Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTIST

The Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtist, GMAR, is a local nonprofit Board of committed and influential real estate brokers, real estate agents, business professionals and community advocates, also serving as a think tank that advocates for equity in all disciplines within the real estate industry, promoting Democracy in Housing and combating homelessness. GMAR is the 111th Local Chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) located in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is affiliated with NAREB Region IV, comprised of several chapters in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia area. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (NAREB) was founded in Tampa, Florida, in 1947 as an equal opportunity and civil rights advocacy organization for African American real estate professionals, consumers, and communities in America. Even after the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, some National Association of REALTORS, NAR, local boards continued to prevent or discourage black real estate brokers from becoming REALTOR members. So, NAREB was created because African Americans were not allowed to join their local, and thus national, boards of REALTORS.

Volunteers will provide direct support toward the operational success of GMAR through direct service in community programs and behind-the-scenes capacity building for sustainable operational growth. This includes assisting with event planning such as digital + web design, managing social media, creating registration links for in-person and virtual events, setup and breakdown of spaces. Experiential Learning opportunities to earn SSL hours include service on the Education and Legislative Committees aimed at solving housing and economic insecurity issues that disproportionately affect people of color.