REALTOR® Emeritus is an honorary status recognizing long-term dedication and service to the National Association of REALTORS®. Eligible members whose applications are approved receive a permanent dues waiver of the NAR portion of your board dues and are exempt from the Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training requirement.

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Infographic: REALTOR® Emeritus Status Eligibility

 

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for REALTOR® Emeritus status, members must meet both of the following:

  • 40 cumulative years of membership as a REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® (or both)
  • 1 year of service at the national level, including roles such as:
    • Committee Member
    • Officer or Director
    • Federal Political Coordinator
    • Global Ambassador or Global Coordinator to a country with an NAR bilateral partnership

How to Apply

  • The application must be submitted by the member’s local association.
  • Include documentation verifying 40 years of membership and 1 year of NAR-level service.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Upon approval by NAR’s Board of Directors, the dues waiver takes effect the following dues year.

 

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Next Application Deadline: October 2, 2025

All applications received by this date will be considered at the NAR NXT meeting in Houston, Texas, in November.

Submissions are reviewed twice annually by the Board of Directors at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in May/June, and NAR NXT in November.

Need to Complete Your National Service Requirement?

Since 2019, as approved by NAR’s Delegate Body, one year of volunteer service at the national level has been required to achieve REALTOR® Emeritus status. 

In order to become eligible, members who have yet to serve at the national level may apply to be considered for NAR committee service.

Please Note: Committee applications are open from March 1 – May 15 each year. Applications are required for consideration, and placement on a committee is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

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NAR Member Support
430 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

Email: emeritus@nar.realtor
Phone: 800-874-6500