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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.
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.
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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.
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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
More

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This presentation was made to the Commercial Real Estate Research Advisory Board by Amanda Riggs during the 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings.

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