NOTE FOR 2020 DUES:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AREA is reducing its 2020 annual dues by 25%. The revised dues ($281.25 + GST) payment deadline is also extended to August 1, 2020.

We are pleased to announce that we will be collecting dues for both AREA and CREA for the members of the following Boards - AWRA, CARA, FMR, GPAAR, LDAR, MHREB, RALD, and RASCA.

Members of CREB and RAE should reach out to their local Board for dues payment.

Dual members are to pay their AREA and CREA dues to their primary Board.

DEADLINE:

February 28, 2020 

Failure to pay membership dues in full or to have signed up for quarterly installments by February 28 will result in the suspension of member privileges effective the first Monday in March. Consequences for not paying may vary by board, but can include revocation of access to MLS®, Data Co-op, and AREA Forms.

Privileges will be re-activated upon payment of dues.

PAYMENT:

BROKERS: If you are remitting payment on behalf of associates, please click here. 

Membership dues being paid in full may be paid by cheque or credit card.

Quarterly installments may only be paid by credit card.

If paying by credit card: 

• Existing AREA Members, please remit payment here
• New AREA Members, please remit payment here

• Existing RALD Members w/dual AREA & ASR, please remit payment here
• New RALD Members w/dual AREA & ASR, please remit payment here

If paying by cheque:

• Cheques are to be made payable to: Alberta Real Estate Association
• Cheques should be accompanied by a letter indicating the corresponding name(s) of the member(s) and fees and mailed to:

Alberta Real Estate Association
Suite 217, 3332 20 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2T 6T9

DUES:

(AREA GST# 10669 4151 RT0001)

(CREA GST# 10520 1339 RT0001)

POLICIES:

Updated December 6, 2019.

Payment Deadlines

1. Current Members: February 28 is the deadline for current members to pay dues in full or to have signed up for quarterly installments.
2. New Members: New members are required to pay the initiation fees and membership dues within 10 business days of joining their local Board.

Consequences of Missed Payments

3. Current Members: Failure to pay membership dues in full or to have signed up for quarterly installments by February 28 will result in the suspension of member privileges effective the first Monday in March. Consequences for not paying may vary by Board, but can include revocation of access to MLS®, Data Co-op, and AREA Forms. Privileges will be re-activated upon payment of dues.
4. New Members: Failure to pay initiation fees in full and membership dues in full or to have signed up for quarterly installments of membership dues within 10 business days of joining the local Board will result in the immediate suspension of member privileges. Consequences for not paying may vary by Board, but can include revocation of access to MLS®, Data Co-op, and AREA Forms. Privileges will be re-activated upon payment of dues.
5. Members paying in quarterly installments: Failure to pay membership dues within 10 business day of the 1st of each quarter (April 1, July 1, Oct 1) will result in the immediate suspension of member privileges. Consequences for not paying may vary by Board, but can include revocation of access to MLS®, Data Co-op, and AREA Forms. Privileges will be re-activated upon payment of dues.

Initiation Fees

6. Initiation fees are applicable as a one-time payment when a new member is joining for the first time and for returning members who have been inactive for a period longer than 24 months.
7. Initiation fees are due in full within 10 business day of joining AREA and CREA. Initiation fees may not be paid for in quarterly installments.
8. Initiation fees are subject to applicable taxes and are non-refundable.

Membership Dues

9. Membership is per calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
10. Membership dues must be paid either in full by February 28 or in quarterly installments due the 1st of each quarter (Jan 1, April 1, July 1, Oct 1)
11. Membership dues are subject to applicable taxes and are non-refundable.

Payment Frequency / Payment Options

12. Members may choose to pay their membership dues in full or in quarterly installments. Initiation fees must be paid in full.
13. Members paying in full may do so using credit cards (MasterCard, Visa or AMEX) or cheques.
14. Members paying in quarterly installments may only do so using credit cards (MasterCard, Visa or AMEX).
15. AREA Dues: If paying in quarterly installments, the first installment of AREA dues will be equal to the value of the quarterly installment multiplied by the number of quarters passed in the year. (ex. If the member joins in May, the first installment is 2 x quarterly installment. If member joins in September, the first installment is 3 x quarterly installment.)

AREA Dues

16. Members who join AREA on or before September 30 must pay the full amount of the AREA annual membership dues.
17. Members who join AREA on or after October 1 do not have to pay the AREA annual membership dues for that year.
18. Members who terminate their membership with AREA and selected to pay their dues in quarterly installments are responsible for the full amount of the annual membership dues upon termination, regardless of termination date.

CREA Dues

19. CREA dues are pro-rated monthly.
20. Members are required to pay CREA dues for any month in which they are active members.
21. If members have paid their CREA dues through another Board/Association, they must notify AREA and provide documentation that proves their dues have been paid.

QUESTIONS:

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact AREA by phone at 1.800.661.0231 or by email at finance@albertarealtor.ca