Join DCAR

Join the Dutchess County Association of REALTORS®

Becoming a member of DCAR connects you to a powerful three-tier REALTOR® network — local, state, and national. Through the REALTOR® Three-Way Agreement, primary REALTOR® membership automatically includes:

DCAR (Local Association) – Your frontline support, education, networking, and advocacy
NYSAR (New York State Association of REALTORS®) – Statewide legal guidance, education, and legislative advocacy
NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) – National research, advocacy, technology, and the REALTOR® brand

This unified partnership ensures you have the resources, credibility, and connections needed to grow your business and serve your clients with confidence.

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REALTOR® Primary Membership

Your main REALTOR® association membership

This option is for licensed real estate professionals whose primary membership will be with DCAR. Primary membership automatically fulfills the REALTOR® Three-Way Agreement requirement for local, state, and national membership.

Includes:

REALTOR® designation and professional credibility
Education, CE classes, and professional development
Networking events, committees, and leadership opportunities
Ethics support, dispute resolution, and professional standards
Local, state, and national advocacy protecting property rights
Tools, research, and benefits from NYSAR and NAR
Eligibility for MLS access through OneKey MLS

Choose Primary Membership if DCAR will be your primary REALTOR® association.

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REALTOR® Secondary Membership

For REALTORS® already primary elsewhere

If you already hold primary membership with another REALTOR® association but work in the Dutchess region, secondary membership keeps you connected locally while maintaining your primary membership elsewhere.

Benefits include:

Access to DCAR networking and events
Local market engagement and connections
Education opportunities and professional development
Expanded visibility within the Hudson Valley real estate community

Choose Secondary Membership if your primary REALTOR® membership is with another association.

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Affiliate Membership

For real estate industry partners (non-practitioners)

Affiliate membership is designed for professionals who support the real estate industry but are not licensed REALTORS® — including lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title reps, insurance professionals, contractors, and service providers.

Benefits include:

Direct exposure to the local REALTOR® community
Relationship building through events and sponsorships
Marketing and promotional opportunities
Connection to over 1,000 real estate professionals in Dutchess County

Choose Affiliate Membership if you are not a practicing real estate licensee but work with or support the industry.