Resources for New AEs

New AE Resources black and white computer logo

Welcome new REALTOR® Association Executives!

Regardless of how long you’ve been on the job—whether it’s been five days or five months—you’ve probably realized by now that your career in REALTOR® association management is full of special rewards and challenges. The scope of your job is broad and your responsibilities can seem to be never-ending. Sometimes just knowing where to start is the hard part, but be assured, help is here.

New AEs are invited once a year to the Chicago NAR headquarters to participate in a day and a half orientation introducing NAR programs, resources, and staff essential to their new role. For questions about NAR's New AE Orientation, please contact Amanda Brewer.

Below you will find a checklist of job functions and responsibilities that can guide you through your first weeks and months on the job. You’ll also find invaluable advice from your peers, which supports the commonly held belief among AEs that you can learn more from your AE peers than from any textbook or class. There’s also a multitude of information on policies and procedures, references, and resources that will help you today as you’re learning the ropes and that will serve as a valuable reference for many years to come.

Advertisement

Useful Resources

Checklist for New Association Executives - Chronological & By Category

These checklists include general job functions and guidelines, listed both in chronological order and by task category.

Get Involved in Committees

Learn how to serve on committees related to association issues or committees on member issues.

NAR Core Standards 2022 Graphic

Core Standards Handout

This handout provides an overview of the Core Standards and the administrative procedures.

Advice From Your Peers

Get practical advice from seasoned AEs on financial matters, handling change, relationships, communications, and travel.

NAR Acronyms

A handy list of common acronyms and definitions Association Executives may encounter at NAR.

NAR Emails & Newsletters

This comprehensive list of NAR's major newsletters features descriptions of each newsletter, links and directions for subscribing, and a schedule indicating when each newsletter is sent.

Get to Know the NAR Staff

View the NAR Staff Directory for AEs.

Additional Resources

New AE Resources logo on dark background

Have you updated M1?

After you have created your own M1 record, be sure to update your association’s M1 record and add your name to the Association Executive field. Questions regarding M1 may be directed to NAR’s M1 Ecommerce Support.

New AE Webinar & Video Series

These webinars and videos are an extension of the New AE Orientation to provide ongoing learning on association management resources and programs.

Association Planning Calendar

The Association Planning Calendar provides information on programs, initiatives, and other dates of interest to REALTOR® AEs.

AE Institute

Thank you for attending the 2024 Joint AE Institute! Save the date for AEI 2025: March 18-21, 2025 in Denver, CO!