Same reason as before for the $30 per member increase. NAR has not show any member benefits that would warrant an increase in dues. If this is to the recent investment in logo change, that is an unwarranted increase and should not be passed down to the NAR members. NAR will need to show better member benefits in resources/technology/training to justify this increase.

• The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*
• Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.
• NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.
• NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.
• Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transac...

NAR is not managing $ well. If you need extra funds, get rid of useless RPR.

well.....let's see.....we currently pay $120 a year to them. There are over 27,000 Realtors in Houston. Only in HOUSTON. Who knows how many in the entire United States.

So from Houston alone they are getting $3,240,000. WHAT IN THE HELL ARE THEY DOING WITH ALL OF THIS MONEY? WHO IN THE HELL GETS IT???

So if they get $3,240,000 a year from HOUSTON. They are getting BILLIONS from all over the US.

So people are sitting nice and cushy while Realtors are out here hustling our asses off....

yeah...................................NO INCREASES!!! TO HAR, NAR OR TAR.....

I would first like to know why you would need to increase dues every year when you have a million members and new members joining every year. Personally, I will never agree to a yearly increase. They need to do a better job of explaining how they currently spend our dues and they need to do a better job of managing expenditures within the organization.

High enough!

We have so many expenses all ready! NO!

Why wouldn't I be opposed to an increase indefinitely?!?!?

We have high dues as it is, not to mention all the other costs for us to be competitive.

I haven't seen any positive impact from spending increases on any front in real estate that has benefited the real estate community as a whole. Considering that NAR plans to develope a realtor owned system seems impractical due to the multitude of platforms already available on the market. As for political assistance, very little has occurred. I don't see these ideas providing any long term improvements in the industry.

See the above answer.

I think that is to much money to be putting out

I think NAR needs to go back to it's origins and concentrate on Realtors and serving our needs vs. technology that we would probably not even use. They are also allowing the likes of Zillow, etc... to better organize businesses away from Realtors. Who exactly is NAR serving other than themselves?

no value added

I want to be responsible for how my money is spent in my business

Not sure the actual dollar amount

Don't need to be higher

same reason as above.

Never set increases in place. They are not needed or explained now. This sounds like the inflation adjustments in the federal budget. The primary reason it grows out of control.

HIGH ENOUGH

There needs to be a cap on the "indefinitely."

See above response

too much money for no justification. It is outrageous. Stop taking so many trips.

As Realtors we take cuts , often
NAR can make do!

because that type of percentage increase is ridiculously high and is not in touch with reality of other similar organizations.

Its too high

Again with the extraction of monies w/o clear checks and balances in place.

I don't believe in blanket rate increases. Issues need to be regularly addressed and reevaluated.

waste of money

Increase is not justified.

See response above. In addition, please eradicate the notion from your mentality that progressive, increased spending is a viable, legitimate answer to a failed, weak strategy. Originate & execute a sound program that promotes the goal & mission. And do it with the resources at hand. Present NAR as a huge voting block which elects/defeats candidates. I 've never seen a candidate reject a large endorsement; payola or no payola. Just tell the candidate most aligned with NAR's philosophy that if they do not deliver, NAR will support their opposition.

no comment

We pay enough. You do not offer anything that I use other than zip forms and I do not want unnecessary paraphernalia to sell us. Please Stop selling stuff to agents. Please pay more attention to the agents who violate laws practicing real estate. I see agents breaking laws all the time. No governing.

I prefer not to pay NAR any.

Absolutely not!!See above. Our costs continue to increase just to stay in business.

See above.

I think the dues are high enough and NAR does not do enough to raise the dues any further.

Same

See answer above

An automatic increase each year? An increase should be evaluated and voted on by the members.

See above.

It would appear NAR needs to have better accountability/management of costs. An automatic increase upward every year would result in no accountability to control costs whatsoever.

Absolutely no!!!! On what basis can NAR propose such a thing other than they do not want to pretend to have justification for increasing dues.

Increases should not be automatic and without accountability

Because

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.

No reason

We pay more than enough already and the real estate business is inconsistent for us to observe higher cost

I pay enough!

NAR has increased its dues more than others.

NAR should allocate their funds differently.

I feel their proposed increase is not adequately justified for the reasons that are stated.

Too much!

As a newer member I would strongly object to having to pay a percentage of revenue if in a few years my annual revenues are consistently higher. I would rather pay a flat upfront dues fees' increase if the Board feels an increase is necessary.

Same statement as above. NAR needs to realign their budgets to create a feasible budget and stick to it.

It isn't worth it.

That's simply ridiculous.

I don't see what they are spending money for now.

NAR does not represent my opinions.

NAR receives enough money to meet its stated purpose and like all companies, can trim waste, if more money is required to meet its goals. This is how I operate my business and ask the same of NAR.

Is there some reason for an annual increase? Or is it 'just because'? I'm not saying our fee increases are bad when there's benefit to be gained or some compelling reason to raise them but to just arbitrarily raise them 2.5% each year??? I say no thank you.

This is a captured market. Unregulated for now.

Funds can be moved from other uses to cover what they propose to do with this increase in fees.

I am semi-retired. My income is lower and my expenses do not need to be increasing.

Dues are too expensive and there is no reason to raise them.

No, can't afford it.

I do not want money going for an organization that is too political, I feel NAR is too political. They should not be allowed to spend money on politics.

In these days of "High Tech" the members should see a decrease in dues.

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

Why do we need this? I, too, would like to ensure that my home or bank account appreciates on a certain percentage basis each year, but that isn't realistic and I am not comfortable with a professional association locking this in with no guarantee that everything always moves up.

Same reason as above.

Expenses keep increasing, not affordable.

Not near as outrageous as $30.00 a year to start with

I can't afford anymore fees.

AGAIN, THEY NEED TO DO BETTER AT BUDGETING AND SPENDING AND SPEND OUR MONEY WHERE IT COUNTS AND CUTS OUT THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE NOT WORKING. TREAT OUR MONIES AS IF IT WERE THEIR PERSONAL MONEY AND WOULD THEY SPEND IT ON THE ADS AND THINGS IF IT CAME DIRECTLY OUT OF THEIR PERSONAL BUDGET.

We already have too much in fees

Better sippot

The same

This increase doesn't benefit the members. It's just a way for to make more money off the members who feel they need to be apart of this association. I feel they may lose many members including myself. I love being apart of the association but I think it's a bit much.

The increases are not justified

I don't see the justification yet.

Again we pay so many fees now. It has to stop somewhere.

Too high already and no real value.

Payment increase is clear but no scope of work is provided. I don't know the value coming from this increase at all.

Never in favor of "automatic" increases!

There is no cap on the increase with this proposal. Meaning 10 years would equal 25% and so on. I would prefer voting for every increase.

HAR's Board of Directors has voted to oppose the proposed NAR dues increase in favor of a reallocation of resources to meet members' future needs. Since NAR has invited members to share their feedback, we are asking you to complete this two question survey. The NAR board will vote on the proposed increases at their Board of Directors meeting in Washington DC on May 19th.

They will just squander the money. There's not a income problem at NAR but a spending problem.

Dues are high enough already and expenses should not be growing at 2.5% year over year. If either or both of these changes are enacted, I may drop my membership. I can conduct my business without NAR membership.

I don't like where the money is going.

Not transparent

Please increase dues it will help eliminate realtors who practice part-time or do 2 transactions a year. Call it what you want, or allocate funds as needed. The reality is we won't see the extra benefit but we can only hope it eliminates those taking up unnecessary space in our industry. I believe an increase will help. Please do something about the over saturation of part-time unqualified realtors. Thank you!

Not worth it

Why is any increase deemed necessary especially this far in advance. Why not a decrease instead? By the year 2020, the world could be in any position. Why anticipate that everything goes up?

Same reason previously stated.

No

not justificed

I'm opposed

Because Licensed Active agents pay way to many fees as it is. We pay fee'd and due'd to death. It is hard enough to try and make a living already.

I would like to see reasons for raising the dues that are in my best interests.

Can't afford.

You cannot predict constant increases as they note.

Ridiculous to have continuous increases that are not tied to increases in services or costs.

Let's hold off on any increase till the economy settles in and we can adjust to the new tax laws.

don't think it's fair to do so like that.

NAR just created a scandal out of attempting to change our beloved Realtor Logo. The NAR used a quarter of a million dollars for what could have been done for literally 5-10 dollars. Their erroneous actions have shown a price increase is not in the best interest of the realtors who the NAR depends on.

Fees have increased significantly over the years and NAR should now focus on spending efficiency.

The average income for REALTOS is not enough for any more fees.

The dues have already been raised significantly. NAR needs to get financial guidance on how better to manage their funds and resources...and should not raise dues.

NAR still needs to show value on what they do.

What expense is going up to warrant an increase??? Only on an as need basis.

We do not need another transaction system! Our brokers control what we use. Enough of the transaction systems. NAR political advocacy is just another special interest group and does nothing that is really good for everyone and the country!
We need NAR to beat zillow! Right now NARRPR, realtor.com all are second fiddle to zillow. NAR is not helping our individual business.

The cost of being in Real Estate has gotten to be too much for a lot of Realtors. I can understand a small increase per year.

Same

This is ridiculous! An organization funded in 1908 with 1.3 million members, collecting dues at $156 million a year and they are still asking for more money????? Something is wrong within the organization. They need to drain the swamp and stop the corruption in their organization!

Seriously??? They already water a ton of our hard earned money on the expensive logo debacle.

Agree with HAT

The cost outweigh the benefits

No way, that needs to happen each year if they are better managers.

This will make it expensive for new and seasoned agents over time to be members. Also if new tax laws do not allow dues to be deducted then it's a loss for members making net income even lower.

Again, What's the benefit for the members? Will they continue to allocate $250,000 to get a crappy logo that could have been made better for $5 on Fiverr? NAR needs refreshing, and it's starting to look like they should start the refresh with the board!!

Better money management

NAR cannot seem to properly handle funds they're currently collecting. Spending 250,000.00 for a new logo is ridiculous.

Keep it at state level.

Real estate fees are high enough. Just use the current funds more efficiently.

I know that Chicago is not a low priced area. Perhaps we should move off of Michigan Ave. No kidding, why not move to some other area or another state, where the cost of living and rent space is not so high?

NO PLEASE DON'T. Wait on how the economy will turn. Leave the fees alone.

Cost to operate increases for all businesses.

Why does it have to go up (not down)?

Use the money you get from us wisely. I am very concerned about how you are spending our dues after the Realtor logo fiasco! Come on NAR - we are watching our budgets and it's time for you to do the same.

Too Much

Nar's budgeted funds are being misappropriated to pay for political gain.

Seeing as commissions have a history of decreasing over time, real estate agents would eventually not be able to afford these dues. I know some of us are already struggling.

Provide us more services as members if there is an increase. Keep expenses within the budget.

It appears you are trying to drive Realtors away from the association rather than finding productive ways to encourage members.

NAR needs to show value

Never approve an on-going increases - too much like the "evergreen" contracts that are now unacceptable.

not worth the money

Again raising our fees to give us the same thing we already have is Ludicrous!

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.

NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.

Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transactio...

NAR wastes far too much of our $ for failed programs!

Not needed.

This shouldn't be a fixed and continually increasing expense for members when we already have so many other expenses pertaining to our businesses.

Need better financial/money management within NAR.

I do not want to give anyone the right to tax me automatically every year. Really? What accountability will they have to hold the line on expenses. NO! NO! NO!

Same reason as above.

We should vote annually.

Charge brokers, or franchises, not agents.

Learn to better manage your money the way we have to.

are you kidding, a perpetual dues increase?! UNREAL, NAR is already wasting huge amounts of members money, the organization has outlived its usefulness, so NAR wants to raise dues every year for ever and ever, whoever thought of this idea needs to be fired.
HAR needs to make public all NAR Directors from HAR who vote in favor of NAR dues increases, this information needs to be made public to all HAR Members.

Raising dues, unreal.

It's already too expensive

Stated above, enough said to someone gets a good control of the budget.

As is the fees are already high, with this high fees, there are going to be Realtors that cannot afford and hang their licenses.

They need to reallocate existing resources and stop raising the dues.

Dues are too high already

Just open ended increases mean they will find ways to spend it. This is liberal thinking at best and ludicrous! We need to pay more attention to who is in charge.

2.5% per member effective in the year 2020 and each year thereafter indefinitely? Absolutly not.
The rates are already high enough and with this proposal, they will NEVER stop climbing.

Again, NO. They continue to raise dues and waste money.

I see little to no benefit in our market from the actions of NAR. They lobby for many items that are not in the best interest of the country but in the best interest of themselves. Their general tendency is politically very liberal as displayed by policies they support and speakers at their functions.

They opposed the tax reform bill but not a health care bill which caused far greater problems. NAR limited the functions available to HAR members causing the "Platinum" extra charge. I feel they are responsible for Zillow/Trulia trying to sell me the right to have my name show on my own listings which is utterly wrong.

I would prefer not being forced to be a member of NAR regard...

See answer above

We already face many challenges in the industries; discounted brokers, flat fee brokers, who in exchange of their big discounts, offers very little client support. An increase in our fees would only create another financial burden to us Realtors who strive to provide the best service to our clients.

NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.
If NAR increases dues another $30 per member, the NAR Dues will have increased 134%.

its too much!

No accountability

No need. Same reason

Don't know what they will be providing at that point

Unless they can show a direct benefit increase related to a dues increase I won't be in favor of just increasing our fees every year. It costs enough to be a real estate agent as it is.

Same answer as above. Plus it appears other sources of funding are readily available to the association without a dues increase.

I concur with HAR's assessment.

It is cumulative. The percent increase is horrible.

No benefit from NAR

As REALTORS we already pay a large amount of our commission to dues for regional and national boards.

Please see above.

Again, more details and it might also be a barrier to entry into the field.

An automatic increase without knowing if an increase would be justified?

I understand that costs go up. It also allows me to budget for my dues more efficiently. There are no surprises.

NAR does not need it

The more they take away from the agents, the less me make and they can sleep at night knowing the we, as agents, have to deal with whatever they decide to TRY to maintain our business!!

THEY DO NOTHING TO PROTECT AND BENEFIT MEMBERS IS LIKE OTHER TAX

I feel what we are paying now is fair. That is outrageous!

Same reason

Yall EARN ENOUGH FROM US

Dues keep going up

NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.

I trust the HAR leadership's reasoning for opposing it.

We have enough dues to pay without an increase every year.

Enough is enough reign it in!! We are already arbitrarily paying for magazines that we may or may not want.

The fees for HAR and NAR are too high currently. Reduce overhead if you need more money to spend.

As time goes on the cost of business goes up so I would support an increase based on CPI.

Already paying a lot in yearly dues.

Not getting the bang for the buck.

It cost more to lobby than ever before and NAR must continue to protect the interest of all Realtors!

Dues are getting too expensive.

It's unnecessary.

Wish I could give myself a raise. How about working on grouping us for medical insurance?

The market is changing. They should change with it.

One again it is a big increase within one year

Just a ridiculous request with no rationale to support

NAR's Board needs trim it's budget and invest in projects and programs that show a measurable ROI. IT is insane to have perpetual increase in member fees year-on-year. NAR is becoming an unsustainable organization unless it can clearly demonstrate it's unique value proposition.

I do not trust them to spend it effectively.

Why increase when there is nothing wrong?

The increase is high especially for me as new realtor and not making money yet.

There is no need for more dues.

Flat rate increases never make sense unless someone is going themselves a raise

Same reasons as above.

Increasing annual dues by 2.5% each year, every year, is not necessary as the services still remain the same. With increasing and advanced technology, the Realtor Agent's job is soon going to go out of style, unless something is done to protect our jobs. It is becoming more and more competitive and agents are starting to give back commissions. There are no regulations or laws against giving back commissions and many Indian Realtors are spoiling the REALTOR Agent trade by giving back 3% commissions and keeping bonuses. Many Realtors are becoming REALTOR of the year by following such illegal practices. The NAR hardly seems to know or be aware about such goings-on in the industry.

Too many expenses already. Please I beg of you, it would be of great help if they remain the same.

You need to be more fiscally responsible with the dues you now get !!

NAR should NEVER be allowed to increase anything unilaterally in the future!!! In my opinion, this change affords NAR the ability to NOT operate effectively and still receive increase funds every year...this is the wrong incentive!!!!

This automatic annual increase is another way of minimizing NAR's accountability to its membership.

Increasing cost of Realtors will solve the inefficiency of NAR to manage their funds appropriately I respectfully request that they step back and evaluate why they are continually depleting their funds. Charging members more to make up for their mistakes is foolish, reckless, and unprofessional.

No comment at this time.

No more cost

Again, NAR is too big. Real estate is more state and local; why do we need more involvement from the national level? We don't. No. No. No.

Not good on members who are already under heavy financial burden for yearly and quarterly dues for local HAR, Supra and state real estate organizations.

No increase is needed.

Same

Unnecessary. We pay enough as it is.

Too high already

See above.

Please consssult survey professionals the next time.

Until NAR can prove they are capable of handling the money we currently pay them, they should not be entitled to additional funds.

There's no need to extend this indefinitely

The fess are already too high.

See above. Why don't you guys better use your existing resources than squeezing members. Professional dues cost a lot and you have your hand in a lot of pots with other things like CCIM. Lay off the increases.

live with what you have

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*

It's a irresponsible way to grow the bureaucracy - give me more of your hard earned $ and NAR will find a way to spend it.

Manage the funds you already have better

First of all why are increases necessary. If increases continue you a price people out the market they start doing other things.

We need ongoing support

Same reason... wasteful spending.

Read Above

Not enough communication between NAR and members to make them an actual Advocate

I believe fees are already high enough. It puts a strain on agents already struggling to pay the current fees.

Excessive

Same reason

My commissions haven't increased

Same reason--all goes up but our income.

I need to control costs. Everyone that supports agents increase costs.

Unjustified. Unwarranted.

Please see above.

Dues are high enough and barely affordable for the average Realtor.

automatic increases do not provide for evaluation and oversight of previous year's spending AND needs

* i will not find value in any transaction management system.
* NAR has reserves to be used first.
* already a history of significant increases to membership dues

Increasing dues each year indefinitely is way too broad.

cut waste and unnecessary expenses

It is my opinion that NAR needs to be limited to a lobbying group for legislative purposes only. They need to be restricted from managing and controlling local MLS systems and policies and procedures. The local MLS systems know what's best for them, their market and they are members. I am 100% opposed to anything that would finance NARs continued interference in local MLS systems.

Automatic increases are disrespectful to the paying members

NAR does nothing for those realtors who need them.

See above comment.

Too many fees already!

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessment income to provide substantial funds for advocacy. I agree the annual increase is not consistent with the transparency.

See comments above

I'll agree with the recommendations of HAR Board of Directors on that one.

No fair, not worth the additional cost to us as members.

Commission percentages to agents are decreasing and NAR needs to recognize this.

Too much expense nothing in return.

Ditto. Same as above.

Same reasons as above.

The existing income needs to be better managed.

The dues are already considerable and increasing annually will diminish the interest in the industry. It is difficult maintaining your license and paying dues initially when starting your business especially when there are no sales.

I believe that NAR needs better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.

NAR has failed to justify what they are getting now. I strongly oppose any increase especially an automatic money grabbing annual increase. I support at least a 50% reduction of NAR dues. Listen to the Realtors because, just like Austin Texas, this will come to a head sooner than later. NAR is a self serving organization that has very little benefits for the average member.

Increases should be determined by actual needs, not an automatic increase.

Too much

See above.

With inflation every year NAR needs to continue on the path it has been on.

Not Necessary. Increase not justified.

Absolutely not! Nobody guarantees ME an increase! I have to figure out a way to manage what I've already got, and they can do the same. And, by the way, the last time I saw numbers on this, the NAR paid leadership is RAKING IT IN on compensation! Seems to me to be FAR TOO MUCH! CUT SOME SPENDING!!!

The reasons stated by HAR

I don't see the need for the increase

When the management and Board at NAR take a cut in salary and benefits, then they can ask for more money. If I had my way, I wouldn't belong to NAR. Unfortunately, it's a requirement for me.

NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors

I do not find value

There have been too much increase and I feel NAR should better manage their funances

Same reason, as I mentioned above.

Raise barrier to entry for agents. Will reduce the number of non-professional agents.

I think they need to look at their budget right now and see the priorities instead of just counting on increases yearly!

How the money was spent for the logo rebuild, I don't feel the money is being allocated and used properly or to our benefit.

An automatically scheduled increase may incite unwise spending.

No one should be guaranteed a profit. It should be earned!

NAR, please look for the money within your current money management style. I've been paying dues for over 15 years now and didn't see much of benefit from it.

I see no value.

To increase annually, is to admit you have no clue how much money is needed and are not being responsible with what has already been received.

Again they need to be held accountable for how they spend the funds that they keep asking from us that seems to be never enough and hire qualified accountants who are capable of as they say,
"show me the money"

I do n ot deel it is necessary with the industry commission fee staying the same.

because I am struggling.

HAR reasons

Again I agree with the items presented by HAR including the idea NAR can run a tighter ship and therefore may not need automatic annual increases.

Again, I can't see how it is in the best interest of anyone but NAR not it's members.

That would be end of my real estate career. I cant survive with those increases.

I do not need the group to speak for me politically. If we are paying more dues it needs to go stronger education and training of Agents. That is the biggest problem with your industry. Too many fly by night Agents.

The annual dues are already expensive. A proposal to increase them needs to be justified with a clear explanation as to why.

We pay for too many affiliates for our business.

Having a set increase per year without any additional benefits or services planned shows an increase just to have an increase. Not Good!

Blanket increases only allow increased expenses that do not benefit the membership.

same reason above.

There has not been an increase in services to us, this is ridiculous.

Too hign already

It is expensive to be a Realtor, there are 2 of us in the family who are (husband and wife) slammed with fees at the end of the year, at Christmas time. Please keep in mind our MLS fees, broker fees, giving up commissions to make close deals for the good of seller or buyer. I just do not see where the increase should be increased on a yearly bases, and that fact it is a set percentage every year, doesn't seem fair. We have more RE agents now than ever. We sell less because the market is saturated with new agents, we believe NAR is getting plenty to take care of their needs and to do this on a yearly basis would hurt us as the fees keep going up but our 3% commission stays the same and lately, I've had to do 2% because the seller requires...

I am opposed to it if they enact the $30 increase. Otherwise I would be able to agree to it as a cost of doing business increase that seems to be reasonable.

Same answer

I don't see anything for the money I am already spending with NAR.

Most Realtors have a hard enough time trying to make money and someone else wants to spend it.

We are given major support through these memberships.

Realtors already have to many fees.

NAR never gets a vote from the Realtors who are padding their wallets. They chose among a few and leave the voice of the 99.9% out.

NAR should be looking for ways to cut its expenses each year rather than build in a cushion that would allow a bureaucracy to grow bigger each year, but not better.

Not needed- just handle what we are already paying more effectivelyOutrageous!

For every increase there should be some form of rationale and/or benefit to members to justify the increase, and not just because it's a new year.

I have to know how much dues will be impressed and it canno be open ended

The more people will have to pay in dues, the less they will want to become realtors

Same.

Already high enough

They wasted money on logo that looks the same and don't protect our MLS data from poaching tech companies.

And that 2.5% increase annually starting in 2020, if you can't work and convince the public that commissions are negotiable and there is no 'standard 6% fee' then it may be time to create some competition for you to keep you on your toes.

I am a Certified Real Estate Appraiser and as a member of HAR, TAR and NAR ... I feel it is unnecessary to bill the appraiser the same as a realtor ... we only utilize the data ... we are not putting in data or taking up space with photos ... we merely use the data ... I pay almost $1,600/year to utilize the MLS ... this is broker fee ... agents make more money than appraisers yet I pay what their broker pays ... we need to address this issue ... I am sure there are others that utilize somebody else's account ... but I do not ... I have paid out the nose for the past 11 years ... If I produce 250 reports in one year ... that is $6.40 per report just to use the MLS Data ... we, the appraiser, need a break ... we are slowly being driven out o...

With all the competition ie Zillow and others, why charge more? Perhaps figure a way to get rid of the competition we face from outside.

NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.
If NAR increases dues another $30 per member, the NAR Dues will have increased 134%.
Since 2006, the total cost of NAR Membership has increased $84

Why????? Give us a Good reason!

I see no current benefit as a Realtor from NAR. Handing over my hard earned money for something I don't benefit at all from doesn't make sense.

Excessive; recommend improved fiscal responsibility

All of the realtors work under sponsoring broker. They provide enough resources so we hardly get chance to use Nar material. Nar can divert its resources and use efficiently.

Live within your means like the rest of us.

Stop spending money to buy political votes. You are cheerleading for another Real Estate Bubble which will devastate the industry.

Dues are already expensive enough along with all soft costs Realtors pay on annual basis. Due should stay flat to increase membership size. In doing so you will grow the membership and off set costs for the Association!

I support HAR's position and reasons for opposing the increase.

Realtors already paying too much fees at HAR and NAR and other services

Tremendous support from NAR, but we need approval every time it is increased.

If I vote , I will voted to oppose

Same reasons as above.

I think they can figure out how to spend their money more wisely and have a better budget.

Too many increases and NAR needs to reevaluate current services. Taking a poll to see what Realtors really want and need.

Same reason as above. Between local association supra, ekey, centralized scheduling services, and my broker fees..it's making it near impossible for me to pay my bills.

Real estate Market has not fully recovered

noooooooooooooooooo

Because it is a total waste of our money! If you cannot operate with the tremendous amount of funds you already steal from us, then you should not be in your current job. Thieves.

Definitely opposed to a pre-set and automatic fee increase.

Already to high

I see no value in being a member of any Realtor Association. At HAR, we have had services taken away and having to pay for it ie HAR website. Supra is now paid monthly. It seems as if it is costing more money to be in this business.

Realtors already have so many fees to pay :)

Same reason as above. You are just making it harder financially on the members.

I think the fees are sufficient as they are for the time being.

We have enough dues already!

It is very important to inform you that most of the REALTORS are working only part time, just to have some fun like me. Being a Realtor is extremely expensive already.

Absolutely not, I am a member of many other associations (include trade groups) and out dues and cost increases are no where near this amount.

I feel that they are already too high -- especially for appraisers who only use the MLS and tax records (both read only).

The past increases in previous years suggest that the NAR should focus on improving their financial stewardship and not an automatic increase. If an increase is needed in a particular year for a specific assignment, then the assessment would drive the amount of the increase (not a default amount).

Not necessary. Not needed

Can't afford the dues as it is

Again, I believe the increase is unwarranted and the fees are getting ridiculous overall.

As most boards and government agencies, they are irresponsible in handingly such funds. They should be looking to see how to lower the budget needs not work at how they can spend more.

Sounds like we have become as inefficient as the government bureaucracy. Standard 2.5% increases will only add money to the budget that MUST be spent in order to justify its existence. If all Americans were promises a 2.5% raise each year.....then, we might have a deal.
Adamantly against this foolish proposal.

Agents pay enough in fees already.

There are little immediate benefits being that joining NAR is mandatory. When I was in need from Harvey they did not give me a dime so why should I pay more. These dues generate millions and there should be enough already in the pot to go around. The board should adjust their salary to pay the extra money rather than us hard working realtors.

Where is the money going?

Why does NAR want to declare an automatic increase when they have been depleting the budget and the services are not increasing at all? Work effectively within your budget like we all have to.

Tell HARvto lower fees too

NAR should not prepare their annual budgets based on fees increases. They need to re-allocate money they already have and better manage money they collect. Also, what are they referring to when they say "step up political advocacy"? What more are they going to do?

Vote on it each year........I don't want that kind of commitment.

What do you do?

See above.

Again, why does NAR receive an annual increase in the dues we pay when they should be investigating where the revenues they collect are being misspent or poorly managed.

Maybe a 2.%% increase but NOT every year thereafter indefinitely!!!

NAR does nothing for me and has no bearing on me

NAR has increased dues and still depleted its reserves. Need better financial oversight.

NAR has sold multiple entities that have acted to reduce the clout of realtors, including selling realtor.com. People now think going to that website is the same as going to HAR, which has diminished the authority realtors now possess. NAR is now selling docusign and once again, it is on the backs of the realtors that have worked to provide feedback and beta test, and will not see these sales from realtor funded projects return a decrease in dues. NAR has forced our local association to strip benefits from realtors that our local association was funding from the dues we paid them. We continue to be asked to pay for brand awareness while we lose to zillow. National should charge a diminishing amount each year since we get diminishing va...

See above. There is no legitimate reason to raise dues every year automatically. Many of the costs for NAR are static, so there is no reason to increase dues period, much less annually.

they need to spend our money more wisely than ask for an increase. They get enough!!

our overhead is high enough already

They have enough money slopping around in the till right now.
Let them learn to budget & economize like the rest of us and
"make do" with what they have. Cut some programs, lay off
some employees to make funds available for the new programs
if they truly are that great...which I sincerely doubt.

I have been an NAR Member since 1979. Perhaps us old timers
are just sick and tired of being nickeled & dimed to death on all
sides by NAR / TAR / HAR / MLS. Our peak earning years are well
behind us but there is no "Senior Discount" in the system for us.

Until I can see some significant benefits to the Realtors, I am opposed to any increases in fees

Just another tax and not getting anything for it.

They should have to ask for every increase. It gives us a chance to evaluate the necessity of said increase and improves accountability.

Same response as above.

As mentioned above, should be a percentage of real estate commission.

The same reason listed above. The dues area already high enough.

Same HAR reasons

NO. Too much fees

I did not get a raise this year.

The annual inflation is not 2.5%. Even if it is, it doesn't apply to all sectors. 2.5% increase is therefore not justified. The funds need to be managed smartly without increasing the dues.

Why would anyone vote for something open-ended like that?

Already paying a fair price

Not necessary

When value add opportunities are provided to realtors I can understand an increase. To date, admittedly as a relatively new realtor, I have not seen much if any value add to me or my business from in NAR. Most of my value add comes from TAR & HAR.

I think the leadership of NAR should go to members each year with a proposed budget and not have mandatory dues increases. The leadership has not been financially responsible in the past and needs to be held accountable for cost overruns on various programs.

The cost is not justified

Stretched for budgets

EVERY YEAR... STOP IT

NAR membership money increasing anyway with zero marginal cost added to the organization due to new realtors coming in. Don't need to get more money from existing realtors.

Increased charges should only result when present dues dont cover what is needed. Dont charge til they are needed.

to high already

Costs even more now to be an agent.

NAR should be able to perform with the current level of dues.

Budget better instead of continually asking for more just like the Washington leeches.

All costs are going up like, living cost, food cost, but no increase in commission received.

Find ways to save please.

Until I see a need not in favor of this proposal.

not opposed to minor increases which cover inflation, etc.

I think it should be evaluated at the time, not years in advance.

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

Just as I stated before. Membership will drop. No opened ended deal is ever a good idea. Local and State Assoiations will be hard pressed to continue their advocacy and leadership dues also.

Because the same reason.

All fees are already high enough. Please do not incresase!

Dues are already too high.

same

Too many fees already.

No way to opt out of unnecessary fees.

I do not see a value add for the additional dollars I will have to pay.

First, Financial stewardship is vital for an effective NAR.

Second, I have derived almost no value so far from DocuSign (perhaps NAR needs to better educate me on this matter). Tools such as DocuSign and Transaction Platform provide very limited value for Realtors like myself who operate strictly in commercial brokerage. So many of these tools are oriented towards residential brokerage.

We pay enough already

I will relinquish all memberships if this goes through. We pay too high dues now already that are useless beyond HAR and TAR. Vote on a refund to the membership.

Realtors already pay enough for dues.

I do not feel they have done anything to affect my business. Not connecting with me at least.

Costs are high enough

Same reason.

I am against 2.5% .

I'm on a budget. I am paying two MLS fees and a new realtor. Don't need extra expenses.

The realtor fees are already high for the services provided.

No justification for this at all. Just a money grab.

We pay enough dues on a national level. We pay enough dues on a national level. There are other platforms out there to cover transaction management, building maintenance and renovation, and programs devoted to professionalism, financial wellness, and strategic business innovation. We don't need to re-invent the wheel!

The purpose for the funds, other than future needs, has not been established. These needs should be for the Realtors across the nation.

Same reason as previously stated.

I don't feel there is a justifiable reason to have NAR dues to be increased.

Again, I feel like a lot of the issues that they want to increase spending on is not agreed upon by us, the realtors.

Too many increases

An arbitrary increase without justification or proof as to why these funds are needed and how they will be used seems a way to line NAR's pockets at Realtors expense

Fees aren't fully transparent and increase too greatly.

I feel our dues are high enough. Thank you!

Fiscal responsibility can be a better tool.

An increase in dues should not be a yearly thing. It should be reviewed once every 3-5 years and increased according to actual inflations according to our industry and not the annual consumer inflation rates.

I need to see what additional benefits I am getting due to the increase.

Too much

Control expenses.

Just not seeing what real estate agents would be getting for the increase. Certainly not much of value to me

NO I do not want to pay more

We can vote on increases if we need additional monies.

should no be automatic and NAR should again tell us why they should get more money

I approved but with so many new paying dues - show how the increase will benefit us

This is insane! Budgeting built in increases in spending is exactly the opposite thing to do, it's how our government functions and has gotten into the spending abyss we're in. Fiscal responsibility year over year to not spend more than you take in and find efficient ways to operate is what is needed. Not automatic spending increases and 'taxes' on your members.

Before to long it will be too expensive to be a realtor because of the dues.

I say the say thing!!! There is way to much waste and money spent on things I do not believe NAR should be doing and that there are better ways to spend our current dues. That is also like signing a blank check to someone and also I'm not guaranteed of a 2.5% raise so why should they.

See above. NAR needs to rethink its direction and relationship with local associations as well as the Realtors the local associations represent.

2.5% increase YoY?! Are you serious? No. Absolutely not.

Same reason

We do not need to raise the dues. I am aposed to any increases.

Agree with all the reasons the HAR BOD have already opposed the increase.

They get lots of money from other places--

Too expensive

Having a preset annual increase encourages spending without forethought and oversight.

We already pay a lot of fees. We don't need another increase and continuing increasing fees for NAR. It is ridiculous.

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*
Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.
NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.
NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.
Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transaction manag...

I agree with the HAR board about the lack of transparency going forward with an automatic annual increase as well as on the issue with duplication of what HAR provides as far as software.

I would like to see a better benefit from NAR before an increase is warranted.

I do not utilize NAR membership services. The only reason that I pay dues is to keep my CCIM membership/designation.

The entire world already tries to capitalize and take advantage of any and all success that Realtors attain. The last thing I want to see is an organization taking more from me and doing less.

My annual income and tat of the realtors that NAR feeds off of is certainly not guaranteed. Get real, produce something for those paying your livelihood and then lets talk about what that's worth. For example, if they can get relo fees reduced from 40% to 35% I'd be prepared to split the savings.

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.
Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.
NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.
NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.
Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transaction manage...

You cannot sign a blank check.

I don't think raising it indefintely is good for us as realtors. A short term raise maybe to civer any shortages for goals we want to cover but not indefinitely.

Not justified

I pay enough fees as realtor ready. I'd like to keep my money not give more away...

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.

Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transaction management and digital signature solutions therefore many members will receive no benefit from NAR continuing to provide ZipForms as a member benefit.

If NAR increases dues another $30 per member, the NAR Dues will have increased 134%.

Increases should be based on zero budgeting forecast each year

We do NOT know what they are spending our money on and we do not have any input on anything or any changes they decide to make.

A LOT of money is being wasted and they want more ????

Too much for me who does not have that much business.

We pay too much already

I pay enough in dues and fees for the industry I work end.

High fees already

Dues should be based on budget and not have an automatic increase.

Need better financial stewardship.

Again, I understand to keep up with rising costs of this and that; somewhere the money has to come from and usually it is the underdog--us. It is too much money for the young and old realtors.

No

NAR needs to rethink where they are putting OUR money. NAR has made many bad mistakes, and they need to concentrate only Political advocacy. That is where NAR can show it's strength to it's membership. Cut the fluff.

I can't afford it.

As stated previously

We are paying enough already!

NAR gets plenty from us now. The local dues and State dues constantly increase and are the providers closest to us. NAR does not need additional funds!!

No need to be greedy

I don't like the idea of blanket increases. Would prefer to address things as they come up.

Are you crazy? All the money goes to the fat cat lobbyists.

We pay enough as it is.

Our fees are already too high!

I have not problem with increases, but not unlimited per year. We may need increases and we should pay for them as needed, but not as a profit center, only to overcome our expenses as an Association.

See no need I see no benefit pay Mg the fee I do pay

Because they have a huge cash reserve and costs are already too high when all education, supra, dues, etc. are taken into account. They are also spending money funding projects that benefit very few realtors.

It cost too much already!!!!!!!!!!

I don't see why they need all that extra money.

Please see my comments above.

Manage better

Same reason as above. The requirements are way to low to be in this business and thus the professionalism is decreasing every year.

Same reason. Let marketplace competition develop software serving Realtor needs.

It's unnecessary.

We pay enough to our National, State and local associations.

I don't need their transaction management and they should make do with what they already get

Same reason as above

No increase

They need to budget better and stop coming to us for more money

The value of the NAR membership is not worth such an increase.

Dues are already to high. It would be great if someone could come up with a plan that we could all participate for health insurance.

See answer above.

Everyone wants a cut of Realtors money, We do all the work and others reap the benefit.

As above

built in fee increases, no thanks.

Again, why do they need the money other to fund more pet projects. What have they done with the money we've paid so far?

Why should I pay more? There is no added benefit. Tell me NAR is going to fight Zillow & big companies to take back Realtors leads...that would be worth it!! Other than that...it's not worth a penny more.

Our income does not always go up accordingly and depending on market, natural disaster, etc., it may be a stretch for some to stay in business. Cost of doing business continues to rise.

They can spend the current dues funds more wisely.

Too much spending.

Dues today are too high.

auto increases will result in poor financial management due to guaranteed financial increases

This is just another "built in" increase that will continue yearly and eventually cause agents and brokers to "go broke"!

WTH for? Nothing?

There is no need for an increase every year; my income is not guaranteed every year.

annual dues are already excessively expensive, we realtors are still the working class and need to put food on the table.

Same answer as above.

Again, I stand behind the HAR Board of Directors on this issue and would prefer to see a reallocation of resources to meet members' future needs rather than have any increase in dues.

Because it does it will not benefits me in any ways!

Same thing as earlier.

same response from previous feedback.

Realtors struggle with excessive fees already - this burden should not be added to their backs...find another way - NAR.

Who wants to be a member of anything that has 2.5% per member increase yearly and it is indefinitely?!!!!!!!

Our fees are the reason realtor can't practice.

No need to increase.

All associations already take too much of our money.

The fee increase could become very burdensome to real estate agents. When you look at continuing education cost related to renewing our license, license renewal, cost of insurance, local state and national dues it is a lot for the average sales agent. A 2.5% increase potentially annually for an indefinite time does not make sense.

There is no justification for a scheduled annual increase. This seems like an attempt to allow increased spending without listening to the membership. The leadership should remember as the cost increases fewer members will continue to be members. In this day of easily available low cost advertising, mandatory membership to obtain the benefits of of services like MLS may soon be too costly for the members to afford.

I do not think that an automatic raise is justified without knowing what the money will be used for.

see above, also no across the board increase should ever be forever.

All associations already take too much of our money.

Agents can't afford the increase

Realtors are taxes in various ways almost making it impossible to grow your business with fee increase.

Over time it is a huge increase that has no validity

Same reason as above.

Too costly

Since joining the profession of "Realtor", I have been REQUIRED to pay endless fees, dues, memberships, designations fees, insurance, training, etc... At some point NAR, TAR & HAR need to get their hands OUT OF MY WALLET!!!

Explain why need that much or year and don't like automatic increases without review and oversight.

No real added value

NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.

Again, I think that a reallocation of resources makes more sense.

They offer nothing in return. NAR needs to be abolished.

NAR should be called to explain in great detail who gets paid what and who's pet projects Realtors are paying for with mandatory dues. Justify my mandatory dues before you demand an increase.

See answer to the previous question. While I love my real estate career, it is becoming more expensive to afford staying in the business without doing high-volume and/or high-dollar transactions, which is not in my wheelhouse. I have been self employed for over 30 years in the publishing and remodeling fields and would like to be able to continue in real estate until such time as I decide to retire. I have no desire to retire in the near future. ENOUGH ALREADY applies to this question as well.

I have to live within my budget. They need to live within theirs & I have not seen a benefit from the increases we've already experienced. Too much waste! $30 per person may seem small to them but when $30 comes out of my budget, I have to give up something for my family &/or my business. I'm tired of being nickle & dimed to death!

Same reason as above.

See HAR opposition comments

I would rather it not be automatic, but discussed, explained, and voted on.

Do not see the value in current dues paid

Open ended increases do not provide budgeting stewardship incentives to the NAR staff.

same reason. manage resources better.

An automatic increase of fees without a growing useful value of service in return

Stewardship of the of the NRA not Politics we get enough of the Congress giving them self raises every year.

They have enough!

Too many increase in dues and financial adjustments that could be made.

Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. Don't be a hog.

NAR needs to cut overhead spending

No increase in benefits for members just for NRA board.

NAR has not been effective in protecting Realtors politically nor our business model.

It's already expensive enough. Make adjustments and eliminate unnecessary/less used items.

Affordable cost helps the agent.

Don't see the need for this increase.

not worth it

There is no way you should have an automatic annual increase. Why do you think you should get this?

Dues are already very high.

I don't personally feel that being a member of NAR really helps my real estate business but I'm still a member. Because I take care of the dues for me and my 8 team members, the increase each year is 8-fold to me, so I can't afford that extra expense. I don't see a true ROI from that investment.

Same reason, realtors have to pay to much already.

...give agents and brokers more value for dues and I'd be all for an increase.

There are no supporting factors to increase our dues. We have to work hard for our pay and to have these fees increased with no additional assistance from the organization just shows greed!

Keep expenses low.

Dues have steadily increased, but services that I use have not.

How does this affect my bottom line in Commercial Real Estate? Don't believe in growing bureaucracy!

Don't know what the economy will do in the future

For the reasons above, and also because they want to be a "big" force in Washington, D.C. and that
is not why I pay them dues. As we all know our incomes goes up and down, depending on many
variables, and many of us would not be able to afford such an increase.

Idem

Does not promote fiscal responsibility.

Show me how NAR is planning on increasing my ROI based on my additional expense!

I feel if you grant a 2.5% annual increase automatically, there is no incentive for NAR to hold down costs. It does not promote NAR to be a good steward of dues but encourages NAR to not be accountable for the dollars they already spend or look for ways to cut costs.

Same reason as above.

Asking for a raise indefinitely and not showing they are good stewards of the money is stupid. As paying members we should be allowed to vote once they explain why they need the increase

We are not getting the exposure for what we currently pay. Zillow and others are beating NAR for our market shares. Why do internationals know more about Zillow/Trulia etc than NAR?

Anything that increases annually without due cause is suspect.

I am opposed since I prefer not to pay more and if pay more would expect the highest level of use of the funds, which I feel have not been done thus far. I feel this logo issue clearly shows the failure of NAR with our hard earned dues paid.

Can't afford any more increases in dues!

I've no proof of the necessity for a consistent increase in fees.

We pay enough dues already.

There is most probably a lot of waste and lining of pockets within the administration if they cannot operate within their means.

I agree with the position taken by HAR

All depend how the economy will be at that time

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

Use the funds already provided more efficiently

Again, show why there is a need for this increase????

Can't see the benefit in the increase.

We have so many fees that we are already reasponsible for now.

Not in favor

A percent here and there add up. All of the realtors are paying as they go now. At what time will the working realtors get a break. Almost all things a person has to do to sell a house now cost. If the cost add up and keep going up 1%, 2% . Next thing you know it will cost more to sell a house than to buy one. How can a person make a living if their expenses over ride the cost of doing business.

They need to get someone else in leadership as I feel that the increase is unwarranted. Don't make us pay for poor leadership of finances.

For those who aren't quite up there in income yet
and have families etc to take care of....
$30.00 is a tank of gas, a few groceries, or a day of child care.
And its all a political thing its not really in favor of the little guy.

I'm not feeling true benefits. Too much malarkey utilizing our budget/operating expenses.

It is excessive! It appears we need to infuse management with officers who are more frugal and will opt for tightening the budgets.

What have they done for the agents and brokers lately to get that raise?

I oppose any automatic increase in any dues. It automatically encourages greater spending in all departments of any organization which does so. It discourages better management/control of budgeting.

Really? It is obvious. We work hard for our money and we would like to keep as much as we can......

Dues are already outrageous

I support the increase but NOT Indefinitely.

It's need to cover overhead

With the "increasing" number of Realtors & Brokers on the rise yearly, there is an increasingly large amount of money coming into NAR, TAR & HAR. You should "Never" need to increase the dues -you should reduce dues. Technology strides reduce the number of staff required to operate the associations. Cloud Storage & Serving isn't a large cost factor. Is it costing more to Lobby our elected officials into doing the "right" thing for the American Homeowners? Do the Associations Leadership need increased salaries?

Not on your life our commissions haven't gone up but you guys want more money NO

My income does not have a built in annual increase, so I do not want to obligate myself to an increase in my expenses.

Same answer

because of the way they are allocating it

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

It is so slow. Many people are already having difficulty paying the current fee in order to keep their licenses.

Built in increases do not reflect good business practices. Members do not get a guaranteed 2.5% increase in income annually and neither should the NAR. This is simply guaranteeing a lack of accountability to members. All members will consider dropping their membership under such management directives and financial waste, and should.

We want to see accountability for that money

I believe it would lead to frivolous spending.

There is no justification for the increase every year.

Takes increases without accountability.

With the number of membership growing every year NAR has increased income every year but the funds spent on the members doesn't increase at the rate to justify this increase in dues.

Too many increases already

Same reason

It's INSANE!

This is just ridiculous. Every Realtor is not a million dollar income maker. It will not be affordable. You will end up losing Realtors.

We as realtors already pay a lot of fees.

Fee increases with no benefits is outrageous!!! Better fiscal management should be adopted by the Association.

If this is John you going to kill off a lot of small independent office firms

We do not need to pay more every year.

Enough money has been collected already.

we are already paying a lot

Bureaucracy with no benefit!

NAR Proposed increase is not properly justified. I would like more information on what they are offering to us as realtors.

Same reason as before

Annual dues increases are like taxes . . . they will never end. NAR should have to justify a dues increase every time they want one.

We are losing ground in the fight against free online "mls" services like Zillow.

No more increases.

Again, I believe HAR's stance is correct with this, why not reallocate the funds for the good of all.

I feel that you have enough fees to do what needs to be done without raising our dues. Especially agents trying to survive the Harvey flood in Houston. We are not fight for our lives. We don't need any more price increase on anything at this time.

It's within reason

Too much!

Use the money you have. I cannot increase my commissions each year. Live within your current budget.

Same stated reason as above.

If this is a hardship then one is in the wrong business
I think there ids great value and lots of benefits and I believe its a good benefit

I have been in real estate over 30 years... charge according to how long an agent/broker has had their license.

I see no improvements that validate such a regular increase.

Ridiculous request. If you need more dues revenue, then simply justify the need and get it
approved by the members.

Unless there is something gained with any type of increase, an increase is not warranted.

no transparency into what the open increase will go towards

What are we doing with what we have now, why increase.

Not economically justified

Dues are already so high. Very expensive, and you may lose lots of members with these dues increases.

We pay to much already for the service you'll provide!

Long term, this is a large rate increase without justification.

There's no way these folks should get any money for anything. From an association stand point they're one of the worst organizations on the planet. A bunch of fat cats doing nothing for their constituents

I have seen the political advocacy spend a lot of money and have not gotten very much for it. I can spend my money better.

Seems excessive and unwarranted.

For all the same reasons listed by the HAR Board of Directors.

It is hard enough to pay the dues presently. I do not support this.

A perpetual increase is ridiculous. Realtor's struggling to make ends meet with dozens of other increasing costs cannot afford to spend anything else. I firmly believe members will not realize the benefits of increased spending.

See above.

An automatic dues increase? Seriously?

The 2.5% yearly increase in way more than what would be needed to fulfill any obligations.

Offers little return for money sornt

What does NAR propose to offer us in exchange for an approval? What projects are planned that will cost enough to justify the increase? What budget expense adjustments have been made by NAR to convince me that they using our money wisely? Will they eliminate the waste of money going into RPR?

Too much along with all the other fees.

Not in favor of automatic increases. Should vote every year.

The increase of 2018 is already enough and hard to manage to pay due to amount being so high. Another increase will put many agents in a dilemma of coming up with the money to pay the amount.

It won't matter to me much however as I will be done with it after doing real estate for 26 years - or just dead.

I agree with HAR s findings

What is this increase based on

I am a Commercial Broker.

Built-in increases can quickly get out of hand with mismanagement.

I don't know what a "Realtor-owned transaction management platform" for members is.

Based on information provided

Because i beleive it will have an affect on slowing the entry into an already saturated industry of Realtors!

No need for increases

I do not see an increase in offering from NAR coming from the annual increase.

To much is paid already. You're forcing agents out of the business.

Too much of increase

Same ad above. After while only the well to dobwill be able to work in this industry

I agree with the HAR Board

Knowing there is an automatic annual increase of any amount does not encourage financial stewardship.

See above answer

Because the money always goes for nothing, tired of all the politics

Why?

See above.

Everyone has cost in there business do not need another. Reason is not justified in raising cost

This is not consistent with the concept of transparency. Also, there needs to be better financial stewardship at NAR, not a dues increase.

The cost to be a licensed Realtor is getting out of control. I can not afford the dues now.

NAR does not make good use of our dues as it is.

We (HAR members) already have a transaction management platform for members. NAR needs to make better use of the funds we are already paying them. NAR wasted $250,000 on the new logo design. They wasted money on software / platforms that never materialized; it seems like a bottomless pit that never produces any benefit. HAR provides us (Realtors) with a lot of tools, support, training, services, etc. NAR provides very little that we actually use / benefit from other than political advocacy.

They are thieves.

Same reasons as expressed above.

Please be more transparent in where these funds are being used. A "blanket" increase every year is not a good idea. Starting to act just like a government agency

I do not see any reasons for increase.

You are acting like a government agency, not a group designed to assist REALTORS

Way too high. Might as well start using Zillow once it get to that breakeven point.

Same thing.

As Stated above!!!
We are hit so many ways by NAR, TAR, HAR and MLS its unreal! Its not wonder agents are dropping like flies. And to top it all off you add our listings without our consent to Realtor.com where other agents get our buyers because they are able to pay for area codes, counties and towns! I am totally against another hike!

Again NAR should have a better financial management that can prevent due increase year after year.

I see what our local HAR does for it's members, however I don't see that NAR is as good as allocating necessary funds for our growth and development. The further the money goes away from us the less likely they are to appropriately use it

Maybe you guys need to get a second job, if you need more than you get. You need to find a way to make all the money you get
Generate more money. We have enough dues as it is.!!

It is just an excuse for NAR to spend money—think US Congress. The more we make the more they spend.

Reasonable amount to cover normal cost increases

Can't afford an increase.

As stated above

And I don't like the automatic increases built-in thereafter...looks to me like NAR is just trying to grow its "kingdom" for the sake of growing it.

They are already too high!

There is no real reason for the annual increase, and seems to no end, so absolutely opposed to the increase!

NAR is getting greedy. Many Realtors do not make big money. Increasing fees forever with no accounting for what will be done with the money other than line their own pockets is unfair and unreasonable.

I do not see any merit in the increment.

For what reason?

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*

Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.

NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.

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I do understand the needed fund to support our voices but i think we can do with what we got

NAR collects plenty of money now and does NOT NEED ANY MORE of our money to spend on useless management, salaries, etc!!!!!!!!

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income. NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.

I barely make enough to pay my other fees, but that is part of the business.

We don't even have health insurance, we need to work on that first.

Excessive increase and irresponsible management of current dues.

Keep your cost in line and stop spending money on stupid stuff. I pay for my own expenses, they should as well.

See above, I feel my money is under utilized for what I am getting

Some increase for 2020. Like 10 dollar could be justified.

Some agents can't afford it

Not consistent w/transparency
Since 2006 dues have increased 134%

The % increase should be tied to a specific action plan, which could very at any time, for any given reason, and for variable time periods. Therefore, allowing for an automatic 2.5% yearly increase, indefinitely, makes no business sense to me.

Why
Its hard for the new agent to pay all this pay his fee before he/she even closing on a deal.

Unless I receive increased value from the membership, I don't see a reason to pay more

Due to the possibility of a fluctuating economy.

Cost too much

Increases must never be built-in. Increases must be evaluated and put before membership with rationale and financial figures.

In other words it is hurting those that stay in the business of real estate longer. The price increases, but does the pay increase.... That is just crazy. It should decrease. I know Realtors that have done real estate for 40 years and they would not want to pay the increase annually. It hurts those with the knowledge about real estate and transactions that are the ones to teach our next generation.

The market is down significantly and we don't need an increase in expenses.

All of our political views are NOT the same! So, raising our dues to benefit NAR is bullshit!

There definitely should not be an increase for members who are senior citizens.

It is hard to earn decent money for most realtors.

They are already too high

That is a significant increase

Reallocation if current funds.

Please reallocate current funding to meet changing needs.

There is no explanation of where the money is going to.

This is too significant of an increase.

Too many fees already. I still don't know what NAR even offer!

It then becomes difficult to maintain

Absolutely not! Realtors already have a lot of fees to pay. We don't need more, especially not ever increasing.

It is hard enough to survive in this business. Please don't.

NAR does not need the incremental funds.

Already high and I handle commercial properties, only in it for zip forms.

Because all our dues increase while the number of agents increase also, therefore the revenues of all those real estate organizations increase accordingly. At the same time the services we get keep going down and we get from time to time outrageous fines.

The increase will not benefit the Realtors just add more profit to NAR. They need to reallocate funds and manage their expenses.

Same reason as above.

Its too high already.

Like I said previously, everything related to fees to conduct RE is already way too expensive

The same reasons HAR's Board of Directors is opposed.

Each year should be looked at individually as it approaches. The increase should be justified not expected.

They do not need a 2.5 % increase!!!!

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*

Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.

NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.

NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.

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they need to make due with what they get.

Any increase in dues should include a through explanation for the need & should not just be a carte blanche matter.

Already have enough fees and don't feel that they are justified

Already too expensive

There are so many fees that come with being a licensed Realtor already that drive agents out of the business every year. Based off of what the fee will be spent on, I am opposed to the increase. Thank you, Victoria Gonzalez

The dues are at a fee thats fair right now.

Show us how it will benefit members. Members should vote on these increases not just NAR board.

Not needed

No way.

I am definitely against raising the dues by 2.5% every year from 2020 on.
I want to see more money invested in the members benefit, not the board's. They already filled their pockets enough. We, the members, have needs too and they don't do much about it.
I don't think the NAR building is so out-dated and it needs renovation. Go find sponsors for that purpose. If I need to renovate my house, NAR will not contribute with a penny.
There are so many needs and things related to the members that need attention and money to invest in.
Even the website sucks and it's really boring. We use it because there is no better one yet.
Please, spend our money wiser! We're not getting rich either.

Total fees for being a Licensed Agent are already high enough as it is.

No transparency and accountability to what that annual increase will be directed towards or why they feel it's merited.

2.5% seems a bit steep. I would agree to 1% perhaps. But to agree to have a 2.5% increase PER YEAR indefinitely is outrageous. What could they possibly be providing for us that would be worth that sort of increase? Doesn't feel like that's something I would be in favor of.

My budget

An arbitrary number in perpetuity just builds in an incentive to spend more than you have.

HAR's reasons for rejection of this proposal make sense.

built in raises ahead of inflation without justification. What has NAR done in the past 5 years to show need for automatic increases. no No NO .....Wish Social Security would automatically increase 2.5% every year

Definitely opposed to any automatic increases. That just encourages irresponsible spending increases with no visibility or approval mechanism. If it's there, it will be spent.

It sounds like they can not handle there finances if there having to ask for a annual increase.

As every other business, there is no fix or obligation to have a raise.

Being a realtor is too expensive.

Even though I'm a NAR member, I'm not a Realtor. I'm an inspector and my membership is required for me to qualify for a Supra Key. I think it's fantastic that Realtors have a voice and understand the need completely; however, the last thing I want to see is my membership dues going up.
I wish NAR/HAR had an associate level membership. Admittedly having a Supra Key is convenient, but my having that key benefits the Realtor as much or more than me.

Not a benefit to the members.

There should be a cap in place at some point.

NO!!! There needs to be cost cutting done and an abandon of RPR: "According to Inman, NAR has spent $106 million on RPR since 2009. RPR was supposed to be earning enough revenue to break even as of 3 years ago, but I believe revenue to date is under $1,000,000, so not even close."

We are already paying a lot of fees. Also we already have a platform we are using and we do not need to be charged for an additional one!

No interested in a rate increased

It is my opinion that it will burden agents financially if dues will be unnecessary increased every year, indefinitely.

It's a tax and NAR is not a taxing entity. If dues are to be raised then members should vote for it. If it passes, I will cancel my membership.

Oppose any "indefinite" scheduled dues increase. Dues increases (or reductions) should be made to address current needs. I am opposed to a regular increase without a predetermined need.

Stop all the fees

Dues are high enough.

Never ends. Make it stop!

I am living on a fixed income and am not making big commissions.

We don't need yet another platform from NAR

We need transparency

Do not like NAR. They need to go away

Should be able to manage the money better

As stated above the dues are already high and to tac on 2.5 % each year will price Realtors out.

Again, Member will not receive any direct benefit

Each year should be met with a sustainable policy of decreasing expenditures in areas becoming obsolete and using the funds for newly developing areas. Efficiencies reducing expenditures each year should be realized by advancement of methods and new technologies. The idea of ever-expanding expenses is not an attractive one and against the trend of sustainability in all things.

It is very high already

Cost of living increases are appropriate, but can you show what this would be for? I've yet to see a decent explanation of anything...

Not necessary to increase with out a break down of where all the money is going. Also not necessary with all other agent dues.

I don't want to lock us in to unnecessary increases.

We have seen a substantial percentage increase already in the last 10 years

Realtors pay enough in fees

I think this should be study as an ongoing basis not as a rule forever.

NAR does nothing as it is

They are already too high and the increases over the years are not acceptable.

Increase are necessary at times to survive and be on the top of nee technologies

Increases should be based on provable and planned needs.

Certainly not !!! Someone is fattening their pockets.

We pay enough

It's ludacris and not transparent enough in the reasoning.

I pay a 2.5% increase in my HOA and see the outrageous amount it can add up to in a short period of time.

I am opposed to any increases with out a detailed analysis of what all of the funds will be used for. The biggest fear is that the organization is potentially becoming top heavy. If there is a rational reason of why fees should be increased then I'm all for it. otherwise I am not for it.

I'm not in support of the base proposal so I would not be in favor of the additional proposal.

Don't do it!!!!

As before, I do not see the benefit

At this time, we have enough technology and resources at the cost we're paying now.

Increasing NAR dues will be good for those realtors who are doing many real estate transactions per month but not so good for those with fewer transactions.

Same reason

Don't believe in automatic dues increase

NAR's dues should stay as is.

I'm don't want to pay more due.

It's too much for part time realtors

I prefer to have any increase in dues voted on at the time of need. There is nothing that can convince me that you need a 'blank check' from the membership. Budgets should be allocated on an as-needed basis.

I am opposed at this time. I feel as though the Realtor Associations and some agents have "sold out" to Zillow and we will now be forced to make payments to them to just to stay competitive.

You got more than enough and give us nothing

Gauranteed money will only fester complacency and entitlement.
We do not need "entitled" bureaucrats in this Industry too.

Additionally, it will only condone spending, in that the guaranteed money will be more next year.

Dues are too high already

Too much money spent politicaly.

Indefinite increases? Really? What if the economy tanks? Are you going to start decreasing dues? With money/fees/dues/taxes, what goes up never comes down. NO!

We pay enough in fees

Don't see the need and where the money will go to benefit me.

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.

NAR does not do any favor for me at all.

any dues adjustments should be justified and explained thoroughly, this is not a base line budget process as used in government. NAR is supposed to be Member focused

This is just ludicrous!

No value for me

A continued, escalating dollar increase is absolutely ludricrous. We get more for our membership fees on the state and local level, than we get through NAR. Whose collective pockets stand to be lined with this?

Same reasons as HAR Board.

Definitely not with this added annuity, no way.

No good justification for previous depletion of funds.

large increase.

I am strongly opposed to perpetual dues increases without plans or reasons for the increase.

Increases should be based on need.

Lack of transparency.

Same reasons as stated above. Too high fee will likely force agents surrender their licenses.

We are already paying too many fees.

What is the benefit to agents?

We pay enough already.

Instead of political advocacy we need more investment going toward strengthening our competitiveness against the internet based groups that are trying to diminish the need for realtors.

We pay enough

Again why are you spending more money on things or people who dont care. You are spending my money on things or people I don't approve of.

Because I agree with the HAR Board of Directors.

No measureable added value shown.

Once again, we already pay enough. Our business is a hustle and our income is not set. Why should these fee be set?

Fir the low end real estate agent this will be too many dues

Again no direct Benifit

Opposed. Why do we need more political advocacy ?

We pay to much now for multiple services to be a Realtor

No legitimate reasons for an automatic yearly increase. No longer a trustworthy organization. Not looking out for the best interests of the members.

The reason stated for increase will not benefit all agents

I reiterate, I do not see the benefit to me or fellow members.

Unless they can show a true legitimate benefit to the members it is unwarranted.

Our commission has not increased in 39 years.

I think NAR can figure out a way to better use the funds they're already receiving instead of putting out their hand by the side of the road

Things cost more money

Are fees are too high now. Can't afford.

See above response. Thank you. :)

• NAR dues have increased 87.5% ($64 in 2006 to $120 in 2018) and yet NAR has still depleted its reserves.This indicates the need for better financial stewardship; not a dues increase.
• If NAR increases dues another $30 per member, the NAR Dues will have increased 134%.
• Since 2006, the total cost of NAR Membership has increased $84 to $155.
• Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.

A minor increase in dues is to be expected over time, due to inflation costs. However, if NAR has depleted their resources to the point HAR is claiming, this is only a bandage for a far deeper laceration. I will not support an increase in dues until a smarter financial plan is in place, and a 100% transparent budget is made available to all members. REALTOR associations at all levels should be non-profits.

unless they plan to add out the services we currently receive I don't understand why this need to be increased

I don't see that it will denefit any agent.

Same

Realtor fees and dues are already too expensive.

I am a self employed R E Appraiser, currently paying over $1,000 per year for the use of MLS, $400 for licensing, Supra fees of $140 per year, nearly $2000 per year on software necessary to run my business. The fees are eating me alive, almost to the point of shutting my business down.

What is the need for annual increase in dues?

Like I said before, I want to see an oversight committee to tell HAR how funds are being spent and are they spent wisely, than at that point we consider an increase if necessary.

They are already Too High!!!

No more increase of dues please
Im just barely getting out of a major economic struggle

Too high already

See note above. Ditto.

Encourages more deadbeats to exit the industry.

As stated above

Not in favor

Same reason as above. They have not been good stewards of the money that they have been entrusted with. They don't need more funds until they exhibit the ability to use current funds appropriately.

We already pay plenty

Too many dues.

There is currently enough money in the NAR fund to achieve their desired intentions.

Realtors spend enough money to NAR....simple, no increase.

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS STRUGGLE WITH SATURATED AGENTS DOES NOT NEED FURTHER EXPENSES IN ORDER TO SURVIVE!

I do not want to pay more for services that I am not using.

Same reason as above

Dues are high enough.

Is not fair, maybe you can charge more to high producing agents/brokers!

Same

They're already high enough

Same reason as above.

I would agree to this if all paid Executices at NAR agreed to a pay freeze for the same period of time these increases are in place.

What is the economic reason for an annual automatic increase? Their pay checks? What will the increase do for me and my business? Please encourage them to study and understand the economic law of diminishing returns.

Operating Fees for Realtors are too high as it is. Not confident that current dues benefits members.

Need to curb spending. Realtor Association dues are seen as "voluntary", but are actually "mandatory" in order to remain competitive in today's marketplace, and NAR should not flex it's muscle to mandate increases. Financial responsibility is a better alternative to automatic increases.

A lot of part time members will get out of the business

An annual automatic increase without significant, concrete justification is highly questionable and lacks accountability / transparency.

Costs need to be controlled.

HAR can provide better benefits without the increase. Furthermore, we need to start asking our big firms not to force agents to be part of NAR as a condition of joining a firm.

We already pay enough for them to support Zillow and the likes of third parties stealing from hard working realtors

A built in increase without knowing why is simply unacceptable.

It would end up being massive increases even at "just" 2.5% per year.

Don't need

I don't see the benefit.

See #1 above

No income increase in members earning.

Alot of members increasing all the time who are they kidding?

Need less dues

I'm not opposed to an increase in dues however it is hard to commit to 2.5% 10 years down the road not having any idea what the economy will be doing.

It's repetitively increased

The costs of staying in the business is already quite high, no need to raise it again in my opinion. Give us a chance to make a living wage in the real estate business.

Dues are already high enough

We have all kinds of fees already -

HAR makes sense

For an organization to assume they will need an increase of 2.5% per year forever make an.... well you know what they say about assume!!

again don't see the benefits in this for members

See above! Same reason. Sounds like property tax increases over and over and over......

Not worth the money and I will not be a member.

Nor doesn't provide enough benefits to warrant the increase.

I think you can make all magazines digital. How much will that save between publication and postage.

It's signing a blank check to the NAR without justification or accountability.

See the above answer. Set up a new budget after asking members what they don't want. If the laws didn't make a nar subscription required, few would join. That should tell you something!

The automatic increase results in dues raising too high over time and again, don't see a benefit to paying them more.

We already pay alot

Signing a blank check for nothing.

I don't see why the increase has to be every year after the year 2020.

2.5% is higher than the inflation rate. Unsustainable.

Most members do not utilize many of the things that NAR offers. As a member few things are free and we pay the cost of many of the tools we need to function as a realtor. I would like to see more transparency in what the membership fees are being used for.

No transerancy

The increase structure proof that is not an increase based on a particular need, it appears like NAR is guessing on what amount of funds will be need it in 10-20 years from now.

They need more transparency and to be smarter with money management instead of increasing dues.

The same reasons! We are already charged out the ass for dues that are only paid because NAR has a monopoly on the industry through politics.

Better money management would make increase unnecessary. Didn't NAR spend $2million to build political statue when thousands were homeless from Katrina?

We pay enough all during the year

We pay too much already.

2.5 % is too high. Why NAR need an increase this high?

Another tax in the self employed

The 2.5% annual dues increase is not consistent with the concept of transparency.*
Docusign has filed for an IPO which will yield Second Century Ventures (SCV), an NAR subsidiary, a windfall of at least $100 million. SCV can then pay a dividend to NAR to replenish reserves.
NAR can easily waive the reserve requirement with a motion from the Board of Directors.
NAR should reallocate its current annual dues and assessments income of $186 million to provide substantial funds for advocacy. For example, reallocate the $35 "Consumer Awareness Campaign" funds to "Political Advocacy" which would be a true member benefit.
Many state and local associations do not utilize ZipForms as they provide their members with other forms, transaction manag...