Membership FAQS
What are the annual membership fees?
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. To view the membership fees, click here.
I see that the dues are pro-rated monthly, but there is only a week or so left in the month.
Do I still have to pay dues for that month or may I simply submit the pro-rated payment for the next month’s dues?
We do not pro-rate daily or weekly. Therefore, you must submit the pro-rated dues for the month in which you join. We are unable to "hold" onto applications until the next month.
How do I renew my membership?
The membership year for the Georgia Upstate Lakes Board of REALTORS® runs from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Renewal information is distributed via email one month before the due date, and reminder notices are sent to each member via email. Membership may be renewed by mailing payment to the Association office or paying online. Additional information can be found on our renewal page.
What training is required for REALTORS®?
All primary REALTOR® members have three separate new-member training requirements that must be completed within an allotted time frame after joining the association to maintain their REALTOR® status. Click here to learn more about new member training requirements.
After new member training is completed, primary REALTOR® members must complete Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training, within three-year cycles, to maintain REALTOR® membership with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
After new member training is completed, primary REALTOR® members must complete Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training, within three-year cycles, to maintain REALTOR® membership with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
If my broker is not a member of the GULBOR, may I still join?
Agents must hold their primary membership in a REALTOR® association where the company's principal or managing broker holds REALTOR® membership. Once an agent holds primary membership in a REALTOR® association, they may then join another REALTOR® association as a secondary member, regardless of whether their principal or managing broker is a member of the secondary association or not.
If my broker is not a member of any REALTOR® Association, may I still join?
The company’s principal broker must hold membership in the Association prior to any other agent joining.
If I hold my primary membership in another local REALTOR® association, may I join GULBOR even though my broker is not a member of GULBOR?
Yes, as long as you hold primary membership with a REALTOR® Association where your principal or managing broker is a member, then you may also join any other local Association as a secondary member without your broker also having to join that secondary Association.
What does primary membership mean?
Primary membership is an accounting designation indicating the REALTOR® association through which you pay your National and State dues. Your primary association is responsible for maintaining your membership records, tracking required training and education, and managing your information with the state and national associations.
In simple terms, it serves as your “main” REALTOR® association.
What does secondary membership mean?
Secondary membership indicates an additional membership. This typically means that you are already paying your national and state dues with another local REALTOR® association. Therefore, you only have to pay the local dues with your secondary Association. State dues would also be owed if the member's primary association is not in Georgia.
Does a secondary member receive fewer benefits than a primary member?
No, secondary members receive the same benefits as a primary member.
What is a REALTOR® Emeritus?
A REALTOR® Emeritus is any person who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR®-ASSOCIATE, or a combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years, in one or more Associations of REALTORS®, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status. REALTOR® Emeritus members have also served on a national committee for at least one year in order to achieve this status. Upon approval by the Board of Directors of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, no further payment of dues is necessary to our local Association, Georgia Association or the National Association.