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  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
  
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  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
  
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  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
  
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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.
  
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- Code of Ethics Training
  
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
  
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- Continuing Education (CE)
  
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
  
  Close
- Designations & Certifications
  
  Acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate specialties, awarded by NAR and its affiliates.
  
  Close
- Library & Archives
  
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
  
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- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
  
  Empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
  
  Close
- 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.
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  Advancing best practices, bringing insight to trends, and providing timely decision-making tools.
  
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  Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.
  
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  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
  
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  National, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more.
  
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  Founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908.
  
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  NAR’s operating values, long-term goals, and DEI strategic plan.
  
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Real Estate Topics
Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.
- View All
- Fostering Consumer-Friendly Real Estate Marketplaces
  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
  View More
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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.
- NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
- REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
- AE Institute
- C5 Summit
- Leadership Week
- iOi Summit
- Sustainability Summit
- All Events
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

Stacey Moncrieff

Stacey is executive editor of publications for the National Association of REALTORS® and editor in chief of REALTOR® Magazine.

Content by Stacey Moncrieff

Content by Stacey Moncrieff

Uncommon Sense

March 25, 2024

Multifamily Plays a Big Role in Taming Interest Rates

November 20, 2023

8 Questions for NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright

November 20, 2023

NAR Board OKs Shift in Tax, Climate Change Policies

November 20, 2023

A Lesson on the Real Estate Market: ‘Nothing’s Normal’

November 15, 2023

MLSs Urged to Stay the Course Amid Litigation Unrest

November 14, 2023

A System That Adapts

October 25, 2023

New Commission Announced to Address NAR Culture

October 11, 2023

REALTOR®’s Side Job Is to Rush Into Burning Buildings

October 6, 2023

RPR® Supports MLSs During Vendor Outage

August 17, 2023

Start Experimenting With AI Now

May 10, 2023

Commissioner Gordon Makes the Case for FHA Loans

May 9, 2023

Experts: U.S. Debt Demands a Long-term Plan

May 8, 2023

NAR Is Making the REALTOR® Voice Heard on LLPAs

April 26, 2023

When the Seller Says, ‘Please, Take My Mortgage!’

March 30, 2023

Kenny Parcell is Riding with the Brand

January 25, 2023

Giving Brokers A Better Experience

December 27, 2022

Year-End Tax Strategies to Fend Off a Big Bill in 2023

November 22, 2022

Year-End Car Buyers: Know the Tax Rules

November 16, 2022

Stabilizing Economy Holds Key to Reviving Home Sales

November 12, 2022