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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.
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  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.
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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
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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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  Close
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- Blogs
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  Close
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  Stay informed on the most important real estate business news and business specialty updates.
  Close
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  Close
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  Close
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- Governing Documents
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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 2023 National Commercial Awards

Download the complete list of 2023 National Commercial Award Recipientspdf (2.27 MB)

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Alabama

Clinton Flowers

RLI APEX National Broker
of the Year for Timber Land Sales

Mobile Area Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Dax Hayden

Colorado

Dax Hayden

RLI APEX National Broker
of the Year for Ag Land Sales - Ranches

Durango Area Association of REALTORS® Inc

Jed Backus

Connecticut

Jed Backus

2022 Community Service Award,
Commercial Investment Division

New Haven Association
of REALTORS® Inc

William Eshenbaugh

Florida

William Eshenbaugh

RLI APEX 2022 Top Producer

Florida Gulfcoast Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

David Hitchcock

Florida

David Hitchcock

RLI APEX Largest
ALC-to-ALC Transaction Award

Central Florida Commercial
Association of REALTORS®

Jon Kohler

Florida

Jon Kohler

RLI APEX National
Broker of the Year for
Recreational Land Sales

Tallahassee Board
of REALTORS® Inc

Chase Mayhugh

Florida

Chase C. Mayhugh

CREXi Platinum
Broker Award

Royal Palm Coast
REALTOR® Association

Ryan Sampson

Florida

Ryan Sampson

RLI APEX National Broker
of the Year for
Commercial Land Sales

Florida Gulfcoast Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

Clay Taylor

Florida

Clay Taylor

RLI APEX Largest
ALC-to-ALC Transaction Award

Lakeland Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Iowa

Steve Bruere

RLI APEX National Broker
of the Year for Ag Land Sales

Des Moines Area
Association of REALTORS®

Troy Louwagie

Iowa

Troy Louwagie

RLI APEX National Broker
of the Year for Auction Land Sales

Cedar Rapids Area
Association of REALTORS®

Amy Hall

Illinois

Amy J. Hall

The 2023 Trustees'
Distinguished Service Award

Northern Illinois Commercial
Association of REALTORS®

Paul Martis

Illinois

Paul Martis

2023 Mainstreet Commercial Member Award

Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®

Kirk Butterfield

Maine

Kirk A. Butterfield

2023 REALTOR® of the Year

Maine Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

Mark Ansara

Michigan

Mark Ansara

2023 REALTOR® of the Year

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS®

William Holman

Missouri

William Holman

2022 Nadine Boon Commercial
REALTOR® Award

St. Charles County
Association of REALTORS®

Patrice TenBroek

Missouri

Patrice TenBroek

Commercial REALTOR® of the Year

St. Louis Association of REALTORS®

Micah McCullough

Mississippi

Micah McCullough

2023 MCAR Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year

Mississippi Commercial
Association of REALTORS®

Eric Knight

North Carolina

Eric Knight

2022 RCASENC Commercial
Member of the Year

Cape Fear REALTORS®

Martin McLaughlin

North Carolina

Martin McLaughlin

President's Award for
Outstanding Work &
Contributions to CRCBR

Charlotte Region Commercial
Board of REALTORS®

Tim MacEachen

New Mexico

Tim J. MacEachen

2022 CARNM REALTOR® of the Year

Commercial Association
of REALTORS® New Mexico

James Kelly

New York

James Kelly

2023 NYSCAR REALTOR® of the Year

New York State Commercial
Association of REALTORS® Inc

Lynn Singh

Ohio

Lynn Singh

The Erika Blumenstein
Memorial Award

Columbus Association
of REALTORS®

Andrea Frymire

Oklahoma

Andrea Frymire

Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®
2023 Commercial Industry Advocate Award

Midwest City Del City Moore
Association of REALTORS®

Howard Friedman

Oregon

Howard Friedman

Oregon REALTORS® 2023
Good Neighbor Award

Central Oregon
Association of REALTORS®

Alvin Nash

Oregon

Alvin Nash

Bill Frey Memorial
2022 Commercial
Transaction of the Year

Mid Valley Association
of REALTORS®

Walt Ramage

Oregon

Walt Ramage

2023 COAR Commercial
Transaction of the Year Award

Central Oregon Association
of REALTORS®

Jeffrey Reed

Oregon

Jeffrey Reed

2023 COAR Commercial
Transaction of the Year Award

Central Oregon
Association of REALTORS®

Heather Kreiger

Pennsylvania

Heather Kreiger

2022 Commercial REALTOR®
of the Year

Lancaster County
Association of REALTORS®

Darath Mackie

South Carolina

Darath Mackie

2022 Caine Halter Commercial
REALTOR® of the Year

Greater Greenville Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Chip Shealy

South Carolina

Chip Shealy

2022 Commercial REALTOR®
of the Year

Charleston Trident Association
of REALTORS®

Lawrence Jensen

Tennessee

Lawrence Jensen

2023 Commercial Hall of Fame

Memphis Area Association
of REALTORS® Inc

Christa Rosenberg

Tennessee

Christa Rosenberg

CityView Magazine 2022
Best of the Best - Commercial
Real Estate Agent

East Tennessee REALTORS®

Imran Bhaidani

Texas

Imran Bhaidani

2022 Texas REALTORS®
William C. Jennings Award

Houston Association of
REALTORS® Inc

Andy Flack

Texas

Andy Flack

RLI APEX
2022 Wrangler

Tall Pines Association
of REALTORS® Inc