The Alabama Association of REALTORS® has been protecting private property rights for the last 100 years. We’ll do it for the next 100, too.
As we celebrate the centennial of the Alabama Association of REALTORS®, we wanted to reflect on the past century of our organization — the work we’re doing, and the work we’ve done along the way throughout a century of history, progress, and promise.
The history of the Alabama Association of REALTORS® is the history of the people of Alabama. Because we are the people of Alabama. We’re neighbors, family, and friends. We’re helping families and businesses find their place in the communities that we call home.
Today, one hundred years on, the Alabama Association of REALTORS® continues working for the benefit of our members and the people in our communities who rely on us — to help them find real estate, and to protect their rights as property owners. We advocate for policies that support the interests of our members, that promote ethical practices and uphold the reputation of the real estate industry, and that protect our neighbors who trust us with their families and businesses.
Alabama REALTORS® 100-Year Anniversary Coffee Table Book
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Want to join in the celebration with a keepsake you can cherish and pass down for generations? Alabama REALTORS® is publishing a 100-Year Anniversary Coffee Table Book and pre-orders will be available soon. Fill out the form below to be notified when the pre-order form is live!
Centennial News
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Decade by decade, we will explore the history of the Association and the evolvement of real estate into what we know today. Check out the articles below and subscribe to Alabama REALTORS®' weekly e-newsletter, Real Estate Alabama, to have them delivered straight to your inbox each week. Simply submit your information using the form to the right.
The 1960s - A Decade of Change
September 23, 2022
The 1960’s was essentially a time of change – politically and socially. The decade heralded change for REALTORS® in Alabama as AAR matured and its professional, educational, and political influence expanded. ...
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1950s Brings Boom in Homeownership
September 19, 2022
Reflecting the increased emphasis on professionalism and ethics, the term REALTOR® was trademarked in January 1950. The REALTOR® designation set apart those in the industry who were dedicated to their clients’ ...
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The 1940s - Home Ownership Transforms America
September 12, 2022
Nearly 20 years after its inaugural convention, members of the Alabama Association of Realtors gathered at Birmingham’s Julia Tutwiler Hotel for their annual meeting. REALTORS® had endured a decade of virtually ...
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So, what's next? More.
More advocacy. More support. More lives changed. Because REALTORS® do touch lives. REALTORS® don’t just help clients buy, sell, and lease property — they help people find a foundation to get started in life, help families find room to grow, and help businesses find space to flourish.