Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®

National Association of REALTORS®

The National Association of REALTORS® serves all REALTORS® nationwide. They promote the REALTOR® image, and serve the members in many areas. The National Association of REALTORS® is the nation's largest trade and professional association. Founded in 1908 by 120 people, the National Association of REALTORS® now serves approximately 700,000 members in 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Your Association provides a facility to improve professionalism in the real estate industry through education, research and exchange of information with its members and the public.

As a member of the National, State and Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS® your voice is heard from Washington to Grand Rapids.

Legal Protection: N.A.R. maintains a highly skilled legal staff and a Legal Action Fund. This fund can be applied to strategic cases which affect the real estate industry.

Issues Mobilization Fund: Issues Mobilization (IM) is a program designed by the Political and State Affairs Division of the National Association of REALTORS® to assist state and local associations with the organization and implementation of effective issue campaigns. NAR assistance can be provided through a combination of educational, technical and financial support for the purpose of mobilizing REALTORS® as well as the general public, on behalf of issues affecting the real estate industry.

Library: The National Association of REALTORS® has the largest real estate library in the United States. Although it is in Chicago, the library will mail books, pamphlets and articles to you at no charge other than return postage.

Legislative Security: When legislative conflicts arise, your Association is there to protect the housing industry from over-regulation as well as individuals' rights to own private property. The National Association of REALTORS® lobbies in Washington, D.C., just as M.A.R. lobbies in Lansing. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) supports national political candidates whose philosophies are consistent with the concept of private property ownership and free enterprise.

Special Affiliations: The National Association of REALTORS® has affiliated institutes, societies and councils that offer a wide range of programs and educational services in various specialties of the real estate industry. Education and certification in these specializations enable members to receive professional designations which mark them as qualified specialists.

Credit Card Program: The credit card program is designed to meet the special purchasing needs of REALTORS®. The MBNA credit cards are the only ones authorized to display the REALTOR® logo. No annual fee and a credit line up to $25,000 are just two of the benefits. Contact: MBNA America at 800-847-7378, ext. 2500.

AT&T: AT&T offers discounts on a variety of domestic and international long distance services as well as computing and telephone equipment. Contact AT&T at 800-627-0707.

Xerox: The Xerox program offers substantial savings on a wide range of Xerox products and services. Members receive discounts on sale or lease prices of Xerox copies, facsimile machines, electronic publishing systems and more. Contact: Xerox at 800-275-9376, ext. NAR.

Cadillac: Cadillac provides a $500 rebate on a new or leased Cadillac...after you've made your best deal! Contact your local Cadillac dealer or call 1-800-325-4642.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Charland