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NAR Director

The National Association of REALTORS® Constitution states that each local
association with a membership of 2,000 or more shall be entitled to a number of Directors determined by dividing the membership of the local board by the number 2,000 and rounding any resultant fraction to the next lower whole number. Membership counts used to determine national Director entitlement are as of July 31 of the current year.

GHAR is entitled to a NAR Director again because our membership count as of July 31, 2025, exceeded 2,000!

The deadline to apply for 2026 is September 5.

Qualifications (Set by NAR)

  • Be a REALTOR® in good standing, actively engaged in the business of real estate.
  • Have served in some capacity within NAR governance, a state or local association, or NAR Institute, Society, or Council.
  • Complete a written application that includes the following:
    • Provide a statement describing their involvement in real estate, why they are seeking a position on the NAR Board of Directions, and what they believe they can contribute in their role.
    • Commit to supporting the mission and core values of NAR.
    • Commit to fulfilling all the duties and responsibilities of the role and will abide by NAR policies.
  • Have completed the required DEI Training courses (At Home with Diversity, Bias Override, and Fairhaven) or will complete them before your appointment.

If you are unsure if you meet the above criteria, please e-mail: nargovernance@nar.realtor

Please make sure you are aware of the roles, responsibilities, and fiduciary duties of serving as an NAR Director.  The following videos will assist:

Performance Expectations

Each Director must meet the following performance expectations during their term:

  • Execute the NAR Volunteer Service Agreement that includes the Director’s duties, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
  • Complete an annual orientation and NAR fiduciary refresher module.
  • Serve on at least one committee, forum, or advisory group to stay informed on key policy positions to act as a local member resource.
  • Demonstrate leadership and communication skills as well as proficient use of technology and social media.
  • Review all materials prior to each meeting and fully participate in each meeting from beginning to end.
  • Forfeit their Director position when they miss two consecutive Board meetings unless the Board of Directors, upon receipt of a written explanation for such absence satisfactory to it, waives this provision.
  • Resign or be removed from the Board in the event of a violation of fiduciary obligation to NAR or a violation of the NAR conflict of interest or harassment policies.

Please note: Per the PAR Board of Directors guidelines, all NAR Directors appointed by the State or Local Association have a seat on the PAR Board of Directors. The PAR Board of Directors meets three times a year in January, May/June, and September.

Apply to Become an NAR Director

Deadline to apply is September 5.

How to apply:

Timeline:

  • The application deadline is September 5
  • The GHAR Board of Directors will review the applications and certification forms to confirm that the applicant(s) meet NAR’s required qualifications
  • Applicants will be notified after the Board of Directors vote
  • The elected term will be 2026-2028

What are the governing responsibilities and authority of the NAR Board of Directors?

  • Approve Association expenditures
  • Set membership dues
  • Set public policy positions as they pertain to the real estate industry
  • Establish governing policies of the Association
  • Approve member programs, products, and services
  • Approve amendments to the NAR Bylaws and recommend amendments to the NAR Constitution and Code of Ethics to the NAR Delegate Body

Learn more about NAR Board of Directors meetings by clicking here.

If you have any questions, please contact: Kathy Ludwig, GHAR CEO, at Kathy@ghar.realtor