About NJAR^®

The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®) is a non-profit organization serving the professional needs of its members. It is part of the nation's largest trade organization, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR).

NJAR^® membership is composed of commercial and residential brokers and salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and other real estate professionals who have pledged to subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics.

NJAR^® is a leading advocate for private property rights and the real estate industry in New Jersey. NJAR^® closely monitors issues that may impact property owners and the cost and ability to exchange real property. NJAR^® is also a strong supporter for the extension and preservation of affordable, safe and adequate housing. NJAR^® supports NAR on federal issues that could also have an affect on the housing market in New Jersey.

How to Identify NJAR^® Members

The terms REALTOR^® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE^® are registered collective membership marks that identify real estate professionals who are members of the REALTOR^® organization. Only those who have joined NAR, NJAR^® and their local board/association of REALTORS^® may use the term. REALTORS^® may be identified by the REALTOR^® "R" which may be found on members' business cards and websites.

History of NJAR^®

In December 1917, a group of 54 real estate professionals met in Atlantic City and formed the Real Estate League of New Jersey. The first officers of the League were President Francis Gormley of Jersey City and Secretary Robert D. Clow Jr. of Camden.

During the League's first five years, local boards were formed as part of the organization and membership grew to 822 firms. The state legislature passed the Real Estate License Act during this time.

In 1924, the Real Estate League of New Jersey became the New Jersey Association of Real Estate Boards. The name was changed from the New Jersey Association of Real Estate Boards to New Jersey Association of REALTOR^® Boards in 1969. The New Jersey Association of REALTOR^® Boards became the New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® in 1974.

Today, there are 24 local boards/associations of REALTORS^® in New Jersey and approximately 53,000 members of NJAR^®.