Last week, we covered how REALTORS® belong to a coordinated network at the local and state levels. Now we will focus on the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which provides the backbone that supports every local transaction. While much of a consumer’s experience happens here at home, NAR supplies the common standards, research, and advocacy that help buyers and sellers move with confidence, whether a purchase is in Tennessee, Georgia, or across the country.
The foundation begins with the Code of Ethics. REALTORS® nationwide commit to conducting their business with integrity that goes beyond fundamental licensing laws. This commitment underscores honesty, client loyalty, cooperation with other professionals, and respect for the public. Because these expectations are to be upheld across all fifty states, consumers should expect and receive consistent treatment even when moving across state lines. This uniform playbook reduces friction and helps keep negotiations focused on outcomes rather than process.
NAR research also informs smarter decisions. Market reports, buyer and seller trend studies, and practical consumer guides give a clearer view of pricing, inventory, timing, and financing. Your REALTOR® translates these national insights to your street and your goals, what they mean for a first-time purchase in Hixson, a condo sale on the Southside, or a relocation to North Georgia. Better information leads to better strategy and, ultimately, better results.
Training and risk management are other national contributions that consumers feel locally. The designation and certification trainings hosted by Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® are built on national curricula and regularly updated best practices. That means contract accuracy, disclosure compliance, fair-housing knowledge, safety protocols, and technology use are reinforced the same way everywhere, fewer surprises at the closing table, and a smoother path from contract to keys.
National advocacy efforts provide homeowners and future buyers a voice on critical issues related to expanding housing access and protecting property rights. From insurance availability to disaster relief and fair housing enforcement, the work in Washington aims to keep the path to homeownership both stable and transparent. Our state associations collaborate closely with national efforts, ensuring the needs of local communities like Chattanooga, Ringgold, and Fort Oglethorpe are addressed alongside those of larger markets.
For consumers, the takeaway is simple: local service and state expertise are amplified by national strength. Ethics are consistent, information is current, training is aligned, and advocacy keeps the bigger system working in your favor. That's how a national framework helps a very local decision feel more transparent and more secure.
If you missed Part 1, covering how the local and state partnership serves consumers on both sides of our state line, you can find it on our news page. Together, all three tiers create a structure designed to protect the public and keep real estate transactions on track. #That'sWhoWeR
Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® is The Voice of Real Estate in Greater Chattanooga. A regional organization with nearly 3,000 members, Greater Chattanooga Realtors is one of some 1,200 local boards and associations of Realtors nationwide that comprise the National Association of Realtors. Greater Chattanooga Realtors service Hamilton and Sequatchie counties in southeast Tennessee, and Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties in northwest Georgia. For more information, visit www.gcar.net or call 423.698.8001.