First-Year Membership Costs
LCBR offers options to join the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®, the Lake Country Board of REALTORS® MLS, or both. The membership year runs from January 1 through December 31. New members are responsible for prorated annual dues, application fees, and monthly MLS access fees.
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Your first-year membership costs may include three components:
- Prorated annual membership dues
- One-time application fee
- Monthly MLS access fees, when applicable
A Qualifying Broker application that establishes a new office with LCBR MLS requires a one-time $4,300 Company Initiation Fee and a $275 New Company Application Fee, in addition to the broker's individual membership dues and fees.
A member who elects not to renew and subsequently rejoins during the same membership year is subject to a $200 reinstatement fee, in addition to any other dues and fees applicable at the time of reinstatement.
Monthly MLS Access & Supra eKEY Fees
In addition to annual membership dues and application fees, LCBR MLS Members pay a monthly MLS access fee. Choose the access option below that best fits your business needs. Monthly fees are billed directly to the member's Principal or Managing Broker.
| Access Option | Monthly Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MLS Access Only | $27 per month | Includes Paragon MLS access without a Supra eKEY®. |
| MLS Access with LCBR eKEY | $45 per month | Includes Paragon MLS acess and a new LCBR-issued Supra eKEY. |
| MLS Access with CoOp eKEY | $27 per month | Includes Paragon MLS acess using an existing Supra eKEY issued by another association or MLS. There is no additional CoOp fee. |
Monthly MLS access fees are separate from the prorated annual dues and application fees shown below. Fees are subject to change.
Annual Membership and MLS Dues
Select the membership option below that best describes your license and brokerage relationship. Each table shows the prorated annual dues and applicable application fee based on the month your membership begins.
REALTOR® Membership or Qualifying Broker with LCBR MLS Access
Annual renewal rate: $606
This option is available to licensees with a Managing Principal who holds a REALTOR® membership with the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®. Primary REALTOR® membership also includes membership with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
| Local | MLS | State | National | App Fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $120.00 | $160.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $771.00 |
| Feb | $110.00 | $147.00 | $115.00 | $188.00 | $165.00 | $725.00 |
| Mar | $100.00 | $134.00 | $105.00 | $175.00 | $165.00 | $679.00 |
| Apr | $90.00 | $120.00 | $95.00 | $162.00 | $165.00 | $632.00 |
| May | $80.00 | $107.00 | $84.00 | $149.00 | $165.00 | $585.00 |
| June | $70.00 | $94.00 | $74.00 | $136.00 | $165.00 | $539.00 |
| July | $60.00 | $80.00 | $64.00 | $123.00 | $165.00 | $492.00 |
| Aug | $50.00 | $67.00 | $54.00 | $110.00 | $165.00 | $446.00 |
| Sept | $40.00 | $54.00 | $43.00 | $97.00 | $165.00 | $399.00 |
| Oct | $30.00 | $40.00 | $33.00 | $84.00 | $165.00 | $352.00 |
| Nov* | $120.00 | $160.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $771.00 |
| Dec* | $120.00 | $160.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $771.00 |
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
MLS Only (Non-REALTOR® Brokerage)
Annual renewal rate: $765
| MLS | App Fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $600.00 | $165.00 | $765.00 |
| Feb | $550.00 | $165.00 | $715.00 |
| Mar | $550.00 | $165.00 | $665.00 |
| Apr | $450.00 | $165.00 | $615.00 |
| May | $400.00 | $165.00 | $565.00 |
| June | $350.00 | $165.00 | $515.00 |
| July | $300.00 | $165.00 | $465.00 |
| Aug | $250.00 | $165.00 | $415.00 |
| Sept | $200.00 | $165.00 | $365.00 |
| Oct | $150.00 | $165.00 | $315.00 |
| Nov* | $600.00 | $165.00 | $765.00 |
| Dec* | $600.00 | $165.00 | $765.00 |
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
MLS Appraiser (MLS Access Only)
Annual renewal rate: $325
| MLS | App Fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $325.00 | $165.00 | $490.00 |
| Feb | $298.00 | $165.00 | $463.00 |
| Mar | $271.00 | $165.00 | $436.00 |
| Apr | $244.00 | $165.00 | $409.00 |
| May | $217.00 | $165.00 | $382.00 |
| June | $190.00 | $165.00 | $355.00 |
| July | $163.00 | $165.00 | $328.00 |
| Aug | $136.00 | $165.00 | $301.00 |
| Sept | $109.00 | $165.00 | $274.00 |
| Oct | $82.00 | $165.00 | $247.00 |
| Nov* | $325.00 | $165.00 | $490.00 |
| Dec* | $325.00 | $165.00 | $490.00 |
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
Non-MLS Membership Options
Select an option below to review prorated annual dues for membership without LCBR MLS access.
REALTOR® Membership Only (No MLS Access)
Annual renewal rate: $446
This option is available to licensees with a Managing Principal who holds a REALTOR® type membership with the Lake Country Board of REALTORS® . Primary REALTOR® membership also includes membership with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR) and National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
| Local | State | National | App Fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $120.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $611.00 |
| Feb | $110.00 | $115.00 | $188.00 | $165.00 | $578.00 |
| Mar | $100.00 | $105.00 | $175.00 | $165.00 | $545.00 |
| Apr | $90.00 | $95.00 | $162.00 | $165.00 | $512.00 |
| May | $80.00 | $84.00 | $149.00 | $165.00 | $478.00 |
| June | $70.00 | $74.00 | $136.00 | $165.00 | $445.00 |
| July | $60.00 | $64.00 | $123.00 | $165.00 | $412.00 |
| Aug | $50.00 | $54.00 | $110.00 | $165.00 | $379.00 |
| Sept | $40.00 | $43.00 | $97.00 | $165.00 | $345.00 |
| Oct | $30.00 | $33.00 | $84.00 | $165.00 | $312.00 |
| Nov* | $120.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $611.00 |
| Dec* | $120.00 | $125.00 | $201.00 | $165.00 | $611.00 |
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
Affiliate Membership (No MLS Access)
Annual renewal rate: $295
An Affiliate is an individual who does not hold an active real estate license but has interests in the real estate profession. Affiliate membership is granted to the first person who joins from a company, therefore designating them as the main representative for this company. Affiliates also hold membership with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR).
| Local | State | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $170.00 | $125.00 | $295.00 |
| Feb | $156.00 | $115.00 | $271.00 |
| Mar | $142.00 | $105.00 | $247.00 |
| Apr | $128.00 | $95.00 | $223.00 |
| May | $114.00 | $84.00 | $198.00 |
| June | $100.00 | $74.00 | $174.00 |
| July | $85.00 | $64.00 | $149.00 |
| Aug | $71.00 | $54.00 | $125.00 |
| Sept | $57.00 | $43.00 | $100.00 |
| Oct | $43.00 | $33.00 | $76.00 |
| Nov* | $170.00 | $125.00 | $295.00 |
| Dec* | $170.00 | $125.00 | $295.00 |
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
Affiliate Associate (No MLS Access)
Annual renewal rate: $100*
An Affiliate Associate is an individual employed by the same company as an active LCBR Affiliate Member who wishes to join LCBR at a reduced rate.
Affiliate Associates do not hold membership with the Georgia Association of REALTORS® (GAR).
* The Annual Membership Fees are determined annually by the Board of Directors and are subject to change.
Note - All Membership Dues are Non-Refundable.
A REALTOR® Emeritus is any person who has held membership in the National Association of REALTORS® as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or a combination thereof, for a cumulative period of 40 years. The REALTOR® Emeritus will also have served on a national committee for at least one year 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 the local, state, or national Associations. In addition to a dues waiver, REALTOR® Emeritus members are no longer required to complete NAR's Triennial Code of Ethics and Fair Housing Training Requirements.
The dues waiver does not take effect until the following 'dues season'. For example, members approved as Emeritus at the NAR Mid-Year or Annual meetings in 2026 would have their dues waived starting in 2027. Upon approval, each REALTOR® Emeritus member will receive a congratulatory letter, certificate, and 40-year REALTOR® Emeritus lapel pin.
If you believe you qualify to be a REALTOR® Emeritus as defined above, please download and submit the REALTOR® Emeritus application, found in the "Applications" section of this page.
For more information about the NAR's Committee process, please click here or check out NAR's FAQs Page related to Committee Service.
*All Emeritus Applications must be submitted by March 15th & September 15th of each year.
All Emeritus Applications will be reviewed by the National Association of REALTORS® at the mid-year meeting or the Annual Conference.
Click here to review NAR's REALTOR® Emeritus Award Process FAQs.
NAR Consumer Advertising Campaign
Each year, your Renewal Statement contains a separate line item for the NAR Consumer Ad Campaign Special Assessment.
The Consumer Ad Campaign Special Assessment will allow NAR to deliver messages quickly and effectively to consumers and public policymakers about issues that matter to REALTORS® and their clients – issues such as access to affordable mortgage financing, tax incentives to home ownership, overly stringent credit requirements, and cumbersome short sales and foreclosures.
As you may know, the Consumer Advertising Campaign remains one of the most popular programs among NAR members... 95% of REALTORS® favored the advertising program, and 91% would like to see more NAR advertising that protects homeownership, promotes real estate investment, and advances the REALTOR® profession.
While this line item is distinct from your NAR dues, it is not optional.
For more information on the current NAR Consumer Advertising Campaign, "Right by you," please visit nar.realtor/right-by-you.
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Tax Deduction Information
GAR Deduction Notice: A portion of dues used for lobbying activities at the state level is not deductible for income tax purposes.
For 2026, GAR has estimated $10.20 (8.32%) of dues as nondeductible.
NAR Deduction Notice: A portion of dues used for lobbying activities at the federal level is not deductible for income tax purposes.
For 2026, NAR has estimated $55.00 (35%) of dues as nondeductible. The $45.00 Consumer Advertising Campaign Assessment is fully deductible.