FAQs
WHAT IS HCAR?
HCAR is a professional trade association for REALTORS® and Preferred Partners.
HOW DO YOU FIND A REALTOR®?
You can search for a REALTOR® by name or company on our Search REALTORS® page.
HOW DO YOU FIND PREFERRED PARTNERS? (I.E. TITLE CO, MORTGAGE LENDERS)
You can search for industry professionals in our Preferred Partners Directory.
WHAT IS THE INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY?
You can find more information on this topic on our Inclement Weather page.
WHERE DO I GO FOR A LOCKBOX, SIGN RIDERS, AND OTHER REALTOR® ITEMS?
To purchase a lockbox, call the HCAR office at 410-715-1437.
For sign riders, open house supplies, and more shop HCAR's online REALTOR® Store or stop by the office to shop the retail store. We offer curbside pickup for orders placed online or ahead of time via phone.
WHERE CAN I TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES?
HCAR offers in-person Continuing Education. View CE schedules and registration.
WHERE DO I LEARN ABOUT MY CE REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO RENEW MY REAL ESTATE LICENSE?
Here is a comprehensive guide to continuing education and verifying the credits earned to your real estate license. As well as the Maryland Real Estate Commission webpage of the DLLR.
WHERE DO I PAY MY DUES?
You can make your dues payment on your membership portal. You must login to view this information.
WHAT IS RPAC?
RPAC stands for REALTOR® Political Action Committee. The REALTOR® Party is non-partisan. RPAC contributions from REALTOR® members go to elected officials and candidates that support issues important to the real estate industry. To find out more and to invest, you can visit the RPAC page.
WHERE DO I FIND UPCOMING EVENTS?
HCAR has several networking, fundraising, and charitable events throughout the year. Please visit our Events page to see the schedule and sign up!
WHERE DO I GO IF I HAVE A COMPLAINT?
If you have an HCAR-related complaint or need for a dispute resolution, please contact Administrator Rita Williams by email or by calling 410-715-1438.
Please visit our Ethics Complaints page for more information.
HOW DO I BECOME AN HCAR MEMBER AS A REALTOR® OR PREFERRED PARTNER?
Please visit our JOIN AS A REALTOR® page.
Please visit our JOIN AS A PREFERRED PARTNER page.
HOW DO I JOIN AN HCAR COMMITTEE AND GET MORE INVOLVED?
To join a committee, click here.
To attend events, click here.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS AND WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Address: 8600 Snowden River Parkway, Suite #104, Columbia, MD 21045
DOES HCAR OFFER PRE-LICENSING CLASSES?
We don’t offer pre-licensing classes. Please visit the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations website to find a provider.
WHERE CAN I FIND LISTING AND CONTRACT FORMS?
These forms are for HCAR REALTOR® members only. Please login to access this information.
WHAT PORTION OF MY DUES ARE DEDUCTIBLE?
Compliance with the Tax Reform Act of 1993 requires that the portion of dues attributable to lobbying and political activities at the State and Federal levels of government be considered nondeductible for income tax purposes. We recommend consulting your tax accountant prior to making the deductions. RPAC investments are non-deductible.
NON-deductible Portion of 2026 Dues: Total $73.00 = NAR $55.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $18.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2025 Dues: Total $73.00 = NAR $55.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $18.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2024 Dues: Total $70.00 = NAR $55.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $15.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2023 Dues: Total $72.00 = NAR $51.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $21.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2022 Dues: Total $74.00 = NAR $54.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $20.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2021 Dues: Total $77.00 = NAR $56.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $21.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2020 Dues: Total $73.00 = NAR $57.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $16.00 + HCAR $0
NON-deductible Portion of 2019 Dues: Total $80.00 = NAR $57.00 + Maryland REALTORS® $23.00 + HCAR $0
WHERE DO I FIND HOME SALES STATISTICS?
Please visit our Monthly Stats page.
DO I HAVE TO INVEST IN RPAC (REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE?)
Investments in RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed.
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