2026 Membership Renewal FAQs
Keep Your REALTOR® Status and Benefits! Renew your membership by January 1st!
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 over 24 hours of FREE CE, Membership Email Listserv, Membership Luncheons, Fun & Charitable Events, REALTOR® Member Discounts, Insurance Products, REALTORS Property Resource (RPR), GAR's Free Legal Email Helpline, and GAR Contacts ($349 value!). Additional benefits and resources are available at: westmetrorealtors.com/benefits.
What is the annual cost of membership?
Annual membership for primary REALTOR® members is $508. The amount retained locally by WMBOR is $182, while $125 is remitted to GAR, and $201 is remitted to NAR.
Did the renewal amount change?
Yes, the cost of annual membership has changed for 2026.
For REALTOR® members, the local (WMBOR) portion has increased by $22, 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 West Metro Board of REALTORS®, you will have a Payment Plan option when making payment online. Three installments will be applied to your credit card: first installment of $182 is paid on the day you enroll; the second installment drafts on December 15th for $125; and the third/final installment on January 15th will be $201 + voluntary RPAC investment. The Order Summary screen will reflect the full amount of the membership cost until the final installment is completed. Members are encouraged to enroll/submit their first installment by November 15th in order to take full advantage of the payment schedule.
Please note this plan 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 November 30th in order to participate in this payment plan.
TERMS: By signing up for the payment plan online, I give authorization to the West Metro Board of REALTORS® to charge my credit/debit card account for my 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 January 15th, I will incur a $40 late fee. My membership will be deactivated if any outstanding balance is not paid in full by March 1st, and an additional $75 reinstatement fee will be incurred.
What if I miss the renewal deadline?
WMBOR's payment plan option is no longer available on or after December 1st.
For members who have not renewed in full by January 15th, the renewal amount will increase by $40.
For members participating in a Payment Plan, the renewal amount will not increase if paid in full by January 15th. After January 15th, a $40 increase will be applied.
For any members who have not renewed in full by March 1st, the renewal amount will increase by an additional $75, and membership benefits will be discontinued.
How may I obtain my Username or Password?
How do I print an invoice?
What is an RPAC Investment?
Is an RPAC Investment included in my renewal?
Am I required to invest in RPAC?
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?
What if I wish to pay by check?
Make check payable to the: West Metro Board of REALTORS®
Submit payment to our Mailing Address:
5784 Lake Forrest Dr. • Atlanta, GA 30328
Please include 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?
Click here for more information.
