Board of Realtors questions

[Michael McDermott]

Guys,

Its that time of year to renew my real estate license, and I am looking for some input. Are there any local brokerages ( Delco, Philadelphia) that do not require me to be a "Realtor". With the business changing so rapidly I am questioning paying almost $1,000 a year to keep my license. I can accept the Trend MLS fee but see no reason to be a Realtor and pay 592 a year for the "benefits".