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, MHREB, RALD, RASCA.

Members of other Boards (not listed above) should reach out to their local Board for dues payment.

Members that belong to more than one Board are to pay their AREA and CREA dues to their primary Board.

DEADLINE:

February 28, 2019 

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, credit card or pre-authorized debit. Quarterly installments may only be paid by credit card or pre-authorized debit.

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

If paying by pre-authorized debit:

• Complete pre-authorized debit form
• Email completed form to finance@albertarealtor.ca using subject line Annual Dues

DUES:

(GST# 10669 4151 RT0001)

POLICIES:

1. 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 out for a period longer than 24 months.

2. Initiation fees are due in full immediately upon joining AREA and CREA.

3. Membership is per calendar year, January 1 to December 31.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. Members who join AREA and CREA on or before September 30 must pay the full amount of the annual dues.

7. Members who join AREA and CREA on or after October 1 do not have to pay the annual dues for that year.

8. Members who depart AREA and CREA are responsible for paying the full amount of the annual dues, regardless of departure date.

9. Membership dues and initiation fees are subject to applicable taxes.

10. Membership dues and initiation fees are non-refundable.

11. New members may choose to pay their membership dues in full or in quarterly installments. If paying in quarterly installments, the first installment 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.)

12. If a departing member has been paying dues in quarterly installments, at time of departure, the balance of the annual dues outstanding will be automatically charged to the member.

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