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Rainmaker
956,152
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Unfortunately it is the only choice, especially if you are in an area where MLS access requires you to be a NAR member.

Oct 25, 2018 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No.  NAR is like a cancerous trade union.  Most of the time you have no choice but to be a member.

Oct 25, 2018 09:47 AM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

     If members en masse would boycott NAR (don't pay the dues), that organization would crumble.  But NAR has everyone by the gonads; they control MLS in most states, and they won't grant you MLS access unless you pay their extortion dues.  

Oct 25, 2018 08:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,553,094
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

RIGHT SAID Fred Griffin !!!

Oct 25, 2018 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
2,399,936
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I do not believe that there is Tyler Oliphant .

Oct 25, 2018 08:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,201,477
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

NAR is the only one I'm aware of.

Oct 25, 2018 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not so far as I know.

Oct 25, 2018 08:35 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that's the only option I know of....

Oct 25, 2018 08:32 AM
Rainer
2,986
Tyler Oliphant
Self - Murray, UT

It would be nice to have a competing group. I think we all agree competition is good.

Oct 25, 2018 08:39 AM
Ambassador
3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

As far as I know, NAR is it.  

What are you looking for in National real estate associations?

Oct 25, 2018 08:19 AM
Ambassador
5,060,494
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's the only option. Fred Griffin is right on target.

Oct 25, 2018 04:23 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

NAR is mandatory if you want MLS access ... they have the control.

Oct 25, 2018 12:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,238,990
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

The local Board is tied to their state board and National Board. MLS access requires membership! Fred Griffin sums it up very well!

Oct 25, 2018 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,846,901
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Your so funny ..... yes.

Oct 25, 2018 10:18 AM
Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

NAR is the only choice unfortunately. 

Oct 25, 2018 07:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

I think no.

Oct 25, 2018 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,582,184
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

There are many groups in the world. What is your purpose? Your instructor/broker may be able to help you---why don't you ask them?

Oct 25, 2018 10:21 AM
Ambassador
5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

As a whole but, certain designations have associations - CRS, ABR, etc.

Oct 25, 2018 05:26 PM
Rainmaker
4,960,432
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I think that is the only one

Oct 25, 2018 03:42 PM
Rainer
357,407
Ben DeHaven
Haven Realty & Investments - Lakeland, FL
Proudly serving Winter Haven & Lakeland, Florida

Fred Griffin hit the nail on the head with this one. Unfortunately they are it. Unless maybe there is a Z(illow) association of Realtors? Uh oh...

Oct 25, 2018 01:44 PM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Nope, it's a Monopoly & they hold the rights to it all. 

Oct 25, 2018 01:41 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

No idea.

Oct 25, 2018 11:14 AM
Ambassador
6,417,409
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Tons of groups, but that is the only one that is universal and required.

Oct 25, 2018 10:27 AM
Rainmaker
3,627,072
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Fred Griffin nailed it.  Pity there isn't another choice

Oct 27, 2018 03:55 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I wish.

Oct 25, 2018 07:07 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,308
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

That is it.

Oct 25, 2018 04:28 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,162
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

They are the only game in town.

Oct 25, 2018 03:52 PM
Rainer
430,282
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Look no further than Fred Griffin's answer. Can't be stated much better than his.

Oct 25, 2018 12:58 PM
Rainmaker
888,517
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

NAR is it.... and they have lost their way when it comes to membership

Oct 27, 2018 01:09 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

The is the NARPM National Assocition of REsidential Property Managers. 

 

Oct 26, 2018 07:36 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Unfortanately yes, but i am all in for anything dfferent. They certainly do not look out for our best interest. Lets start one?

Oct 26, 2018 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,206,250
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Your state probably has an association but I bet they don’t talk to each other.

Oct 25, 2018 02:03 PM
Rainmaker
450,182
Dana Hollish Hill
Hollish Hill Group, JPAR Stellar Living - Bethesda, MD
REALTOR * Broker * Coach

There is also NAREB. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers has REALTISTS instead of REALTORS.http://www.nareb.com/

Oct 27, 2018 07:38 PM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

 Why do you ask, Tyler Oliphant ?

Oct 27, 2018 08:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Yes.

Oct 27, 2018 03:42 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Don't know of any, and it sshould not affect you in any way...A

Oct 26, 2018 08:58 PM
Rainmaker
1,571,479
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Preetty much the only game in town.

Oct 26, 2018 07:03 PM
Rainmaker
1,386,629
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

NAR is our only choice. 

Oct 26, 2018 12:39 PM
Rainer
467,663
David M. Dwares
Title Professionals Corp. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title guy with a broker license

Gee, I wonder if they do anything behind the scenes such as lobbying Congress to pass legislation which promotes home ownership which keeps us employed?

It is easy to complain about a fee when you don't receive an immediate tangible benefit in return.

Oct 26, 2018 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
2,191,748
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Join or no MLS

Oct 26, 2018 07:11 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

None that I know of.

Oct 26, 2018 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Are not the websites all of the major franchises NATIONAL?

But, my confusion lies in understanding what 'like NAR" means.

If you refer to associations who collect money from membership and provide nothing of value to the member then the answer is a resounding, YES.

 

Oct 26, 2018 04:57 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

You have 2 options.  Join and become a REALTOR®, don't job and be a real estate agent.

Oct 26, 2018 03:40 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,177
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Oct 25, 2018 05:59 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

We don't have much choice.

Oct 31, 2018 06:44 AM
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