Why do I need a credit card?
You say the website is free why do I need a credit card?
The www.get.realtor website offers a free .realtor™ website for a a 1 year period for 1 time to a NAR or CREA member, but a credit card is required for verification or for automatic renewal after the free term expires. This ensures uninterrupted service if you choose to continue using the domain beyond the promotional period.
If you have questions about billing or want to confirm whether a credit card is required in your specific case, I recommend checking the terms on the website or contacting get.realtor customer support.
The .realtor professional website is free for the first year but is $39.95 per year after that. The .realtor will not appear free until you login and verify your information. The .realtor website is only free to members 1 time if after logging in you are still seeing a charge for the website pleasae check to see if you have claimed your domain/website previously and perhaps this isn't your first time claiming your domain/website.