What does it actually mean to elevate the real estate industry?
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins sits down with Jason Haber, co-founder and president of the American Real Estate Association (ARA), for a candid conversation about challenging the status quo, creating stronger representation for agents, and where the organization goes from here.
Jason shares how the NAR Accountability Project eventually led to the creation of ARA, which has grown from roughly 10,000 to 30,000 members. He also discusses support from major real estate organizations, including RE/MAX and Compass International Holdings, and why ARA wants to complement (not destroy) the work being done by NAR.
They discuss:
- Why the American Real Estate Association was created
- What agents actually want from a trade association
- ARA’s plans for federal and state lobbying
- Why competition could strengthen real estate advocacy
- Jason’s vision for elevating professional standards
Jason also explains why ARA isn’t interested in becoming the “policeman” of real estate. Instead, he wants the organization to become a stronger voice for agents, improve education, encourage cooperation between brokerages, and help real estate professionals become more politically engaged.
If you’ve been following the changes happening at NAR, the growth of ARA, or the larger conversation about who should represent real estate professionals, this episode offers a firsthand look at one organization’s plan to help shape what comes next.
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