Appraisal: Who We Are
NAR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is one of the world's largest professional associations and"The Voice for Real Estate®". Founded in 1908, the National Association of REALTORS® is a professional and trade organization whose purposes are to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the free enterprise system by preserving the right to own, transfer, and use real property. Through research and the exchange of information among members, the public and the government, NAR works to ensure that laws are passed that are favorable to real estate, property owners, and real estate practitioners. Over 720,000 real estate practitioners, representing all aspects of the industry, are members of NAR. Approximately 31,000 of NAR members are appraisers. Members may belong to one or more of 1,700 local associations or boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®.
Working for America's property owners, NAR provides a facility for professional development, research and the exchange of information among members, the public and the government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property. Membership in a local association automatically extends your membership to the state association and national association. Our members are the voice for NAR -- it is your association and it exists to help you increase your business opportunities.
If you're not a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, but you'd like to become one so you can access One Realtor Place.comSM - our private member intranet site - and take advantage of all the other BENEFITS of NAR Membership , you must first join your local real estate board. To find out where the local board in your area is located, check the Yellow Pages, or send us an e-mail with your name, address, company name, phone and fax numbers to narappraisalsource@realtors.org. Also, you can search for a list of local boards and state associations at realtor.com.
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS ADVANTAGES
INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: Information Services & Business Products Members have available a wealth of information to give them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced real estate environment.
WORKING FOR YOU: Legislative and Legal Initiatives, Research, and Public Awareness Campaign The Association works in several key areas to ensure the success of member business and the real estate industry as a whole. Programs to reduce legal liability, promote REALTOR® business interests, identify future trends, and more, are in place to provide members with information, protection, and a voice in their future. In addition, NAR has invested in a three-year national advertising campaign to raise the awareness of the public about the benefits of employing a REALTOR® member.
BENEFITS AND SERVICES: Business Growth and Professional Development NAR develops or provides products and services exclusively to members or at a substantial discount, that are specifically geared to help them do business more effectively and boost their bottom line. Members save on a host of other products through the power of NAR’s group-buying program.
PROFESSIONALISM: What sets REALTORS® Apart Clients and customers want to work with professional and trustworthy real estate practitioners. Members of the National Association of REALTORS® have inherited a privilege and an obligation, and the NAR Code of Ethics and Professional Standards system sets them apart from non-REALTOR® practitioners.
GETTING INVOLVED & KEEPING INFORMED: Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings NAR meetings provide members with information and education for their professional development and business growth, trade expositions that showcase and demonstrate innovative products and services, forums for sharing ideas, and networking and business development opportunities in an enjoyable environment.
