ShareCore Standards Checklists
Local associations can download and use these checklists to monitor and report Core Standards completion progress to their association leadership.
- Core Standards Checklistxlsx (XLSX: 14 KB)
- Core Standards Checklist for Commercial Overlay Boardsxlsx (XLSX: 13 KB)
- Core Standards Handoutpdf (PDF: 512 KB)
This handout provides an overview of the Core Standards and the administrative procedures. - Core Standards Certification Form for Local Associationsdocx (Word: 33.85 KB)
This handout may be used to prepare the association's reporting in the Core Standards Certification Form and share the association’s work with their leadership.
State Association Best Practices
View best practices based on feedback from State Association Executives and the AEC/Reimagine Core Standards Work Group.
Local Association Best Practices
View best practices based on feedback from Local Association Executives and the AEC/Reimagine Core Standards Work Group.
Resources by Core Standard Category
Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics Training Toolkit for AEs
This toolkit helps AEs administer and implement required REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirements.
Ethics Complaints, Arbitration Requests, and Related Information
Information and resources related to filing ethics complaints and initiating dispute resolution.
Advocacy
Diversity Initiative Grant Program
Provides resources to state and local associations as a key strategy in NAR’s overall diversity program. Note: View the Success Stories tab for more information.
Fair Housing Grants
The Fair Housing Grant program provides funding to state and local REALTOR® Associations to enhance the importance fair housing plays in our industry and in our communities. A grant can help offset the cost of a fair housing initiative or activity.
RPAC Dues Billing
The RPAC Dues Billing document contains detailed information on preparing and collecting RPAC investments as well as communication and transfer of RPAC funds in order to meet the core standards.
REALTOR® Party
The REALTOR® Party offers programs, grants and other tools and resources, as well as expertise, to help associations meet the Core Standards’ Vote, Act and/or Invest requirements.
REALTOR® Party Resource Guide
The REALTOR® Party Resource Guide provides resources, funding, and turn-key implementation tools to help state and local REALTOR® associations run successful advocacy and community outreach programs.
RPR® Resources for Core Standards
RPR® offers a number of resources to help associations meet these standards in the areas of communication, technology, education, and advocacy.
Consumer Outreach
RPR® Resources for Core Standards
RPR® offers a number of resources to help associations meet these standards in the areas of communication, technology, education, and advocacy.
Shared Services Toolkit
Shared services programs can help REALTOR® associations expand services and streamline management through strategic partnerships. Sharing services with other local associations can help all involved meet the Core Standards.
Governance, Operations and Training
Actionable Roadmap for Local Association Diversity and Inclusion
Use this roadmap as the first steps to engage your full spectrum of membership, including those potentially underrepresented, through activities and leadership.
Association Merger Procedure
NAR's Association Merger Procedure page features guidelines and a complete Merger Kit for associations wishing to explore the process of merging.
Alternative to Merging - Jerry Matthews presents a simplified merger process for small associations.
Geographic Chapter Bylaw Languagepdf - Sample bylaw provision authorizing operation of chapters – courtesy of the REALTORS® of Central Colorado.
Checklist of Merger Documentationdoc - Provides a sample list of essential documents associations will want to compile/complete prior to merger discussions and submission of merger application to NAR. Provided courtesy of Rick Harris.
Chapter Formation - Some local associations that are considering a merger may choose a “chapter” structure to preserve their identity.
Bylaws Certification Form & Resources
Certify that your association's bylaws are compliant.
Core Standards Professional Development Opportunities
View a list of professional development programs and courses available from NAR to help you meet the Core Standards Professional Development requirement.
DEI Best Practices for Core Standards
This list of DEI program ideas and best practicespdf provides guidance for associations to increase diversity and inclusive representation within their leadership and overall membership. Be sure to check with your state association in order to assure the activity will comply.
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Diversity
A REALTOR® sworn to uphold a strict Code of Ethics must treat all clients equally, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Read NAR's Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Statement, find useful resources, and more.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources
The purpose of this page is to collect perspectives and resources from around the country for associations to reference and share in order to keep the conversation moving forward.
Guide to Forming a Local Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee - Washington REALTORS®pdf
Download this guide from the Washington REALTORS® designed to help Local Associations plan and form a DEI committee.
Insights Hub:
The Insights Hub is a website that serves as a central destination for insights about members. It includes dynamic Dashboards, detailed Research Papers, and a Knowledge Center, which is home to important educational materials. This tool helps associations measure and assess the diversity within their membership, offers insights about members, and includes numerous dashboards, two of which focus on diversity. All local and state association Points of Entry (POEs) have access to the Insights Hub via M1.
- Click on the M1 Menu link within the Point of Entries card (Username and Password required).
- Click on Analytics and Insights at the top to navigate to the Insights Hub.
MLS Certification Form
Certify that MLS’ rules, regulations and bylaws contain all of the mandatory provisions established by NAR.
New Member Orientation Materials
NAR provides member associations with the tools and resources needed help welcome new members into the REALTOR® family, including online orientation.
President/Chief Staff Executive Checklist
The purpose of this checklist is to determine the division of duties between the elected leadership and association staff.
RPR® Resources for Core Standards
RPR® offers a number of resources to help associations meet these standards in the areas of communication, technology, education, and advocacy.
Shared Services Toolkit
Shared services programs can help REALTOR® associations expand services and streamline management through strategic partnerships. Sharing services with other local associations can help all involved meet the Core Standards.
Strategic Planning Resources Toolkit
The NAR Strategic Planning Resources toolkit will help familiarize you with the strategic planning process and provide resources for you to meet the core standards strategic planning requirement at your association.
Financial Solvency
Core Standards Financial Resources
State and local associations can use these model financial policy documents to help meet the Financial Solvency element of NAR's Core Standards for State and Local Associations.
