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REALTORS® and REALTOR® associations serve as pillars of their communities and find charitable activities and giving second nature in their efforts to give back and create impact. This report provides insight into the monetary and temporal contributions that general members-at-large, broker-owners, and Association Executives (AEs) or Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Staff give back to their communities.

2025 brought another year of slower home sales with low inventory and stubborn mortgage rates. Despite lower sales and persistent affordability challenges, REALTORS® continue to prioritize charitable activity and show up for their communities. Monthly volunteering and annual monetary donations of REALTORS®, broker-owners, and associations and their staff remained strong this past year, demonstrating REALTORS®’ continued dedication to giving back.

 

Infographic from the 2026 CARE Report showing volunteer and charitable giving rates among REALTORS®, brokers, and association/MLS staff. Monthly volunteering rates are 64% for REALTORS®, 78% for brokers, and 80% for association/MLS staff. Personal charitable donation rates are 84% for REALTORS®, 84% for brokers, and 94% for association/MLS staff. Includes NAR branding and a QR code linking to the full report.