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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) announced Wednesday that it has appointed Jarrod Grasso as its senior vice president of industry relations, a new position created to engage with state and local Realtor® associations, in addition to individual Realtors®. NAR’s reputation has been under attack over the last few years and the trade group has taken action to change that. “Investing in dedicated resources to facilitate state and local relations is critical to ensure we’re hearing real-time feedback about challenges leaders face so they can be addressed quickly,” said NAR CEO Nykia Wright in a statement. “Jarrod’s extraordinary reputation across the industry and with our national, state and local associations make him the perfect fit for this position.” Grasso has a long history of leadership roles within Realtor® associations across the country, most recently serving as the CEO of New Jersey Realtors®, where he handled legislation, member services and initiatives on professionalism and inclusivity. “I am honored to join NAR in this pivotal new role and look forward to working alongside my association colleagues, our members and other industry partners to demonstrate how together we can create meaningful solutions for Realtors®,” Grasso said in a statement. “By fostering strong relationships and addressing critical industry priorities, we can help members remain indispensable to their clients and communities.”