Welcome To MetroTex

Welcome to MetroTex!

Congratulations on your choice to become a MetroTex member! We’re here to walk you through every step to start taking advantage of the tools and services MetroTex offers. Click the appropriate link below and get started today.

Membership Application
Affiliate Application
MLS Provider Transfer Form
Non-Member Education Form

Other Resources:
Dues & Fees | Billing Calendar | Member Benefits  | Request Forms

Still have questions? Contact Member Services at 214-637-6660 or membership@metrotex.com.

Invoices for 2026 are now available in your Member Portal.
Know your numbers and check out this handy dues breakdown to better understand your balance.

2025 Billing Calendar

Dues & Fees

Designated REALTOR® Dues

Dues for the full year are $485. Dues are prorated your first year based on the month you join.
A one time Application Fee of $240 and a one time Orientation Fee of $60 are also required upon joining the association.

Join Month Total
Prorated Dues
January 2026
$485.00
February 2026
$452.50
March 2026
$420.00
April 2026
$387.50
May 2026
$355.00
June 2026
$322.50
July 2026
$290.00
August 2026
$257.50
September 2026
$225.00
October 2026
$192.50
November 2026
$160.00
December 2026
$127.50

Any new member (who did not pay REALTOR® dues in the prior membership year) that joins on December 1 through December 31 will be required to pay pro-rated dues for the current year in addition to the upcoming year’s annual board dues at the time of application.

REALTOR® Dues

Dues for the full year are $485. Dues are prorated your first year based on the month you join.
A one time Application Fee of $62 and a one time Orientation Fee of $38 are also required upon joining the association.

Join Month Total
Prorated Dues
January 2026
$485.00
February 2026
$452.50
March 2026
$420.00
April 2026
$387.50
May 2026
$355.00
June 2026
$322.50
July 2026
$290.00
August 2026
$257.50
September 2026
$225.00
October 2026
$192.50
November 2026
$160.00
December 2026
$127.50

Any new member (who did not pay REALTOR® dues in the prior membership year) that joins on December 1 through December 31 will be required to pay pro-rated dues for the current year in addition to the upcoming year’s annual board dues at the time of application.

Principal Affiliate Dues

Dues for the full year are $234. Dues are prorated your first year based on the month you join.
A one time Application Fee of $40 is also required upon joining the association.

Join Month Total
Prorated Dues
January 2026
$234.00
February 2026
$214.50
March 2026
$195.00
April 2026
$175.50
May 2026
$156.00
June 2026
$136.50
July 2026
$117.00
August 2026
$97.50
September 2026
$78.00
October 2026
$58.50
November 2026
$39.00
December 2026
$19.50

Any new member (who did not pay REALTOR® dues in the prior membership year) that joins on December 1 through December 31 will be required to pay pro-rated dues for the current year in addition to the upcoming year’s annual board dues at the time of application.

Additional Affiliate Dues

Dues for the full year are $50. Dues are prorated your first year based on the month you join.
A one time Application Fee of $10 is also required upon joining the association.

Join Month Total
Prorated Dues
January $50.00
February $45.84
March $41.67
April $37.50
May $33.34
June $29.17
July $25.00
August $20.83
September $16.67
October $12.50
November $8.33
December $4.17

Any new member (who did not pay REALTOR® dues in the prior membership year) that joins on December 1 through December 31 will be required to pay pro-rated dues for the current year in addition to the upcoming year’s annual board dues at the time of application.

MLS Fees

Category Fees
Broker (member)
One-Time
Participation Fee
Quarterly
Subscriber Fee
MLS
Courses
$250 $142 Free
Broker (non-member)
One-time
Participation Fee
Quarterly
Subscriber Fee
MLS
Courses
$375 $213 Free
REALTOR® (member)
Quarterly
Subscriber Fee
MLS
Courses
$142 Free
REALTOR® (non-member)
Quarterly
Subscriber Fee
MLS
Courses
$210 Free
Certified Appraiser
One-time
Participation Fee
Quarterly
Subscriber Fee
MLS
Courses
$250 $142 Free
Affiliate Member
Comparable Data
$142
Unlicensed Assistant
Quarterly Access Fee
$50

Board of Directors Approval Schedule

All Affiliate and Designated REALTOR® Member applications are presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The Applicant is NOT required to be present at the Board of Directors meeting.

Application must be submitted by 5:00PM on: To be presented to Board of Directors on:
January 23, 2025 January 30, 2025
February 13, 2025 February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025 March 27, 2025
April 17, 2025 April 24, 2025
May 15, 2025 May 22, 2025
June 19, 2025 June 26, 2025
July 17, 2025 July 24, 2025
August 21, 2025 August 28, 2025
September 18, 2025 September 25, 2025
October 23, 2025 October 30, 2025
November 13, 2025 November 20, 2025
December 4, 2025 December 11, 2025

Additional Payment Information

For additional information regarding dues and fees, please take a look at our Payment and Refund Policies which include guidance related to payment methods, late fees, refunds, and more.

Billing Calendar

Dues & Fees FAQ

General FAQ

Q: Do I have to pay the NAR dues to stay with MetroTex?

A: MetroTex (like all other local REALTOR® associations) is part of a three-way agreement with Texas REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTOR® membership with MetroTex requires membership in all three organizations.

Q: Do I have to pay the Texas REALTORS® dues to stay with MetroTex?

A: MetroTex (like all other local REALTOR® associations) is part of a three-way agreement with Texas REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTOR® membership with MetroTex requires membership in all three organizations.

Q: What is included in my annual dues?

A: There are a number of benefits available only to MetroTex members, including benefits of your Texas REALTORS® and NAR memberships. Check out www.mymetrotex.com/my-benefits for a quick overview.

Q: Are my annual dues tax deductible?

A: The following amounts for certain lobbying and political expenditures are not deductible for income tax purposes: 35% of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) dues or $55, 13% of Texas REALTORS® dues or $15, 11% of local association dues, and the $30 assessment by Texas REALTORS® for the Issues Mobilization/Political Advocacy Fund (IMPAF) are all not deductible. The remaining dues and assessment are not tax deductible as charitable contributions but may be tax deductible under other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Please consult with your tax professional for additional details.

Q: Are my annual dues refundable?

A: Dues are not refundable.

Q: What are these extra assessments for?

For REALTOR® members, there are several assessments as part of your dues total. These include:

  • MetroTex Technology Assessment of $5
  • MetroTex Building Maintenance Assessment of $5
  • Texas REALTORS IMPAF (Issues Mobilization Political Action Fund) Assessment of $30 (Learn More)
  • Texas REALTORS® Legal Assessment of $10 (an approved increase of $5 over 2024) (Learn More)
  • NAR Consumer Advertising Campaign Assessment of $45 (Learn More)

Broker-Specific FAQ

Q: Do I have to be a REALTOR® to get access to MLS through MetroTex?

A: No, MetroTex MLS service is available to licensees who are not REALTORS®, although MetroTex members do receive a discounted price.

Q: Do I have to be a REALTOR® for my agents to get access to MLS through MetroTex?

A: No, MetroTex MLS service is available to licensees who are not REALTORS®, although MetroTex members do receive a discounted price.

Q: Do I have to be a REALTOR® for me or my agents to get Key Services through MetroTex?

A: No. MetroTex Key Services are available to licensees who are not REALTORS®. If you are not a REALTOR®, receiving key services is as easy as being a subscriber of an MLS and paying your annual key fee.

Q: If I am a REALTOR® but have an agent who does not want to be, what happens?

A: Because REALTOR® membership is driven by the broker, you will be billed for your agents’ NAR and Texas REALTOR® dues as part of the NAR dues formula.

Q: If I am not a REALTOR®, can my agents choose to be?

A: No. Because REALTOR® membership is driven by the broker, your agents can only be REALTORS® if you are.

Agent-Specific FAQ

Q: Do I have to be a REALTOR® to get access to MLS through MetroTex?

A: No. MetroTex MLS service is available to licensees who are not REALTORS®, although MetroTex members do receive a discounted price. Note: if your broker is a REALTOR®, they will be billed for your NAR and Texas REALTORS® Annual Dues under the NAR dues formula. Please discuss with your broker.

Q: Do I have to be a REALTOR® to get Key Services through MetroTex?

A: No. MetroTex Key Services are available to licensees who are not REALTORS®. If you are not a REALTOR®, receiving key services is as easy as being a subscriber of an MLS and paying your annual key fee. Note: if your broker is a REALTOR®, they will be billed for your NAR and Texas REALTORS® Annual Dues under the NAR dues formula. Please discuss with your broker.

Additional Fees

Administrative Fees
Agent Transfer Fee $25.00
Reinstatement Fees (All Products)
REALTORS® & Affiliates $25.00
Designated REALTORS® $50.00
REALTOR® Upgrade to Designated REALTOR® $200.00
Office Setup Fee (Branch Offices) $100.00
LFRO Office Setup $100.00

Late Fees
Membership Products
REALTORS® $75.00
Designated REALTORS® $250.00
Affiliates $25.00
MLS Products
Participants $200.00
Designee Participants $325.00
Subscribers (REALTORS® & Designees) $25.00
Unlicensed Assistants $25.00
Key Products
Key Subscribers $25.00