NAR Library & Archives

Celebrate American Archives Month with us this October! 📚

The NAR Archives contain the living history of NAR and the history of the professionalization of real estate. Understanding, protecting, and preserving the history of NAR allows the Association to reflect on the past and grow into the future. Learn more today about the resources available from the NAR Archives by visiting the link below:

The National Association of REALTORS® Archives The National Association of REALTORS® Archives, located at NAR's Chicago headquarters, documents the history and development of the association and the real estate profession in the United States.

Did you know you have access to over 10,000 eBooks and audiobooks with your NAR membership? Access titles on real estate, professional/personal development, management and more right at your fingertips by downloading the Libby app!

In honor of REALTOR® Safety Month, check out September's curated collection of eBooks covering everything from cyber safety to self defense! ⚠️

National Association of REALTORS® Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the National Association of REALTORS® digital collection.

✨ 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? ✨

“Under all is the land” is a phrase familiar to REALTORS® today as the opening words of the Code of Ethics’ preamble, setting forth the social responsibilities of the association and its members.

What you may not know, is that the original 1913 Code of Ethics included no preamble. The famous introduction was written by Arthur H. Barnhisel, a real estate broker and Presbyterian minister from Tacoma, WA, and added to the Code under the revisions adopted by the National Association 100 years ago, in June 1924.

Check out our featured eBook of the Month: Secrets of Power Negotiating

Secrets of Power Negotiating covers every aspect of the negotiating process with practical, proven advice, from beginning steps to critical final moves: how to recognize unethical tactics, key principles of the Power Negotiating strategy, why money is not as important as everyone thinks, negotiating pressure points, understanding the other party and gaining the upper hand, and analyses of different negotiating styles.

National Association of REALTORS® Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the National Association of REALTORS® digital collection.

An especially busy summer travel season in full swing, and with that, hotel demand, occupancy and revenue have all increased. You’ll find everything you need to know from investing in hotels to appraisal considerations at our recently-updated Hotel/Motel Properties Reference Page!

Hotel/Motel Properties Hotel and motel investment is a specialized part of the commercial real estate world. But what are the tricks of the trade? Find out what you need to know about management, security, brokerage, and appraisal in the Hotel/Motel Properties real estate topic page.

As REALTORS® gather in Anaheim for NXT 2023, enjoy this conference poster from 100 years ago, when the annual meeting was in Cleveland

The NAR Library & Archives presents the 2023 NXT Speaker eBook Collection! Check out titles from speakers Heather R. Younger, Jennifer Cassetta, and Mindy Kaling!

https://realtor.overdrive.com/collection/1500763