Applicant Information 

Interviews for the NAR Director or Representative Positions will be held on June 29, 10 AM – 12:00 PM, and June 30, 10 AM – 12:00PM via Zoom

NAR Director Responsibilities

  1. Maintain a REALTOR® membership in good standing at OC REALTORS®. “Good standing” is defined in the OCR Bylaws, including but not limited to, that member satisfy the obligations of REALTOR® members set forth in Article VI, Section 1, is current with all financial and disciplinary obligations to OCR and MLS, has completed any new members requirements, and complies with NAR’s trademark rules.
  2. Simultaneously serve as State Directors as required by C.A.R.
  3. Agree to a three (3) to five (5) year commitment. There is one two-year term available for a Director position for 2027-2028.
  4. Attend the two (2) NAR business meetings scheduled annually.
  5. Actively serve on at least one (1) NAR Committee.
  6. Submit a written report detailing the issues and outcomes at each committee meeting assigned or requested within two (2) weeks.
  7. Serve in a volunteer capacity at OC REALTORS®, as a committee or task force member, as a project or event volunteer, or as a member of OC REALTORS®’s board of directors while serving as a NAR Director.
  8. Complete required training, including but not limited to: At Home With Diversity (or equivalent Fair Housing certification), NAR Fairhaven training, Implicit Bias training, and any additional professional standards or risk management training required by OCR, C.A.R., or NAR.

Code of Conduct for National Director Attendees:

  1. Individuals are expected to prepare for meetings. This includes reviewing any documents provided before the meetings and being prepared to discuss anticipated issues.
  2. Individuals must be properly attired when representing the Association. Business attire is required unless otherwise advised.
  3. Individuals must act appropriately at all times, refrain from inappropriate conduct or harassment, and be subject to the same rules of conduct applicable to meetings and other activities of the Association. Engaging in inappropriate conduct toward other attendees or anyone while on travel is grounds for discipline pursuant to Association policy.
  4. Attendance at all meetings, including timely arrival and remaining present during the meetings, is required.
  5. Travel shall be the least expensive and most practical means. Attendees will only be reimbursed or compensated for previously approved Association expenses.
  6. All attendees shall prepare reports that are individually composed by the attendee and represent the perceptions and experiences of the attendee. The use of meeting organizer notes is not adequate.
  7. The Association reserves the right, through the Executive Committee, to suspend or revoke, with or without cause, the right of any individual to travel to any event or meeting where it appears they may be acting on behalf of the Association.
     

By reviewing, completing, signing and submitting:

  • A. You give permission to the Credentials Committee to contact you for additional information regarding your qualifications and experience; and
  • B. You understand that the Credentials Committee will review your service record and conduct at OCR-sponsored events and other industry-related events, in accordance with the General Travel Policy.

By applying, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • I will comply with OCR’s Travel & Delegation Representation Policy
  • I will comply with OCR’s Code of Conduct for Delegates
  • I will submit required reports in accordance with OCR policy
  • I understand and accept all travel, reimbursement, and participation requirements outlined in policy

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL TRAVEL POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATTENDEES:

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REALTOR® members may be eligible to receive a Representative Appointment from OC REALTORS® if they are not selected as a National Director but have received an appointment to an NAR committee and are planning to attend each of NAR’s two annual conferences & meetings at their own expense. Would you like to be considered for a Representative Appointment?
As a prospective state/national director do you agree to participate in OCR’s State and National Director Mentorship Program?
Are you interested in a DIRECTOR POSITION or REPRESENTATIVE POSITION? Check one or both.

Please rank your top 5 NAR Committees from the list below:

 

Business Issues Policy CommitteeCommercial Committee
Commercial Legislation and Regulatory Advisory BoardCommitment to Excellence Committee
Consumer Communications CommitteeConventional Financing and Policy Committee
Credentials and Campaign Rules CommitteeData Strategies Committee
Diversity CommitteeFederal Financing & Housing Policy Committee
Federal Taxation CommitteeFederal Technology Policy Committee
Global Business and Alliances CommitteeHousing Opportunity Committee
Institute Advisory CommitteeInsurance Committee
Land Use Property Rights and Environment CommitteeLegal Action Committee
Meeting and Conference CommitteeMember Communications Committee
Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction CommitteeMultiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee
Professional Development CommitteeProfessional Standards Committee
Property Valuation CommitteePublic Policy Coordinating Committee
Real Property Operations CommitteeReal Property Valuation Committee
Research CommitteeResort and Second Home Real Estate Committee
Risk Management Issues CommitteeSingle Family Investment Management Committee
State and Local Issues Policy CommitteeStrategic Thinking Advisory Committee

2027 NAR Committee Timeline

April 1 – June 24, 2026
• Committee Application Website opens for 2027 committees on April 1. https://gms.apps.realtor/nar/CommitteeApplication 
• Members complete/update their Expertise Profiles.
• Members submit a committee application for up to five (5) committees, and seek up to three (3) endorsements per application.
• Members submit endorsements for applicants.

June 24, 2026
• DEADLINE: Committee Application Website closes.

June 24 - July 3, 2026
• Committee application feedback window opens for:
• State AEs to recommend members for their state representative positions on committees.
• State associations review and submit feedback on applications received from members of their state.
• Institute, Societies, and Councils (ISC) EVPs recommend members for their ISC representative positions on committees.
• Multicultural partners provide recommendations for their representative positions on committees.

July 3, 2026
• DEADLINE: Recommendations due from State AEs and ISC EVPs on representative seats and committee applications.

July 31, 2026
• NAR Director allocations determined using membership numbers.

August 1, 2026
• Director submission website opens.

September 1, 2026 (Tentative)
• 2027 Chair and Vice Chair appointment letters are emailed to members.

September 15 – 25, 2026
• Window for State AEs and ISC EVPs to review preliminary committee appointments for all members within their state/organization.

September 2026 (Dates TBD)
• Committee Leadership Camp virtual training sessions for selected 2027 chairs and vice chairs, committee liaisons, and staff executives.

October 15, 2026 (Tentative)
• 2027 Committee member appointments are announced.

October 31, 2026
• DEADLINE: State associations and local boards submit director(s) names for director entitlement allocations. Failure to submit names on this date results in the association’s forfeiture of the allocated director seat.

November 30, 2026
• 2026 Committee terms end.

Key Dates for Committee Meetings:
• June 13 – 18, 2026: REALTORS® Legislative Meetings – Washington, D.C.
• November 6 – 8, 2026: NAR NXT: The REALTOR® Experience – New Orleans, La.

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