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  Complete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more.
  Close
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- Become a Member
  As a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.
  Close
- Logos and Trademark Rules
  Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms.
  Close
- Your Membership Account
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Including home buying and selling, commercial, international, NAR member information, and technology. Use the data to improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends and statistics.
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  Close
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  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
  Close
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  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
  Close
- Presentation Slides
  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
  Close
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  Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
  Close
- Commercial Research
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  Close
- Statistical News Release Schedule
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Representing Your Industry
NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.
- Advocacy Issues & News
- Federal Advocacy
  From its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you.
  Close
- REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
  Close
- State & Local Advocacy
  Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.
  Close
- Advocacy Impact
  Highlighting work to expand housing access and defend property rights.
  Close
- REALTOR® Party
  A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
  Close
- Get Involved
  Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.
  Close
Close
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Advancing Your Career
NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options.
- All Education & Professional Development
- Code of Ethics Training
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
  Close
- Fair Housing Training
  REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing every three years, coinciding with COE training.
  Close
- Real Estate Designations and Certifications
  Increase your skills, proficiency, and knowledge to help boost your salary and client base.
  Close
- Continuing Education (CE)
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
  Close
- Online Real Estate Courses
  Explore certificate courses, leadership and business tools, and affiliate offerings.
  Close
- Library & Archives
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
  Close
Close
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  Close
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  Close
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Annually, each state REALTOR® association recognizes one member who has done exceptional work to advance their associations and the real estate industry with the REALTOR® of the Year award. These members epitomize what it means to be a REALTOR®.

Questions regarding NAR’s recognition of the State REALTOR® of the Year may be directed to Andrew Scoulas at ascoulas@nar.realtor. If you have questions regarding your local or state association’s REALTOR® of the Year awards you will want to contact your local or state association directly. There is no National REALTOR® of the Year award.

Bobby Desrochers

Alaska

Bobby Desrochers
Fairbanks, AK
Alaska REALTORS®

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Carol Andrews

Alabama

Carol Andrews
Montgomery, AL
Alabama Association of REALTORS®

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Alicia Demarest

Arkansas

Alicia Demarest
Fayetteville, AR
Arkansas REALTORS® Association

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Sindy Ready

Arizona

Sindy Ready
Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Association of REALTORS®

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Heather Ozur

California

Heather Ozur
Indian Wells, CA
California Association of REALTORS® Inc

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David Barber

Colorado

David J. Barber Sr.
Aurora, CO
Colorado Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Bryan Tunney

Connecticut

Bryan Tunney
Cos Cob, CT
Connecticut Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Stacey Barton

District of Columbia

Stacey Barton
Washington, DC
District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®

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Andrea Harrington

Delaware

Andrea Harrington
Wilmington, DE
Delaware Association of REALTORS®

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Gia Arvin

Florida

Gia Arvin
Gainesville, FL
Florida Association of REALTORS®

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Susan Kliesen

Georgia

Susan Kliesen
Grayson, GA
Georgia Association of REALTORS®

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Dominique Felix

Guam

Dominique Rose Felix Leon Guerrero
Tamuning, GU
Guam Association of REALTORS®

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Donna Apisa

Hawaii

Donna Apisa
Kamuela, Kauai, HI
Hawaii Association of REALTORS®

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Jennifer Stanbrough

Iowa

Jennifer Stanbrough
Urbandale, IA
Iowa Association of REALTORS®

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Patrick Malone

Idaho

Patrick Malone
Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Mike Gobber

Illinois

Michael Gobber
Elmhurst, IL
Illinois Association of REALTORS®

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Chad Chism

Indiana

Chad Chism
Lafayette, IN
Indiana Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Carol Mangan

Kansas

Carol Mangan
Coffeyville, KS
Kansas Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Brenda Gooslin

Kentucky

Brenda Gooslin
Pikeville, KY
Kentucky REALTORS®

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Eloise Gauthier

Louisiana

Eloise Gauthier
Lafayette, LA
Louisiana REALTORS®

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Jan Pellegrini

Massachusetts

Jan Pellegrini
Gloucester, MA
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®

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Kevin Waterman

Maryland

Kevin Waterman
Denton, MD
Maryland REALTORS®

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Martin Cates

Maine

Martin D. Cates
Camden, ME
Maine Association of REALTORS®

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Krista Martelli

Michigan

Krista Martelli
Midland, MI
Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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Jason Miller

Minnesota

Jason Miller
St. Cloud, MN
Minnesota Association of REALTORS®

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John Mayfield

Missouri

John D. Mayfield
Farmington, MO
Missouri Association of REALTORS®

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Stephanie Cummins

Mississippi

Stephanie Cummins
Brandon, MS
Mississippi Association of REALTORS®

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Derek Smith

Montana

DJ Smith
Missoula, MT
Montana Association of REALTORS®

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Maren Brisson-Kuester

North Carolina

Maren Brisson-Kuester
Charlotte, NC
North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Nicholas Olson

North Dakota

Nick Olson
Fargo, ND
North Dakota Association of REALTORS®

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Arla Meyer

Nebraska

Arla Meyer
Lincoln, NE
Nebraska REALTORS® Association

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Stephanie Grant

Nevada

Stephanie Grant
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada REALTORS®

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Joan McIntire

New Hampshire

Joanie McIntire
New London, NH
New Hampshire Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Gene Amsel

New Jersey

Gene Amsel
Alpine, NJ
New Jersey Association of REALTORS®

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Hubert Hill

New Mexico

Hubert H. Hill II
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Association of REALTORS®

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Joseph Rivellino

New York

Joseph Rivellino
Silver Springs, NY
New York State Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Michelle Billings

Ohio

Michelle Billings
Cincinnati, OH
Ohio Association of REALTORS®

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Kathy Fowler

Oklahoma

Kathy Fowler
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®

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Michael Warren

Oregon

Michael Warren II
Prineville, OR
Oregon REALTORS®

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Chris Beadling

Pennsylvania

Christopher S. Beadling
Doylestown, PA
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®

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Ricardo Martínez Sarmiento

Puerto Rico

Ricardo A. Martínez Sarmiento
Guaynabo, PR
Puerto Rico Association of REALTORS®

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Crystal D'Agostino

Rhode Island

Crystal L. D'Agostino
Coventry, RI
Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Reah Smith

South Carolina

Reah Smith
Seneca, SC
South Carolina Association of REALTORS®

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David Kneip

South Dakota

David Kneip
Brookings, SD
South Dakota Association of REALTORS®

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Joan Smith

Tennessee

Joan Smith
Humboldt, TN
Tennessee Association of REALTORS®

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Cindi Bulla

Texas

Cindi Bulla
Amarillo, TX
Texas Association of REALTORS®

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Nancy Davis Buckway

Utah

Nancy Davis Buckway
Hyde Park, UT
Utah Association of REALTORS®

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Sandra Reavill

Vermont

Sandra Reavill
Quechee, VT
Vermont Association of REALTORS® Inc

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Nicole Mynhier

Virgin Islands

Nicole Mynhier
St. Thomas, VI
Virgin Islands Territorial Association of REALTORS® Inc

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William White

Virginia

William A. “Bill” White Jr.
Richmond, VA
Virginia Association of REALTORS®

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Kitty Wallace

Washington

Kitty Wallace
Cle Elum, WA
Washington Association of REALTORS®

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Chris DeVincentis

Wisconsin

Chris DeVincentis
Lake Geneva, WI
Wisconsin REALTORS® Association

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Angela Horner

West Virginia

Angela Horner
Bunker Hill, WV
West Virginia Association of REALTORS®

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Richard Brasher

Wyoming

Rick Brasher
Cody, WY
Wyoming REALTORS®

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