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- Dues Information & Payment
- Become a Member
  
  As a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.
  
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- Logos and Trademark Rules
  
  Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms.
  
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- Your Membership Account
  
  Review your membership preferences and Code of Ethics training status.
  
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Market Behavior

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.
- Highlights & News
  
  Get the latest top line research, news, and popular reports.
  
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- Housing Statistics
  
  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
  
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- Research Reports
  
  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
  
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- Presentation Slides
  
  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
  
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- State & Metro Area Data
  
  Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
  
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- Commercial Research
  
  Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends.
  
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- Statistical News Release Schedule
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Advocacy
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.
  
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- 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
- 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
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Education
Advancing Your Career

NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options.
- All Education & Professional Development
- All NAR & Affiliate Courses
  
  Continuing education and specialty knowledge can help boost your salary and client base.
  
  Close
- Code of Ethics Training
  
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
  
  Close
- Continuing Education (CE)
  
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
  
  Close
- Designations & Certifications
  
  Acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate specialties, awarded by NAR and its affiliates.
  
  Close
- Library & Archives
  
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
  
  Close
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
  
  Empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
  
  Close
- NAR Academy at Columbia College
  
  Academic opportunities for certificates, associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
  
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News & Events
News & Events

Stay current on industry issues with daily news from NAR. Network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events hosted by NAR.
- Latest News
- NAR Newsroom
  
  Official news releases from NAR.
  
  Close
- REALTOR® Magazine
  
  Advancing best practices, bringing insight to trends, and providing timely decision-making tools.
  
  Close
- Blogs
  
  Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.
  
  Close
- Newsletters
  
  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
  
  Close
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About NAR
Who We Are

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.
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  National, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more.
  
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- Committee & Liaisons
- History
  
  Founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908.
  
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- Affiliated Organizations
- Strategic Priorities
  
  NAR’s operating values, and long-term goals.
  
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- Policies
- Governing Documents
  
  Code of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.
  
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- Awards & Grants
  
  Member recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
  
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- NAR's Consumer Outreach
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Real Estate Topics
Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.
- Competition in Real Estate
  Local broker marketplaces ensure equity and transparency.
- Marketing
  Social Media
  Sales Tips & Techniques
  MLS & Online Listings
  View More
- Being a Real Estate Professional
  Starting Your Career
  Being a Broker
  Being an Agent
  View More
- Residential Real Estate
  Condominiums
  Smart Growth
  Vacation, Resort, & 2nd Homes
  FHA Programs
  View More
- Legal
  Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
  Fair Housing
  Copyright
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- Commercial Real Estate
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Membership
Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker you have access to a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in today's market.
- Right Tools, Right Now
- All Membership Benefits
- REALTOR Benefits® Program
  Bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
- Directories
  Complete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more.
- Dues Information & Payment
- Become a Member
  As a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.
- Logos and Trademark Rules
  Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms.
- Your Membership Account
  Review your membership preferences and Code of Ethics training status.
Research & Statistics
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.
- Highlights & News
  Get the latest top line research, news, and popular reports.
- Housing Statistics
  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
- Research Reports
  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
- Presentation Slides
  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
- State & Metro Area Data
  Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
- Commercial Research
  Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends.
- Statistical News Release Schedule
Advocacy
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.
- REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
- State & Local Advocacy
  Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.
- REALTOR® Party
  A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
- Get Involved
  Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.
Education
NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options.
- All Education & Professional Development
- All NAR & Affiliate Courses
  Continuing education and specialty knowledge can help boost your salary and client base.
- Code of Ethics Training
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
- Continuing Education (CE)
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
- Designations & Certifications
  Acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate specialties, awarded by NAR and its affiliates.
- Library & Archives
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
  Empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
- NAR Academy at Columbia College
  Academic opportunities for certificates, associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
News & Events
Stay current on industry issues with daily news from NAR. Network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events hosted by NAR.
- Latest News
- NAR Newsroom
  Official news releases from NAR.
- REALTOR® Magazine
  Advancing best practices, bringing insight to trends, and providing timely decision-making tools.
- Blogs
  Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.
- Newsletters
  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
- REALTORS® Conference & Expo
- REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
- AE Institute
- Real Estate Forecast Summit
- C5 Summit
- Leadership Week
- Sustainability Summit
- All Events
About NAR
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.
- Mission, Vision, and Diversity & Inclusion
- Code of Ethics
- Leadership & Staff
  National, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more.
- Committee & Liaisons
- History
  Founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908.
- Affiliated Organizations
- Strategic Priorities
  NAR’s operating values, and long-term goals.
- Policies
- Governing Documents
  Code of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.
- Awards & Grants
  Member recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
- NAR's Consumer Outreach
More

Advocacy Group Directory (by legislative and regulatory issues)
Advocacy Group Directory (by first name)

Staff By Functional Area

Management
Government Advocacy
Policy Advocacy
Strategy and Advocacy Operations
Political Advocacy
State Assignments for Political Representatives

Management

Shannon McGahn	Chief Advocacy Officer	202-383-1045
Bryan Greene	Vice President, Policy Advocacy	202-383-1114
Joe Harris	Vice President, Government Advocacy	202-383-1226
Helen Devlin	Vice President, Strategy and Advocacy Operations	202-383-7559
Jon Waclawski	Vice President, Political Advocacy	202-383-1248

Government Advocacy

Joe Harris	Vice President, Government Advocacy	202-383-1226
Lynda Keese	Executive Assistant	202-383-1205
Lisa Friday Scott	Director, Public Policy and Outreach	202-383-1270
Vijay Yadlapati	Director, Government Advocacy	202-383-1090
Colin Allen	Director, Government Advocacy and Policy Strategy	202-383-1131
Sydney Barron	Senior Legislative Representative	202-383-1089
Ryan Rusbuldt	Senior Legislative Representative	202-383-1196
April Gavin	Senior Political Representative	202-383-1073
Patrick Wohl	Political Representative	202-383-7516
Drew Myers	Political Representative	202-383-1072
Zack Rubin-McCarry	Political Representative	202-383-1086
Jack Greacen	Political Representative	202-383-1009
Erin Murphy	Senior Strategist, Consumer Advocacy	202-383-1079
Victoria Givens	Manager, REALTOR® Mobilization Programs	202-383-1021

Policy Advocacy

Bryan Greene	Vice President, Policy Advocacy	202-383-1114
Denise Brennen	Executive Assistant	202-383-1294
Erin Stackley	Director of Commercial and Policy Oversight	202-383-1150
Christie DeSanctis	Director, Federal Banking, Lending & Housing Finance Policy	202-383-1102
Evan Liddiard	Director, Federal Taxation	202-383-1083
Russell Riggs	Director of Environmental and Sustainability Policy	202-383-1259
Sehar Siddiqi	Director of Federal Housing Policy and Valuation	202-383-1176
Alexia Smokler	Director of Fair Housing Policy and Programs	202-383-1210
Austin Perez	Senior Policy Representative, Insurance Issues	202-383-7526
Ken Fears	Senior Policy Representative, Financial Services	202-383-1066
Matt Emery	Senior Policy Representative, Financial Services	202-383-1212
Nia Duggins	Policy Representative, Business Issues	202-383-1085
Olive Morris	Policy Representative, Technology	202-383-1215
Melissa Horn	Policy Representative, State and Local Government	202-383-1026
Ian Roach	Federal Policy Analyst	202-383-1106

Strategy and Advocacy Operations

Helen Devlin	Vice President, Strategy and Advocacy Operations	202-383-7559
Kathleen LaMarre	Executive Assistant	202-383-7560
Christine Windle	Director, Community Outreach	202-383-1135
Tim Ryan	Director, Financial Affairs and Advocacy Budget	202-383-1098
Hugh Morris	Manager, Community Development and Growth	202-383-1278
Ali Ameri	Senior Analyst, Financial Affairs and Advocacy Budget	202-383-1097
Catherine Mesick	Coordinator, Advocacy Operations	202-383-1000

Political Advocacy

Jon Waclawski	Vice President, Political Advocacy	202-383-1248
Nicole Kelly	Staff Attorney, Political Compliance	202-383-7511
Chrissy Garavaglia	Manager, Political Advocacy Education	202-383-1000
Lauren Facemire	Director, Political Fundraising	202-383-1080
Peter Kelly	Director, Fundraising Operations	202-383-7599
Allyson Nelson	Manager, Political Fundraising	202-383-7510
Jackie Zaporowski	RPAC Fundraising Specialist	202-383-1029
Jim MacGregor	Director, State and Local Programs	202-383-1188
Kristian Hoysradt	Manager, Federal Programs	202-383-1078
John Winston	Manager, Campaign Services	202-383-1235
Candace Fitzsimmons	Specialist, Campaign Services, RPAC and Member Mobilization	202-383-1187
Mitchell Norton	Manager, State and Local Independent Expenditure Programs	202-383-1091
Joe Maheady	Manager, Issues Mobilization Program	202-383-1006
Beth Brittingham	Director, Political Events	202-383-1209
Jamison Huff	Executive Assistant	202-383-1108
Patricia Tarhon	Specialist, Advocacy Meetings	202-383-1119
Ted Wright	Coordinator, Advocacy Meetings	202-383-1201

State Assignments for Political Representatives

State Assignments for Political Representatives

Alabama

Senior Political Representative

202-383-1073

Alaska

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

American Samoa

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Arizona

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Arkansas

Political Representative

202-383-1009

California

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Colorado

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Connecticut

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Delaware

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

District of Columbia

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Florida

Senior Political Representative

202-383-1073

Georgia

Senior Political Representative

202-383-1073

Guam

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Hawaii

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Idaho

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Illinois

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Indiana

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Iowa

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Kansas

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Kentucky

Political Representative

202-383-1072

Louisiana

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Maine

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Maryland

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Massachusetts

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Michigan

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Minnesota

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Mississippi

Senior Political Representative

202-383-1073

Missouri

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Montana

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Nebraska

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Nevada

Political Representative

202-383-1009

New Hampshire

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

New Jersey

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

New Mexico

Political Representative

202-383-7516

New York

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

North Carolina

Political Representative

202-383-1072

North Dakota

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

Northern Mariana Islands

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Ohio

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

Oklahoma

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Oregon

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

Pennsylvania

Political Representative

202-383-1072

Puerto Rico

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Rhode Island

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

South Carolina

Political Representative

202-383-1072

South Dakota

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

Tennessee

Political Representative

202-383-1072

Texas

Senior Political Representative

202-383-1073

Utah

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Vermont

Kristian Hoysradt

Political Representative

202-383-1078

Virgin Islands

Political Representative

202-383-1009

Virginia

Political Representative

202-383-1072

Washington

Zack Rubin-McCarry

Political Representative

202-383-1086

West Virginia

Political Representative

202-383-1072

Wisconsin

Political Representative

202-383-7516

Wyoming

Political Representative

202-383-7516

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