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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Dues and MLS Fees Billing page. Below you will find information and links to help answer all of your membership renewal questions and concerns.
We strive to make the renewal process as seamless and convenient as possible. We are committed to helping you prosper, every step of the way. Members are able to opt for one payment for the entire year which includes both your membership dues and MRED fees, or take advantage of our 4 installment payment plan. Thank you for your continued membership.
Click on your membership/license type below to view your dues and fees schedule. Invoices are due upon receipt and can be paid no later than the dates indicated to avoid suspension of membership and MLS services.
Breakdown of Payment Schedule
Annual Membership
Dues, MLS Fees and Contributions
Broker/Managing Broker License
Designated Managing Broker
(Designated REALTOR®)
Leasing Agent
Designated Appraiser
Appraiser
Panel Name: membership_1
2024 – 2025 Annual Membership Breakdown
License Type
Broker, Managing Broker, or Appraiser
Designated Managing Broker or Designated Appraiser
Leasing Agent
Local Dues (CAR)
$345.00
$345.00
$75.00
State Dues (IR)
$297.00
$297.00
$297.00
National Dues (NAR)
$201.00
$201.00
$201.00
MLS Fees
$408.00
$608.00
$408.00
RPAC & CAR Foundation Investment^
$20.00 each
$20.00 each
$20.00 each
IRRF Investment^
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
^Voluntary Contribution suggested amounts for RPAC, Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation, and Illinois REALTOR Relief (IRRF) are included in all invoice totals. These are VOLUNTARY – when making your payment online, you may choose at that time to contribute to one, two, all or none. Your decision NOT to contribute will NOT impact your services.
Panel Name: membership_2
Leasing Agent Payment Schedule
Payment Type
Dues & MLS Fees
Suggested Contributions^
Total Payment With Suggestions
Payable By
Pay In Full
$981.00**
$45.00
$1,026.00**
10/01/2024
4 Installment Payment Plan:
1st Installment
$291.00*
$45.00
$336.00
10/01/2024
2nd Installment
$301.00*
$45.00
$346.00
11/08/2024
3rd Installment
$224.00*
$45.00
$269.00
01/10/2025
4th Installment
$213.00*
$45.00
$258.00
02/21/2025
**Pay in Full members save $48 compared to the 4 Installment Payment Plan. Subtract $408.00 if you have an MLS Participation Waiver on file. *Installment Payment Plan Includes a $12 processing fee per installment. Subtract $204.00 from the 1st and 2nd installment if you have an MLS Participation Waiver on file.
Panel Name: membership_3
Designated Appraiser Payment Schedule
Payment Type
Dues & MLS Fees
Suggested Contributions^
Total Payment With Suggestions
Payable By
Pay In Full
$1,451.00**
$45.00
$1,496.00**
10/01/2024
4 Installment Payment Plan:
1st Installment
$389.00*
$45.00
$434.00
10/01/2024
2nd Installment
$369.00*
$45.00
$414.00
11/08/2024
3rd Installment
$376.00*
$45.00
$421.00
01/10/2025
4th Installment
$365.00*
$45.00
$410.00
02/21/2025
**Pay in Full members save $48 compared to the 4 Installment Payment Plan. *Installment Payment Plan Includes a $12 processing fee per installment.
Panel Name: membership_4
Appraiser Payment Schedule
Payment Type
Dues & MLS Fees
Suggested Contributions^
Total Payment With Suggestions
Payable By
Pay In Full
$1,251.00**
$45.00
$1,296.00
10/01/2024
4 Installment Payment Plan:
1st Installment
$339.00*
$45.00
$384.00
10/01/2024
2nd Installment
$319.00*
$45.00
$364.00
11/08/2024
3rd Installment
$326.00*
$45.00
$371.00
01/10/2025
4th Installment
$315.00*
$45.00
$360.00
02/21/2025
**Pay in Full members save $48 compared to the 4 Installment Payment Plan. *Installment Payment Plan Includes a $12 processing fee per installment.
Panel Name: membership_5
Designated Managing Broker Payment Schedule
Payment Type
Dues & MLS Fees
Suggested Contributions^
Total Payment With Suggestions
Payable By
Pay In Full
$1,451.00**
$45.00
$1,496.00
10/01/2024
4 Installment Payment Plan:
1st Installment
$389.00*
$45.00
$434.00
10/01/2024
2nd Installment
$369.00*
$45.00
$414.00
11/08/2024
3rd Installment
$376.00*
$45.00
$421.00
01/10/2025
4th Installment
$365.00*
$45.00
$410.00
02/21/2025
**Pay in Full members save $48 compared to the 4 Installment Payment Plan. *Installment Payment Plan Includes a $12 processing fee per installment.
Panel Name: membership_6
Broker/Managing Broker Payment Schedule
Payment Type
Dues & MLS Fees
Suggested Contributions^
Total Payment With Suggestions
Payable By
Pay In Full
$1,251.00**
$45.00
$1,296.00
10/01/2024
4 Installment Payment Plan:
1st Installment
$339.00*
$45.00
$384.00
10/01/2024
2nd Installment
$319.00*
$45.00
$364.00
11/08/2024
3rd Installment
$326.00*
$45.00
$371.00
01/10/2025
4th Installment
$315.00*
$45.00
$360.00
02/21/2025
**Pay in Full members save $48 compared to the 4 Installment Payment Plan. *Installment Payment Plan Includes a $12 processing fee per installment.
Pay online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. You will need your Login ID (your Member ID) and password. Your Member ID is located in the email you received with your renewal invoice.
Option 2 – Mail Your check Payment
Mail in your check payment to:
Chicago Association of REALTORS® Accounting Department 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Ste. 800 Chicago, IL 60611
