?
Contact Kelly Wenhold, Director of Member Services, at BCAR Headquarters by
email kelly@bucksrealtor.com or 215-956-9176 with your changes.
If my broker is a BCAR member, do I have to join?
First, you would need to check with your broker and/or office manager to see
what their office/franchise policy is. Some offices and franchises require
that licensees affiliated with them must join as REALTOR® members.
Otherwise, if you are a licensee with a member office, you have two choices.
1- REALTOR® Membership - Join as a REALTOR® member by filling out a
membership application, pay $50 application fee and membership dues and
attend the orientation course. 2- Non-Member - Pay association fees to BCAR,
PAR & NAR. Non-members would not fill out a membership application nor
attend the orientation course. They would not be allowed to use the term
REALTOR® or the “R” logo on any of their correspondence, signs, business
cards, etc.
When are annual membership dues payable?
Membership dues bill are mailed out late October and are payable by January
1 of each year. If they are not paid in full by January 31, you will be
charged a $25 late fee.
What does BCAR do for me as a member?
Our Weekly Update newsletter is sent to each individual member by email and
faxed to each office on a weekly basis. BCAR also has a bi-monthly
publication entitled, “Bucks Beat”, which is mailed to either your office or
home address. Both publications keep our members up-to-date on events,
educational seminar, continuing education, Designation courses, legislative
issues, etc that BCAR has to offer. |
