The North Carolina Association of REALTORS® is a non-profit trade association founded in 1921 and incorporated on Sept. 14, 1935. From an initial membership of 135, NCAR today has a membership of more than 38,000 real estate professionals representing 66 local associations statewide. The NC Association of REALTORS® is dedicated to providing the opportunities and resources that aid our members. Our mission statement is succinct: "To promote the success of our members and enhance the Quality of Life in North Carolina." We further pledge to: preserve and promote the right to own, transfer and use real property; maintain a leadership role in the legislative, political and regulatory process; promote and maintain the highest ethical standards; develop and provide the best education, products and services; promote housing affordability.