If You Have Paid Your Dues, Thank You! Otherwise, Please Read On.
Unpaid Members are Now Inactive. All Services Suspended.
Members who did not renew their 2010 MAAR membership by January 5, 2010 are inactive, and all services have been suspended. The current 2010 membership renewal amount is $475 ($375 Annual Dues Renewal amount, a $50 Reinstatement Fee, and a $50 Late Payment Dues Renewal Fee). All payments received after January 5 without the $100 late and reinstatement fees will be held for processing, and membership will remain inactive until the collection of all fees is received by the MAAR office.
NOTE TO BROKERS: If you currently hold a license for an inactive member, you are required to renew their dues by February 2, 2010, or terminate their license with the Minnesota Department of Commerce by this date to avoid office wide termination.
Our policy on suspension, inactivation and applicable late dues renewal and reinstatement fees is pretty clear cut. We sincerely try to avoid these unpleasantries by making you aware of our policy throughout the annual dues renewal process.
Dues moved entirely over to eBilling on November 2. Printed statements WERE NOT snail mailed. Do we have your correct email address? You can easily find out:
Go to our home page on mplsrealtor.com (tip: click the MAAR logo on this page).
Click the "My Account" tab (at the top).
Log in and select "Review or Change Member Personal Information" to check and update your email on the spot.
(Tip: If you have never changed your MAAR password, it will be your last name.)
MAAR collects annual renewals for all three branches of the REALTOR® family and forwards the required amounts to the Minnesota and National Associations. Renewals must be received at MAAR’s office by close of business on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 without incurring a late payment renewal fee.
(Total renewal includes voluntary contributions)
$130 Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR)
$130 Minnesota Association of REALTORS® (MNAR)
$80 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
$35 special assessment for NAR (Mandatory) Public Awareness Campaign
$50 voluntary contribution to REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
$10 voluntary contribution to MAAR Foundation
(Total renewal includes voluntary contributions)
$130 Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR)
$50 voluntary contribution to REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
$10 voluntary contribution to MAAR Foundation
(Total renewal includes voluntary contributions)
$130 Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR)
$10 voluntary contribution to MAAR Foundation
(Total renewal includes voluntary contributions)
$130 Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR)
$10 voluntary contribution to MAAR Foundation
(Total renewal includes voluntary contributions)
$75 Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR)
$10 voluntary contribution to MAAR Foundation
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Renewals are due by December 1, 2009 to avoid a late payment renewal fee. Renewals received after this date will be assessed a $50 late payment renewal fee. Renewals must be received at the MAAR office by close of business on December 1, 2009 for the payment to be considered timely irrespective of postmark dates. Membership will be considered suspended if payment is not received. A reminder statement including the $50 late payment renewal fee will be emailed the following business day.
To avoid membership inactivation, renewals must be received at the MAAR office by close of business on January 5, 2010 irrespective of postmark dates. A reinstatement fee of $50 will be added to the late payment renewal fee, total late fees will double to $100 for all renewals received after this date and individual memberships will be inactivated for nonpayment of dues. All services will be suspended, including RMLS and Supra electronic lockbox access. MAAR bylaws state that a broker must notify MAAR of an agent’s cancellation with their office within 30 days. A change form must be sent to MAAR’s Director of Membership and signed by the broker or office manager.
Once payment of membership dues is made to MAAR, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. Payment questions? Contact Accounting at accounting@mplsrealtor.com. Membership renewal questions? Contact Membership at 952.908.2600.
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Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. Seventy percent of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Thirty percent is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a. Contributions from LLCs (on LLC checks or using an LLC credit card) are not acceptable by MN-PAC and will be allocated 100% to National RPAC. For further information concerning RPAC contributions, please contact Christopher Galler at cgaller@mnrealtor.com.
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The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® Foundation implemented the "Paint This House" campaign to raise awareness about foundation efforts. In 2009, the foundation contributed $35,000 to ten charitable housing organizations. Contributions were allocated to housing crisis shelters, transitional housing programs and homeownership initiatives. Your $10 voluntary, tax-deductible, foundation donation makes a difference in our community. Every donation matters.
Learn more about the Foundation.
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Membership renewal time is a great opportunity to explore and sign up for one or more of our many classes. There are plenty of classes to choose from now through mid-December, a few items in January and February, and then we'll be ready for the busy spring educational season! The Spring 2010 catalog is already being prepared! Click here to see current course offerings.
We offer rich information resources and education courses covering a range of real estate topics. Our courses are approved by the Department of Commerce and our instructors are local and national experts in their field. You will benefit by learning from the best.
$99 Unlimited CE Pass
Back by popular demand! Our $99 Unlimited CE Pass is available for the first 500 members. The Pass will allow you to take an unlimited number of classes and receive 10% off NAR classes (e.g., ABR, CRS) during 2010. Pass expires December 31, 2010.
Please Note:
* The CE Pass excludes national (NAR) classes, online classes and MAAR special events.
* After three course no shows, your CE Pass will be terminated.
* Allow 24 hours for your CE Pass to be activated.
Learn more about the $99 Unlimited CE Pass.
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In an effort to raise the level of professionalism in the real estate industry and service to the consumer, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) instituted a quadrennial ethics training requirement. This means that all NAR members are required to complete an approved Code of Ethics training course every four years.
The current quadrennial dates are from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2012. All Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) members must attend or provide proof of completing the approved course to MAAR by December 31, 2012. NAR has established a timeline for consequences for those who do not complete the training by the specified timeframe, including suspension of national, state and local membership.
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Payments to the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® for dues and RPAC contributions are NOT deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. NOTICE: Federal law states that the percentage of your REALTOR® dues used for lobbying activities is nondeductible for Federal income tax purposes. When you file your 2009 tax return (in 2010) use this formula for computing the amount of your 2010 membership renewal which is NOT DEDUCTIBLE FOR INCOME TAXES. Estimated lobbying expense percentage of dues and RPAC contributions:
What you should know for your Federal and state income tax records:
| National Association of REALTORS® (32% of $80.00) |
$26.00 |
| Minnesota Association of REALTORS® (20% of $130.00) |
$26.00 |
| MN-RPAC Contribution ($50.00 of Renewal Amount) |
$50.00 |
| Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® |
$2.00 |
TOTAL NONDEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT ON INCOME TAX RETURN |
$104.00 |
*MAAR recommends you consult your personal tax advisor.
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MAAR offers the conveniences of collecting annual renewals for all three branches of the REALTOR® family (local, state and national) and forwards the required amounts to the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.
We’re waiting for you to contact us. Our experienced, professional staff will provide you access to information and solutions to meet your needs. We have taken a page from NAR's Information Central and created our own phone bank of support services so we can assure that your questions are answered as quickly as you expect your association to respond. Talk to someone live via email in our Live Chat conversation room during business hours.
At www.mplsrealtor.com, we help you meet your business goals with access to critical industry information, products and services to help grow your business. We have been able to add and enhance exciting products like the Weekly Market Activity Report, Housing Supply Outlook, Monthly Market Indicators, The 100+ , and Foreclosures and Short Sales Report.
Technology, new consumers and regulations, along with emerging business models and practices, are impacting your life on a daily basis. We excel at performing real estate research and helping you understand the opportunities of the new real estate environment. Our communications and education programs are constantly evolving to meet today's needs.
MAAR advocates an effective environment that supports business standards within the industry by upholding and helping to enforce the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, MLS standards and professionalism standards, building a solid foundation for profitability, productivity and professionalism in your business.
Our government affairs program that has successfully promoted a vibrant real estate market and defended your right to conduct business at the local, state and national level.
REALTOR® owned, REALTOR® operated.
Our Education and Professional Development continues to provide rich information resources and education courses covering a range of real estate topics. Our courses are approved by the Department of Commerce and our instructors are local and national experts in their field. You will benefit by learning from the best.
The real value and power of our network community stems from your dedication and support of our community programs. MAAR is committed to provide you with valued community driven and real estate related volunteer programs.
Success identified through recognition and public relations programs that remind both the industry and the public of the important role REALTORS® play in making the American dream come alive.
We help to expand your technical skills by investing in MLS service consulting and Member Services support. For new members, we provide New REALTOR®, a bimonthly publication to get you started down the path of success.
We host and cohost events like the Twin Cities REALTOR® Expo, Residential Real Estate Summit, International Council real estate events, Multicultural Network of Real Estate Professionals events, Young Professionals (Yo Pro) events, the Paint-A-Thon, induction ceremonies for Quarter Century Club and REALTOR® Emeritus, REALTOR® Appreciation Week, and so much more.
We never stop doing for you because we know that when you pay your dues, you expect the best from your support team. And that team is us.
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The National Association of REALTORS®' Board of Directors adopted a proposal at NAR's Midyear Meetings on May 20, 2006 to increase the annual special assessment of NAR members for the Public Awareness Campaign by $10, from a previously approved $20 to $30 for 2007 and 2008. Assessment levels for 2009 and 2010 have been approved by the Finance Committee and the Budget Review Team at a level of $35. | Learn More
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A snapshot of the week that your REALTOR® dues are due to MAAR.
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Dues eBilling begins. Check your email inbox for your email statement.
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Dues payment must be received at MAAR office today to avoid $50 late payment renewal fee.
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Membership is suspended for unpaid dues renewal. Additional $50 late payment renewal fee is assessed.
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Dues payment to include $50 late payment renewal feemust be received at MAAR office today.
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Membership is inactivated for unpaid dues renewal. Additional $50 reinstatement fee is assessed. |
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Dues payment to include $50 late payment renewal fee and $50 reinstatement fee must be received at MAAR office today. |
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Broker offices with unpaid agents are terminated. |
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