2026 Annual REALTOR® billing statements have been sent out. We want to make sure you know what to expect for your 2026 REALTOR® dues, your 2026 MLS fees, and more. Want to know what you get with your membership? Want to know what you need to pay, when you need to pay it, and how to pay it? Our primer below covers everything you need to know about – and more.
Thank you for being a valued member of the California Desert Association of REALTORS®. Your membership means more than just access to industry resources. It also opens the door to various opportunities designed to help you succeed.
Your membership allows you to access resources and opportunities that are designed to help you build your business and brand and succeed in the ever-evolving real estate industry. As a member of CDAR, you gain exclusive access to:
You will be receiving a paper bill with your 2026 annual REALTOR® statement via physical mail, along with an insert that covers the fee schedule.
CDAR’s 2026 Annual REALTOR® dues are $156 for the year. A small increase was made so that CDAR can continue to provide you with top-notch member benefits and the level of support that you need to succeed in real estate.
The California Association of REALTORS® are increasing their dues to $342 for 2026. This increase in the annual state association fee stems from the REALTOR® Action Assessment (RAA) annual assessment increase. The RAA funds advocacy efforts to protect property rights and the REALTOR® business model. This increase of $105 helps continue the advancement of housing opportunities and influence elections that shape housing policy.
The National Association of REALTORS® has not increased its dues assessment, which will remain the same at $201 as it did in 2025.
The total amount for 2025 Annual dues is $758.00, and comprises the following:
The mandatory amount due for REALTOR® fees is $699.00 (your local, state, and national REALTOR® dues), and $59.00 is comprised of the optional REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) and C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund (HAF). RAF supports advocacy efforts to protect property rights and promote favorable housing policies, and HAF provides financial assistance and programs to improve housing affordability in California.
The annual due payment deadline is January 30, 2026. If you do not pay by the January 30th deadline, you risk suspension of service and additional late fees incurred. See the graphic below for the full REALTOR® dues schedule:
If your fees are not paid by the latest date – February 25, 2026 – your account will be suspended with a CDAR late fee of $50.00 and a C.A.R. late fee of $30.00 added. Make sure to pay your REALTOR® fees well before then to avoid any penalties!
Annual REALTOR® dues are not included with our autopay option. You must pay your dues in one of the following methods:
Please note that if you are paying by check, you must make your check payable to “CDAR” or California Desert Association of REALTORS®.”
CDAR MLS quarterly fees are now $120.00 per quarter for 2026. This reflects an increase of $1 per month, and was done to continue to provide an efficient and reliable MLS system to all of our members while maintaining a competitive balance with the market. CDAR will continue to bring you even more quality benefits in the coming years, including Desert Dynamics, RealReports and many more on the horizon.
MLS invoices are only sent via e-mail. Invoices are sent to the e-mail on file with CDAR. We do not physically mail MLS invoices.
WHAT ABOUT CLERICAL USER FEES?
An increase has also been applied to any billed clerical users. Clerical user fees are now $61.50 per quarter, which is an increase of $0.50 per month per user. This new cost is being implemented with Clerical user fees in the 1st quarter of 2026.
MLS fees are billed quarterly, and are due on the last day of the quarter. With 1st Quarter MLS fees for 2026, they will be due on December 31, 2025. Fees not paid by January 5, 2026 will be suspended. If not paid by January 12, 2026, a $25 reactivation fee will be assessed.
See the graphic below for the full MLS fees schedule for 2026:
Yes, there is an autopay option for MLS fees! If you opted in for our autopayment option, then the $120 amount will be automatically debited out from the card on file. If you have not yet opted into autopayment but have received a bill, you will need to manually pay the fee for the existing quarter. Afterwards, you can then can add the autopay option for all subsequent MLS invoicing periods.
If you did not set up autopay, you can pay via the following methods:
Please note that if you are paying by check, you must make your check payable to “CDAR” or California Desert Association of REALTORS®.”
You will be receiving a paper bill with your 2026 annual Affiliate dues statement via physical mail..
CDAR Affiliate fees have not been raised for over 20 years, standing at $100 annually during this time. The Board of Directors approved a nominal increase of $0.25 per month ($3 total), which brings the 2026 annual Affiliate dues to $103 for the year.
This increase will allow CDAR to give Affiliates the shine that they deserve as the spine of the industry. We will continue to support our Affiliates through the Showcase series of videos, and by providing increased exposure at our premier Summit series of events, putting them face-to-face with our many REALTOR® members.
Annual Affiliate dues are not included with our autopay option. You must pay your dues in one of the following methods:
Please note that if you are paying by check, you must make your check payable to “CDAR” or California Desert Association of REALTORS®.”
We graciously appreciate your membership with CDAR, and look forward to navigating the future of our industry by your side. Should you have any questions about your bill, how to make a payment, or any other member-related services, please do not hesitate to contact the CDAR office at 760-346-5637 for assistance. We are here to help you with any questions that you might have.
Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to serving as your REALTOR® Association in 2026 and beyond.
