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Board OKs Public-Facing MLS Sites as 'Basic' Services

The Board of Directors, at its May 18 meeting, on the last day of the 2013 NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, approved a modification to MLS Policy Statement 7.57 to provide additional guidance on the categorization of programs, products, and services as "core," "basic," or "optional" services.

Review Board of Directors Meeting Materials

Review the agenda and committee reports from the Board of Directors meeting which was held on May 18, 2013.

2014 NAR First Vice President Candidates' Forum Audio

On Thursday, May 16, 2013, the 2014 First Vice President Candidates' Forum took place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Listen to the five-part recording as candidates Jim Helsel (Pennsylvania) and Tom Salomone (Florida) shared their vision for the National Association of REALTORS®.

The Board of Directors elected the 2014 slate of officers at their meeting on May 18, 2013. Tom Salomone won the First Vice President seat by a vote of 344 to 337.

2014 First Vice President Candidate Forum Audio

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59½ Minutes Is Now NAR 360°

The popular Midyear meeting "59½ Minutes—A Member Director Update" is now "NAR 360°—A Member Director Update & Industry Symposium." It's the same fast-paced update, and now with more from industry experts.

Apply for the 2014 Leadership Academy

NOTE: The application process is now closed. Check back in August.

Apply online after reading the instructions below. Applications must be received by March 31, 2013.

A Word version of the application (.doc) is available for your use in gathering information offline. Answers must be copied and pasted from the Word document into the online form; do not send the MS Word document itself... Read More

NAR Board of Directors Orientation Video

Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a member of the NAR Board of Directors including duties and meeting policies.

General Meeting Policies and Procedures

Most committees and subcommittees meet at the regular business meetings of the National Association. The policies on these pages govern committee meetings.

Open/Closed Meeting Policy

Most meetings of the Association are open to all members. Read the full policy for exceptions.

Committee Leadership and Member Attendance Policy

Read this policy for guidelines in the event that a committee chair, vice chair, or member must... Read More

10 Groups Win Lottery to Host REThink Event

REThink: The Future of Real Estate and the National Association of REALTORS® are excited to announce the 10 winners of the lottery that awards associations and other groups the opportunity to host a REThink workshop locally. Winners were drawn at the 2012 Leadership Summit in Chicago, Aug. 20-21.

State or Regional

Louisiana REALTORS® Association - Baton Rouge, La.

Puerto Rico Association of REALTORS® - Carolina, Puerto Rico

Local Associations

REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan... Read More

More Volunteer Leadership Ed Opportunities than Ever Before

Without leadership, change is slow and organizations stagnate or, worse, fail. Yet effective management alone isn’t enough. Leaders with vision, courage, and zeal must propel their organizations forward. These leaders must be identified, encouraged, and given opportunities to hone their skills. This is where leadership training comes in.

Over the past few years, NAR has launched new training programs to better equip volunteers to lead through challenging times.

REALTOR® Leadership Program

The REALTOR® Leadership Program (RLP), established in... Read More

Reach for Success: 2013 Issues and Challenges

"Reach for Success: 2013 Issues and Challenges" outlines NAR's priorities for 2013 under the leadership of 2013 NAR President Gary Thomas. The report comments on NAR's goals for advocacy, promoting home ownership, protecting REALTOR® business interests, and more.

Schedule

Plan Your REALTORS® Conference Meetings

Use your event planner to organize the NAR and affiliate meetings you'll attend at the 2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Schedules are posted on our conference site.

Charter Revocation Procedure

NAR's Bylaws prohibit state and local associations from adopting any rule, regulation, practice or policy inconsistent with, or contrary to, any policy adopted by the NAR Board of Directors. (NAR Bylaws, Article I, Section 2.)

The NAR Constitution provides: “All Member Boards must comply with the minimum service criteria established by the Board of Directors. Any Member Board that fails to satisfy the minimum criteria may,... Read More

Leadership Summit

2013 Leadership Summit for 2014 Leadership

Mark your calendar for the 2013 Leadership Summit, Aug. 26–27, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers.

Registration opens online June 5, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.

The Leadership Summit brings the chief staff executives of state and local associations, together with their Presidents-Elect, to an event that translates into multiple opportunities to make lasting connections in the REALTOR® association community. You'll leave the conference motivated and inspired.

The Leadership Summit is... Read More

Affiliate, Business Specialties Representative Recommendations

The Affiliate & Business Specialties Representative Recommendation nomination period for 2013 is closed.

State Representative Recommendations

Access the State Representative Recommendation form where you will be able to submit your recommendations for each State Representative position that your state is allowed. The nomination period for 2013 has closed.

Model Bylaws for State Associations

State Associations can use these model documents to adopt and revise their state association bylaws. Read the full text below, or download the complete text here:

Microsoft Word (DOC: 125 KB)
Adobe Acrobat (PDF: 264 KB)

Summary of Revisions to the 2013 NAR Model Bylaws for State Associations

The 2013 Model Bylaws for State... Read More

Copyright Information

Documents appearing on the REALTOR.org are copyrighted by the National Association of REALTORS® and may not be reproduced, retransmitted or distributed except as provided for herein. These documents are provided to REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® and Institute Affiliate members (board members) and member boards for the sole purpose of educating and training them in the duties and responsibilities associated with their membership in the National Association of REALTORS® including without limitation, the arbitration of disputes, enforcement of the Code of Ethics, and other... Read More

Governing Documents

NAR's governing documents are an important element of the organization's governance.

Code of Ethics

NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, adopted in 1913, establishes standards of ethical practice that all REALTORS® agree to follow as a condition of their membership. These ethical requirements are a key factor separating REALTORS® from all other real estate practitioners.

Read or download the 2013 Code of Ethics

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What to Do in Chicago During Leadership Summit

REALTOR magazine walks Leadership Summit attendees through exciting ideas on how to spend free-time and make the most of a summer visit to Chicago.

Decisions from the NAR Board of Directors

The NAR Board of Directors, meeting at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando on Nov. 12, 2012 approved changes to the association’s committees and forums in a broad-based restructuring that’s intended to position the association for the future. Among the changes is the reconfiguring of several committees, the creation of new groups, and the sunsetting of some forums. Read... Read More

Sunday, August 25
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Badge pickup, Sheraton Hotel
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.