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Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.
- View All
- 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
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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
- NAR REALTOR Benefits®
  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.
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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 Plan
  NAR’s operating values, long-term goals, and DEI strategic plan.
- 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

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Research and Statistics

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Featured Presentations

Cover slide: Economic and Real Estate Outlook for 2023, by Lawrence Yun

Economic and Real Estate Outlook for 2023
December 13, 2022: Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the 2022 NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead

Cover slide: Market Update and Outlook presentation by Lawrence Yun

Market Update and Outlook
December 1, 2022: Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the 2022 REALTOR® Party Training Conference

Cover of Dr. Lawrence Yun's presentation slides: Economic and Housing Market Outlook

Economic and Housing Market Outlook
November 11, 2022: Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Residential Economic Issues & Trends Forum at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

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Making NAR Data Work for You
November 11, 2022: Presented by NAR Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights Jessica Lautz at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

Presentation slide: Economic and Commercial Market Outlook

Economic and Commercial Market Outlook
November 12, 2022: Presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

Cover of Nadia Evangelou's presentation slides: Commercial and Economic Overview

Economic and Commercial Overview
November 12, 2022: Presented by NAR Senior Economist and Director of Real Estate Research Nadia Evangelou at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

Cover slide: Commercial Real Estate Update Market Volatility, Matt Vance

Commercial Real Estate Update: Market Volatility
November 12, 2022: Presented by Matt Vance, CBRE, at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

Cover of Danny Nix, Jr.'s presentation slides: Natural Disasters and the Economic Effect on Commercial Real Estate

Natural Disasters and the Economic Effect on Commercial Real Estate
November 12, 2022: Presented by Danny Nix, Jr., Coldwell Banker SunStar Commercial, at the Commercial Economic Issues & Trends Forum at NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience

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Latest Research News

National Multifamily Housing Council Apartment Industry Overview March 22, 2023

Multifamily Housing Council Apartment Industry Overview

Presentations

March 22, 2023

These slides were presented by Caitlin Sugrue Walter, Ph.D. Vice-President of the MHC at the NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit on March 22, 2023.

Economic and Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2023

Economic and Commercial Real Estate Outlook for 2023

Presentations

March 22, 2023

These slides were presented by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun at the NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit: Commercial Update on March 22, 2023.

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Existing-Home Sales Housing Snapshot

Infographic

March 21, 2023

February 2023 brought 4.58 million in sales, a median sales price of $363,000, and 2.6 months of inventory.

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Existing-Home Sales Surged 14.5% in February

March 21, 2023

February 2023 saw the largest monthly existing-home sales rise since July 2020. All regions had month-over-month gains and year-over-year declines.

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REALTORS® Confidence Index

Report

March 21, 2023

This report is a key indicator of housing market strength based on a monthly survey sent to over 50,000 real estate practitioners.

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Report Finds REALTORS® Recommend Remodeling Outdoors

March 17, 2023

Landscape professionals and REALTORS® found greater outdoor remodeling demand during COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new NAR-NALP report.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

Due to recent developments in the banking sector, mortgage rates fell this week to 6.60% from 6.73% the previous week.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

Instant Reaction: Housing Starts, March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

Apartment and multifamily housing construction continued its near 40-year high trends with 620,000 units started in February.

United States with state lines showing and Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont circled.

NAR Region I Local Market Assessments

Report

March 13, 2023

This assessment examines global market real estate opportunities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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There Are More Households With Pets Than Children

March 13, 2023

According to the U.S. Census, the share of families with children living in their homes under the age of 18 has continued to decline.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun

Instant Reaction: Jobs, March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

With inflation tilting towards deceleration, though still rising but at a slower rate, the mortgage rate can also tilt downward in the upcoming weeks.

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.73% from 6.65% the previous week.