1. I haven’t received my real estate license renewal, what should I do?
Your real estate license is issued through the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Real Estate Salespersons and Brokers. You must contact them directly at 617- 727-2373 or go to their website through our Links & Resources section under State Resources.

2. What are the C.E. Requirements to renew my license?
During every two year period between license renewals, you must complete 6 courses or 12 credits of approved continuing education through a certified school. GrNBAR offers a variety of these courses every month at our Member Service Center to both members and non-members. See our Education section for more information.

3. Does GrNBAR keep track of my C.E. credits?
We keep track of the courses our members have taken through our association. If you have taken courses at other associations or other real estate schools we do not have a record of those. It is your responsibility to keep the certificates of completion of all of your courses in your records.

4. When do I have to take the mandatory ethics class?
NAR requires that every REALTOR® member take a Professional Ethics course once every four year cycle to maintain their REALTOR® membership. The first cycle ended December 31, 2004 and the next cycle runs from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2008.  The Ethics course is offered every other month following our New Member Orientation.  See our education section for more information.
5. What happens to my REALTOR® membership if I change offices?
Your REALTOR® membership is your own, and follows you as long as you are an active member of a REALTOR® office. The only time your membership would be withdrawn is if you were not active, or if you move to a real estate office that is not a REALTOR® office.

6. When do I have to pay my REALTOR dues again?
The invoices for annual REALTOR® dues are mailed out to every member at the end of October and are due the end of November. Late fees go into effect beginning December 1st. New members who joined sometime during the year will also receive an invoice, as the amount they paid was a pro-rated amount for the remaining portion of that year. Applicants, who have not yet completed the application process, will receive an invoice at a later time.

7. What is RPAC?
RPAC stands for REALTOR® Political Action Committee. Its purpose is to raise funds to elect pro-REALTOR® issue candidates and to endorse Private Property Rights legislation. All RPAC contributions are voluntary. GrNBAR began offering its members the opportunity to contribute to RPAC as part of their annual REALTOR® dues in 2004 and will continue to do so. GrNBAR strongly supports members contributing to RPAC to insure the future of homeownership.