The sale and purchase of a home is one of the most significant events that any person will experience in his or her lifetime. It is more than the simple purchase of housing, for it includes the hopes, dreams, aspirations, and economic destiny of those involved.

The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association. NAR’s 1 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, are involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.