National Association of Realtors
The National Association of REALTORS® was founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges on May 12, 1908 in Chicago. Today, NAR is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.5 million+ members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Our membership is composed of residential and commercial brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of approximately 1,200 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®.
The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
MISSION
To empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all.
VISION
Our vision is to be a trusted ally, guiding our members and those they serve through the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
NAR fully embraces perspectives from all walks of life—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, socioeconomic status, political affiliation or any other qualities by which we may define ourselves.
Membership
NAR’s core mission is to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect, and advance the right to real property for all.
Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker, your membership gives you access to a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in today’s market.
Become a REALTOR®
Membership in a local association of REALTORS® automatically extends your membership to the state association and national association. If you’re not a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, but you’d like to become one, you must first join a local real estate association.
HOW DOES NAR SUPPORT IT’S MEMBERS?
* Resources and campaigns to help the public understand the value of working with a REALTOR®.
* NAR advocates every day for federal, state, and local policy initiatives that protect REALTORS® and the public.
* Expand your knowledge and explore new interests with publications, research reports, advanced training, and specialties.
* Be known as your community’s expert with marketing/technology solutions including professional property reports and content for social media marketing.
* Your membership pays for itself with savings and special offers in personal insurance, technology, marketing resources, shipping, car rentals, and many more.
* NAR builds innovation in the industry by investing in companies transforming real estate, and offers opportunities for REALTORS® to meet and share ideas.
* Caring for communities and advancing the industry are key parts of the REALTOR® mission.
CONTACT NAR:
Headquarters
430 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-4087
800-874-6500
DC Office
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001-2020
202-383-1000
