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Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.
- Coronavirus
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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.
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- All Membership Benefits
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  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
Political 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
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  Advancing best practices, bringing insight to trends, and providing timely decision-making tools.
- Blogs
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- Newsletters
  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
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About NAR
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- Our 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.
- Strategic Priorities
  NAR’s operating values, and long-term goals.
- Policies
- Affiliated Organizations
- Governing Documents
  Code of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.
- Awards & Grants
- NAR's Consumer Outreach
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Despite weakening optimism from non-homeowners at the end of last year that now is a good time to buy, an overwhelming majority said they do want to own a home in the future and believe homeownership is part of their American Dream.

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The Realtors Property Resource®, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Association of Realtors®, has suspended its Advanced Multi-List Platform, or AMP, project to reduce costs by several million dollars in 2018 and allow greater focus on its core initiatives.

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NAR is currently accepting applications for REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards from REALTORS® who have made an impact on the world through community service. Entries must be received by Friday, May 4, 2018.

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March/April 2021: Equity Is the Future

Friday, Apr 16

CoStar Inches Further Into Residential Market

The commercial real estate giant has reached an agreement to buy the residential property listing site Homes.com for $156 million.

Friday, Apr 16

The US is 3.8 Million Homes Short

Underbuilding, particularly in the entry-level housing category, is why your buyers are having such a hard time finding enough homes for sale.

Friday, Apr 16

Some States Will Pay Home Buyers' Student Loans

“SmartBuy” programs pay off student loan debt in exchange for a mortgage in the state. Sound too good to be true?

Friday, Apr 16

Marijuana Biz Fueling Real Estate Demand

In states where cannabis is legal, strict regulations limiting available space put pressure on industry growth and sales.

Friday, Apr 16

Mortgage Rates Near 3% Again

For the second week in a row, mortgage rates tumbled, offering a welcome relief to home shoppers with lower borrowing costs.

Friday, Apr 16

Marijuana Spurs Real Estate Demand

In states where it’s legal, commercial practitioners say regulations and inventories are tight among properties that will accommodate cannabis growth and sales. Read more from NAR’s latest report.

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Blogs From NAR

Read posts and commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.

Technology's Role in Real Estate's New Normal

November 19, 2020

5G Set to Reshape Real Estate in the Years Ahead

November 18, 2020

Tech Leaders Discuss the Impact of A.I. on Real Estate

November 18, 2020

Technology & Doing Business During the Pandemic

November 17, 2020

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Washington Report

Covering legislative and regulatory policy activities from NAR's Advocacy Group policy staff.

NAR Supports Student Loan Counseling Bill

NAR thanks Congress for elevating the issue of student debt, expresses NAR’s concern, and outlines NAR’s position.

American Rescue Plan Health Insurance Changes

The American Rescue Plan included two health insurance related changes regarding access to premium subsidies in the Affordable Care Act markets.

Biden Administration FY 2022 Summary Budget

On April 9, 2022, the Biden Administration released its summary request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 discretionary funding.

NAR Opposes DOL Independent Contractor Action

NAR opposes the Department of Labor’s proposed withdraw of the final rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

NAR Comments on Extension of QM Implementation

NAR is concerned that the final rule has still not addressed several weaknesses that could result in higher and inconsistent costs for consumers.

FHA Statement on Financial Health

The FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund remained strong given the financial challenges faced by homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages in 2020.

CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30

On Monday, March 29, the CDC announced it is extending the federal eviction moratorium for an additional 3 months, through June 30, 2021.

PPP Extension Act Passed

This bipartisan bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) deadline to apply for an additional two months, through May 31.

House Introduces SAFE Banking Act

The bipartisan bill creates a safe harbor for federally-insured financial institutions to provide services to cannabis-related businesses.

NAR Submits Statement for COVID-19 Hearing

NAR provided a statement for a congressional hearing focused primarily on protecting consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.