National Association of REALTORS®

Mission
The core purpose of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® "NAR" is to help its members become more profitable and successful.

Vision
NAR strives to be the collective force influencing and shaping the real estate industry. It seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective, and ethical real estate business practices; and valued by highly skilled real estate professionals and viewed by them as crucial to their success.  Working on behalf of America's property owners, NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system, and the right to own, use, and transfer real property.

Lobbying
RPAC is a separate entity that raises money for the political activities of NAR's Government Affairs division and disseminates contributions to congressional candidates. RPAC is one of the largest and most influential political action committees in the nation.

Research
NAR's Research Division analyzes the economic, policy and structural effects of changes in the real estate industry. It produces studies and statistics on topics affecting the practice of real estate and the ownership and management of real estate firms.

REALTORS® Conference & Expo
REALTORS® see their referrals and sales increase significantly from the networking and education they gain at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, the industry's premier event. More than 20,000 real estate professionals and guests from around the world attend this yearly event to learn about industry trends, new technology, and innovative products and services. More than 400 exhibitors make REALTORS® Expo the world's largest, most comprehensive real estate products supermarket.

REALTOR® Magazine
REALTOR® Magazine is the official magazine NAR. The magazine is published 10 times per year and reports on industry best practices, trends and tools of the trade - all with the mission of helping NAR's 1 million+ members achieve business success.

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REALTOR Benefits®
Did you know that you can earn back more than your national membership dues by simply taking advantage of the REALTOR Benefits® Program? Choose from a variety of value-added offers and savings from industry leaders. Plus, every partner provides products and services that you can use every day, in your business or personal life.

Education
Real estate transactions are complex. Keep up with the latest trends and navigate daily challenges with courses and products from NAR. Tap into new opportunities and increase profits by taking classes to gain the expertise needed to work with clients with specific needs. Over 380 hours of online education is available through REALTOR® University - NAR's exclusive online education destination offering education in sales, marketing and business skills.

Grants and Funding
Discover the many funding opportunities that are available to REALTORS® and state and local association from NAR.  Opportunites range from funding for workforce housing initiatives, smart growth programs and foreclosures recovery efforts, to stipends to attend NAR conferences and events.

News Releases
Stay up to date with both association and real estate industry issues through the this constantly updated compendium of NAR news releases. Access the news release archives as well to research past topics or topics over time.

 Affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils
Learn about the Affiliated Institutes, Societies and Councils that NAR members can join to gain valuable educational and networking opportunities in specialty areas.

NAR Staff Directory
Use this reference to find the staff person you need to assist you with questions or otherwise help you learn how to get the most out of your membership.

REALTORS® Relief Foundation
This charitable foundation's mission is dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims and their families in disaster situations affecting the United States and its territories. Since inception is 2001, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation has distributed over $21 million.

Online Store
The newly designed online store has everything you need to be a successful REALTOR® from products on sales and marketing, commercial and investment, home buying and selling, technology, mortgages, the latest research, and more. Visit the site often, as it is constantly updated, with offerings based on member feedback and changes in the market. www.realtor.org/store. Use discount code BCA5 at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase.