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  Social Media
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  MLS & Online Listings
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  Being a Broker
  Being an Agent
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  FHA Programs
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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.
- All Membership Benefits
- NAR REALTOR Benefits®
  Bringing you savings and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
  Close
- Directories
  Complete listing of state and local associations, MLSs, members, and more.
  Close
- 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.
  Close
- Logos and Trademark Rules
  Only members of NAR can call themselves a REALTOR®. Learn how to properly use the logo and terms.
  Close
- Your Membership Account
  Review your membership preferences and Code of Ethics training status.
  Close
Close
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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.
  Close
- Housing Statistics
  National, regional, and metro-market level housing statistics where data is available.
  Close
- Research Reports
  Research on a wide range of topics of interest to real estate practitioners.
  Close
- Presentation Slides
  Access recent presentations from NAR economists and researchers.
  Close
- State & Metro Area Data
  Affordability, economic, and buyer & seller profile data for areas in which you live and work.
  Close
- Commercial Research
  Analysis of commercial market sectors and commercial-focused issues and trends.
  Close
- Statistical News Release Schedule
Close
Advocacy
Representing Your Industry
NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.
- Advocacy Issues & News
- Federal Advocacy
  From its building located steps away from the U.S. Capitol, NAR advocates for you.
  Close
- REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
  Close
- State & Local Advocacy
  Resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.
  Close
- REALTOR® Party
  A powerful alliance working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
  Close
- Get Involved
  Now more than ever, it is critical for REALTORS® across America to come together and speak with one voice.
  Close
Close
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
- All NAR & Affiliate Courses
  Continuing education and specialty knowledge can help boost your salary and client base.
  Close
- Code of Ethics Training
  Fulfill your COE training requirement with free courses for new and existing members.
  Close
- Continuing Education (CE)
  Meet the continuing education (CE) requirement in state(s) where you hold a license.
  Close
- Designations & Certifications
  Acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate specialties, awarded by NAR and its affiliates.
  Close
- Library & Archives
  Offering research services and thousands of print and digital resources.
  Close
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
  Empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
  Close
- NAR Academy at Columbia College
  Academic opportunities for certificates, associates, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.
  Close
Close
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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.
- NAR Newsroom
  Official news releases from NAR.
  Close
- REALTOR® Magazine
- Blogs
  Commentary from NAR experts on technology, staging, placemaking, and real estate trends.
  Close
- Newsletters
  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
  Close
Close
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As America’s largest trade association, the National Association of REALTORS® is involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate.
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  Close
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  Close
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  Close
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  Close
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Annually, NAR recognizes commercial members with the National Commercial Awards. This program honors REALTORS® who received an award or recognition for their exceptional service and contributions to their local/state REALTOR® association, one of NAR’s affiliated Institutes, Societies or Councils, the commercial real estate industry, or their community.

Questions regarding NAR’s National Commercial Awards may be directed to Andrew Scoulas at ascoulas@nar.realtor.

More about the National Commercial Awards

Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2024 National Commercial Awards

Recipients of the National Commercial Awards are also recognized in the Winter edition of Create magazine.

Download the complete list of 2024 Award Recipientspdf

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Dax Hayden

Colorado

Dax Hayden

REALTORS® Land Institute
National Broker of the Year
Ag Land Sales - Ranches

Durango Area Association of REALTORS® Inc

Carl Russell

Connecticut

Carl Russell

2024 NHMAR Commercial Investment
Division Chairman's Award

New Haven Middlesex Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Jennifer Forbes

Florida

Jennifer M. Forbes

2023 Commercial REALTOR®
of the Year

MIAMI Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Ryan Sampson

Florida

Ryan Sampson

REALTORS® Land Institute
National Broker of the Year
Commercial Land Sales

Florida Gulfcoast Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

James Shanken

Georgia

Jimmy Shanken

2024 Georgia
REALTOR® of the Year

Hinesville Area Board of
REALTORS®, Inc.

Troy Louwagie

Iowa

Troy Louwagie

REALTORS® Land Institute
Wrangler Award

Cedar Rapids Area
Association of REALTORS®

Matt Adams

Iowa

Matt Adams

REALTORS® Land Institute
National Broker of the Year
Auction Land Sales

Des Moines Area
Association of REALTORS®

Skye Root

Idaho

Skye Root

REALTORS® Land Institute
Top National Producer

Boise Regional REALTORS®

Peter Cotsirilos

Illinois

Peter Cotsirilos

2024 REALTOR®
of the Year

Northern Illinois Commercial
Association of REALTORS®

Randy Scheidt

Indiana

Randy Scheidt

Design Cost Data Magazine:
Revitalizing and Repurposing the
Old and Obsolete

MIBOR REALTOR® Association

Mitch Keeley

Kansas

Mitch Keeley

REALTORS® Land Institute
National Broker of the Year
Recreational Land Sales

Kansas City Regional
Association of REALTORS® Inc

W. Alan Huffman

Kansas

W. Alan Huffman

2023 J. Wallace Paletou Award

REALTORS® of South
Central Kansas Inc

Steve Legendre

Louisiana

Steve Legendre

2023 Commercial Investment Division
Member of the Year

Greater Baton Rouge
Association of REALTORS®

Duncan Chapman

Massachusetts

Duncan Chapman

Appointed Subject Matter Expert
on the KW Commercial
Government Services Team

REALTORS® Commercial Alliance
of Massachusetts Inc

Cheryl Bonawitz

Maine

Cheri Bonawitz

2024 REALTOR® of the Year

Maine Commercial Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Max Grover

Michigan

Max Grover

2024 CAR
REALTOR® of the Year

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS®

David Wright

Missouri

David A. Wright

Commercial REALTOR® of the Year

St. Louis Association of REALTORS®

James Delgado

Missouri

James Delgado

2023 Nadine Boon
Commercial REALTOR® Award

St. Charles County
Association of REALTORS®

Sterling McCool

Mississippi

Sterling McCool

2024 MCAR Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year

Central Mississippi REALTORS® Inc

David Howard

North Carolina

David Ross Howard

2023 CRCBR President's Award

Charlotte Region Commercial
Board of REALTORS®

Timothy McGee

North Carolina

Tim McGee

2023 GRRA Fellows Award

Greensboro Regional REALTORS®
Association Inc

Byron Aynes

North Carolina

Byron Aynes

2023 Commercial
Member of the Year

Cape Fear REALTORS®

Jeff Jones

New Jersey

Jeffrey Jones

Special Recognition as a
Commercial Real Estate
Educator and Coach

North Central Jersey
Association of REALTORS® Inc

Michele Branscom

New Mexico

Shelly Branscom

2023 CARNM
REALTOR® of the Year

Commercial Association of
REALTORS® New Mexico

Mark Rohlin

New York

Mark Rohlin

2024 NYSCAR
REALTOR® of the Year

New York State Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

Jesse Shkolnik

Ohio

Jesse Shkolnik

2024 Columbus REALTORS®'
Salesperson of the Year

Columbus Association of REALTORS®

Anjanette Frye

Ohio

Anjanette Frye

2023 Dayton REALTORS®
Commercial Service Award

Dayton REALTORS®

James Lyons

Oregon

Jay Lyons

2024 COAR Commercial
Transaction of the Year Award

Cascades East
Association of REALTORS®

Walt Ramage

Oregon

Walt Ramage

2024 COAR Commercial
Transaction of the Year Award

Oregon REALTORS®

Barbra Murdocca

Pennsylvania

Barbra Murdocca

2023 Commercial REALTOR®
of the Year Award

Greater Harrisburg Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Christina Rouse

Rhode Island

Christina Rouse

2024 RICABOR
REALTOR® of the Year

Rhode Island Commercial and
Appraisal Board of REALTORS®

Peter Harper

South Carolina

Pete Harper

2023 Charleston Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year

Charleston Trident Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Jay Cobble

Tennessee

Jay Cobble

2024 CoStar Impact Award
Sale/Acquisition of the Year
for Knoxville

East Tennessee REALTORS®

William Curtis

Texas

William Curtis

Alvarez College of Business
2024 Alumni Achievement
in the Area of Real Estate

San Antonio Board
of REALTORS® Inc

Deniz Senyurt

Virginia

Deniz Senyurt

2024 Coldwell Banker
Commercial Silver Circle
of Distinction Award

Northern Virginia
Association of REALTORS®