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First-time home buyers made up 21% of all home buyers; their median age was 40. Read more about home buyers and sellers in the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report.
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Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.- Get the FactsCloseThe facts and latest news on NAR's policy updates. For REALTORS®, MLSs, brokers, buyers, and sellers.
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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.
- NAR REALTOR Benefits®CloseBringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
- DirectoriesCloseComplete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more.
- Become a MemberCloseAs a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.
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- Research ReportsCloseResearch on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
- Presentation SlidesCloseAccess recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
- State & Metro Area DataCloseAffordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
- Commercial ResearchCloseAnalysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends.
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NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.- Federal AdvocacyCloseFrom its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you.
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- Advocacy ImpactCloseHighlighting work to expand housing access and defend property rights.
- REALTOR® PartyCloseA powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
- Get InvolvedCloseNow more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.
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NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options.- Real Estate Designations and CertificationsCloseIncrease your skills, proficiency, and knowledge to help boost your salary and client base.
- Code of Ethics TrainingCloseFulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
- Continuing Education (CE)CloseMeet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
- Library & ArchivesCloseOffering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
- Fair Housing TrainingCloseREALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing every three years, coinciding with COE training.
- NAR Academy at Columbia CollegeCloseAcademic opportunities for certificates, associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
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The National Association of REALTORS® is an American trade association involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate.- Leadership & StaffCloseNational, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more.
- Governing DocumentsCloseCode of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.
- Awards & GrantsCloseMember recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
