Welcome to the
American Real Estate Association
The Association Built for the
Future of Real Estate
Advocating. Innovating. Educating.
Isn’t it time you traded up?
A New Beginning
The American Real Estate Association was founded in 2024 by veteran agents Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky with a singular vision: to ensure that the future of our industry is shaped by the voices of those who stand at its forefront. As real estate undergoes a rapid transformation, it has never been more critical to have a strong, transparent, and ethical association to guide us through this next phase.
Photo credit: Clark Hodgin, The New York Times, January 26, 2024
Choose Your Membership
The American Real Estate Association is proud to offer two tiers of membership: Member and Founding Member. The dues for each level of membership will go to support our growth and allow us to build a trade association that will elevate the industry.
$20
Member
Your 2025 membership not only helps us build the association, but it
entitles you to $20 off your 2026 renewal, and 20% off all events that we host in 2025.
$1500
Founding Member
10 YEARS of membership dues are included. You’ll be recognized on our new site, at future events and receive invitations to exclusive events for founding members.
Explore the Possibilities
A New Trade Organization
American Real Estate Association is a new trade association built for real estate agents, by real estate agents, for the real estate industry. We will act nationally and think locally. We will work to educate policy makers and the public on issues that matter most to us. We will provide unflinching advocacy and unrelenting organizing on behalf of our members. The stakes right now are enormous - not just for the industry but for the American public.
A National MLS
The National Listing Service (NLS) will accelerate innovation, streamline data, provide greater exposure to listings, and better connect sellers to buyers. This move is not just about efficiency; it's about revolutionizing the real estate experience. Listing data, regardless of your local market, will be available to American Real Estate Association members. For over 25 years the real estate community has talked about the need for a national MLS. Finally, we will make that a reality.
Education
Our cutting-edge platform will include interactive online courses, immersive in-person training sessions, and a wealth of resources designed to elevate industry standards. American Real Estate Association agents will be the best informed, and best trained in the industry. Our commitment to education extends beyond agents to the wider community. We will launch programs aimed at enhancing public understanding of home ownership, emphasizing its value, and demystifying the home buying process.
Questions?
We’re here.
The American Real Estate Association was created to ensure that those who know the industry best—its agents—are the ones directing its future. In this time of unprecedented change, your voices must be amplified, your experiences valued, and your needs addressed. We are dedicated to empowering every agent to not just adapt but to lead the way forward. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or comments.