Resources & Initiatives
2009 Public Awareness Campaign
This year's campaign continues to educate consumers about homeownership benefits and buying opportunities in a changing real estate market.
2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo
Your members will thank you for telling them about the 2009 REALTORS® Conference & Expo! Members save $100 on Conference registration!
Information Central - Your Single Point of Contact for The National Association of REALTORS®
InfoCentral is your Single Point of Contact for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® - contact us for any of your information needs 800-874-6500 or email InfoCentral@realtors.org.
NAR President's Report
The President's Report is your direct connection to the latest news and information straight from NAR's Leadership Team, featuring the twice monthly NAR President's Podcast and the popular blog, "Voices of Real Estate."
REALTOR® Safety
NAR provides a variety of materials, including a Safety Video, to help you educate members about being safe. NAR’s annual REALTOR® Safety Week will be observed September 13-19, 2009.
Community and Political Affairs
2009 Community and Political Affairs Division Resource Guide
A comprehensive guide to the programs and resources available to assist your associations legislative, advocacy, and community activities in your local area.
Diversity Courses
NAR's Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity program provides information and tools to help REALTORS® connect with diverse groups and create business opportunities in today's multicultural real estate market.
What's the New Idea? NAR's Broker Involvement Program
With Broker Owner support we can rally more agents and significantly increase our response rates to Call For Actions, thus influencing legislation that affects our real estate business. For more information, please contact Ed Lawler at elawler@realtors.org or 202-383-1156 NAR Washington, D.C.
Legal Affairs
Important Legal Resources
NAR's legal department offers: Legal Action Program (financial support for litigation); REALTOR® trademark usage policies; the NAR Insurance Program for REALTOR® Associations and more!
Legal Affairs Podcast
This exciting resource offers a different way for brokers and agents to learn about new and emerging legal topics.
Legal Scan
This biennial comprehensive study features current legal issues and trends in the real estate industry, including identifying major sources of liability for real estate professionals.
Letter of the Law
NAR's online legal newsletter provides weekly updates on the latest legal news and information every REALTOR® and Association needs to know.
Member Policy
Code of Ethics Video Series Flyer
2009 Mediation Flyer
2009 NAR Member Policy Products
2009 Professional Standards Seminar Flyer
NAR Research
Research Resources
Find out more about surveys compiled by NAR's Research department to help you market and run your business.
Research Surveys
Outlines the services and resources, including surveys, data analysis and customized research, available to associations and members.
REALTOR® Magazine
30 Under 30
Each June, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 rising young REALTORS® who have used ingenuity to create their road to success.
REALTOR® AE Magazine
REALTOR® AE is the official quarterly magazine for state and local AEs and MLS Directors.
REALTOR® Magazine
REALTOR® Magazine, the business tool for real estate professionals, is automatically sent to all REALTORS® monthly.
REALTOR® Magazine Online
REALTOR® Magazine Online is the online companion to REALTOR® Magazine and features exclusive online content and resources and includes two e-newsletters: Business Tips Newsletter and Industry News E-Mail.
Young Professionals Network
REALTOR® Magazine’s YPN is a growing group of young, career-minded real estate professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest tools, resources, and networking opportunities.
REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
RPAC Programs
Customized brochures, grants, and marketing support are available for associations interested in increasing RPAC participation and receipts using the RPAC Fundraising Partnership Program.
Regulatory and Industry Relations
Are You Having Problems With Your Mortgage?
This brochure, produced jointly by NAR, the Center for Responsible Lending, and NeighborWorks®, explains the types of mortgages that are placing families at risk, provides suggestions for getting help by talking to a REALTOR® and a reputable counseling organization, and urges borrowers to work with experts and their lender as soon as possible. The brochure lists some of the ways lenders may be willing to help borrowers avoid foreclosure.
FHA Toolkit
Every REALTOR® who wants to sell more homes will benefit from the free, online FHA Toolkit available below. Click on the links -- and start learning all there is to know to help clients find the FHA-insured loans they need.
RESPA Compliance Tools
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) sets strict rules that prohibit referral fees or “kickbacks”. Thousands of RESPA complaints are made every year. Violations can mean criminal penalties and big fines.
