WVAR Disclosures/Policies
Education Registration & Refund Policy
All WVAR education course and event registration fees are non-refundable.
Optional Refund Protection is available for purchase during registration and may reimburse your registration fee if you are unable to attend due to a covered circumstance.
If you decline Refund Protection, your registration fee will not be refunded by WVAR. Coverage, claims, and reimbursements are handled by the third-party Refund Protection provider and are subject to its terms and conditions.
Questions? Contact education@westvolusiarealtor.org.
No-Show Policy
If you register for an event and are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 48 hours in advance. Members who do not attend and fail to cancel within the required timeframe will be assessed a $20 no-show fee to help offset costs incurred based on event registrations.
The No-Show Policy applies to:
- General Membership Meetings (GMMs) – The $20 no-show fee helps offset the cost of breakfast reserved for each registered attendee.
- All other complimentary WVAR events and classes – The fee helps offset the cost of food, materials, and other items provided or prepared for registered attendees by WVAR or our event sponsors.
Although many WVAR events are offered at no cost to members, there are still expenses associated with each registered attendee. Food, materials, and other event needs are often ordered or prepared in advance based on the number of registrations received.
Exceptions: We understand that unexpected situations may arise. Requests for exceptions to the No-Show Policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Please Note: Effective May 5, 2026, WVAR implemented this policy for complimentary events to help reduce unnecessary costs and waste associated with unused registrations. This allows WVAR and our event sponsors to plan responsibly while continuing to provide valuable events, classes, and opportunities for our members.
For more information, please contact info@westvolusiarealtor.org
Political Action Committee Disclosure
Political Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines, and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Your contribution is split between the National, State and Local Associations. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Refunds may be requested, but once funds have been transmitted, the association can no longer make that request on behalf of the member, and the member must request the refund directly.
Every dollar is split in the following manner:
30% to NAR – RPAC
35% to Florida Realtors® PAC
35% to WVAR PAC
For more information, please contact Stacey at Stacey@westvolusiarealtor.org
FULL Dues Disclosures - 2027
- Disclosures #1, #4 and #7 apply to Secondary Members
- Disclosures #3, #4 and #8 apply to Business Partner Affiliate Members
1. REALTOR® Members: Dues that are not paid by November 1, 2026 will have a non-refundable late fee of $65 assessed on November 2, 2026 at 10AM. If dues are again not paid by December 1, 2026, an additional non-refundable late fee of $35 will be assessed on December 2, 2026 at 10AM.
2. Portions of your dues used for lobbying purposes that are not deductible on federal income tax returns are: Florida REALTORS® computes 30% or $44 of the $176 dues amount, and National Association of REALTORS® computes 35% or $55 of the $156 dues amount. The assessment amounts are not voluntary for Florida and National.
3. Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines, and you may invest more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or the decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. 70% of each contribution is allocated to your state or local PAC efforts to support state and local political candidates; 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. 30% of contributions received from corporate entities shall be forwarded to the National Association of Realtors Political Advocacy Fund.
4. Payments to the Association/Board of REALTORS® are not deductible as charitable contributions. Such payments may, however, be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Voluntary donations to the West Volusia REALTORS Foundation are tax-deductible.
5. Dues include a $5.00 allocation to Florida REALTOR® Magazine and a $4.00 allocation to NAR’s REALTOR® Magazine.
6. Your dues include a $45 mandatory assessment by the National Association of REALTORS® for all REALTORS® to fund a nationwide public awareness campaign that includes TV network and cable ads highlighting the value a REALTOR® brings to a transaction and stressing the importance of using a REALTOR®. Please note that this entire $45 special assessment qualifies as fully tax-deductible. This amount is not optional.
7. ALL 2022 WVAR dues are non-refundable after December 31st 2026. State and National dues are also non-refundable after December 31, 2026. WVAR will charge and retain a convenience fee equal to 6.5% of the amount paid on all dues refunds requested before applicable deadlines.
8. Affiliate Business Partner Dues are invoiced on December 1 and will be due on January 31. AFF Members are suspended for nonpayment on February 1st of each year, with a $25 late fee added to all remaining unpaid invoices, and full membership is terminated by March 1st, 2027. Dues are non-refundable and non-transferable between companies.
9. There is a $15 suggested donation to the West Volusia REALTORS Foundation (WVRF). This donation is to a 501(c)3 charitable organization and is tax-deductible. The amount is a suggestion only and may be amended or removed by the end user.
For more information, please contact: membership@westvolusiarealtor.org