NAR Centennial Commemorative Book

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®:
100 Years in Celebration of the American Dream
As we celebrate NAR's Centennial, enjoy a compelling look back over the last century and the association's role in history with chapter overviews from the commemorative book. You can also buy your copy at The REALTOR® Store.

		Chapter One: The Start of Something Big In May 1908, 120 men gathered in Chicago “to unite the real estate men of America for the purpose of exerting effectively a combined influence upon matters affecting real estate interests.”

		Chapter Two: Home Ownership in America Homeownership benefits not only the owners themselves, but also the community society at large. Is there an ideal more deeply ingrained in American culture?

		Chapter Three: Walking the Walk Over the last century, REALTORS® have worked to make their presence known in Washington, advocating on behalf of the real estate industry and the nation’s property owners.

		Chapter Four: Evolving Conscience In the 39 years since passage of the Fair Housing Act, NAR has evolved into a leader in the promotion of equal housing opportunity and strives to make the benefits of real property ownership available to all.

		Chapter Five: City Sculptors Historically, the association has both facilitated and recognized REALTORS®’ involvement in communities. NAR's early leaders helped lay the foundation for community planning and today helps shape the smart growth movement.

		Chapter Six: The March of Progress From hopeful but modest beginnings, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® today is recognized as a world leader in the promotion of private property ownership and a champion of innovation.