Innovation Grant Program

Innovation Grant Program is sponsored by National Association of REALTORS®. The Innovation Grant Program provides financial resources for new commercial programming at REALTOR® associations with an active commercial structure.

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Commercial Research Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends. Statistical News Release Schedule Federal Advocacy From its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you. REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.

State & Local Advocacy Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party. Advocacy Impact Highlighting work to expand housing access and defend property rights. REALTOR® Party A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.

Get Involved Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice. All Education & Professional Development Code of Ethics Training Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members. Fair Housing Training REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing every three years, coinciding with COE training.

Real Estate Designations and Certifications Increase your skills, proficiency, and knowledge to help boost your salary and client base. Continuing Education (CE) Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license. Online Real Estate Courses Explore certificate courses, leadership and business tools, and affiliate offerings.

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Awards & Grants Member recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. NAR Group and Team Directory State & Local Volunteer Leader Short Sales & Foreclosures Center for REALTOR® Development Real Estate Topics Real Estate Topics Your resource for all things Real Estate. Including Legal, Agent & Broker, and Property Rights Issues.

Get the Facts The facts and latest news on NAR's policy updates. For REALTORS®, MLSs, brokers, buyers, and sellers. Being a Real Estate Professional Vacation, Resort, & 2nd Homes Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Membership Providing Membership Value Whether you’re a new agent or an experienced broker you have access to a wide array of resources designed to help you succeed in today's market.

NAR REALTOR Benefits® Bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®. Directories Complete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more. Dues Information & Payment Become a Member As a member, you are the voice for NAR – it is your association and it exists to help you succeed.

Logos and Trademark Rules Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms. Your Membership Account Review your membership preferences and Code of Ethics training status.

Research & Statistics Market Behavior Including home buying and selling, commercial, international, NAR member information, and technology. Use the data to improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends and statistics. Highlights & News Get the latest top line research, news, and popular reports.

Housing Statistics National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available. Research Reports Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners. Presentation Slides Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.

State & Metro Area Data Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work. Commercial Research Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends. Statistical News Release Schedule Advocacy Representing Your Industry NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.

Federal Advocacy From its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you. REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. State & Local Advocacy Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.

Advocacy Impact Highlighting work to expand housing access and defend property rights. REALTOR® Party A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. Get Involved Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.

Education Advancing Your Career NAR and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils offer a wide selection of real estate training options. All Education & Professional Development Code of Ethics Training Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members. Fair Housing Training REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing every three years, coinciding with COE training.

Real Estate Designations and Certifications Increase your skills, proficiency, and knowledge to help boost your salary and client base. Continuing Education (CE) Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license. Online Real Estate Courses Explore certificate courses, leadership and business tools, and affiliate offerings.

Library & Archives Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources. News & Events News & Events Stay current on industry issues with daily news from NAR. Network with other professionals, attend a seminar, and keep up with industry trends through events hosted by NAR.

Blogs Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends. Newsletters Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates. REALTORS® Legislative Meetings The National Association of REALTORS® is an American trade association involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate.

Mission, Vision, Culture & Impact Leadership & Staff National, state & local leadership, staff directories, leadership opportunities, and more. History Founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges in 1908. Governing Documents Code of Ethics, NAR's Constitution & Bylaws, and model bylaws for state & local associations.

Awards & Grants Member recognition and special funding, including the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.

NAR Group and Team Directory State & Local Volunteer Leader Short Sales & Foreclosures Center for REALTOR® Development Top Commercial Resources for Associations Community Outreach Commercial Member Relationships Commercial Innovation Grants Commercial Services Accreditation Forming a Commercial Overlay Board or Structure National Commercial Awards Commercial Home Commercial Innovation Grants Commercial Resources for Associations Commercial Member Relationships Commercial Innovation Grants Commercial Services Accreditation Forming a Commercial Overlay Board or Structure National Commercial Awards On average, approximately 30% of members at a local association are engaging in commercial real estate transactions.

However, less than 20% of associations are providing specific services to commercial members. NAR's Commercial Innovation Grant Program provides "kickstarter" funds to help associations create new commercial services or programs. For further help, please contact: commercial@nar.

realtor . Need ideas? Check out the following examples of past projects: Commercial Innovation Grant Projects Expand All Communications/Marketing Education/Professionalism Community/Member Involvement and Networking Commercial Marketing Grant The Commercial Marketing Grant provides state & local associations an opportunity to apply for funds to assist in marketing Commercial membership.

Commercial Resources for Associations Commercial resources specifically for AEs! Learn about accreditation, innovation grants, community outreach, & share graphics for local associations.