Ohio REALTORS

What Ohio REALTORS does

Ohio REALTORS is a private, nonprofit professional trade association founded in 1910 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It is the largest professional trade organization in the state, serving more than 36,000 real estate professionals (REALTORS) across Ohio. The organization functions as a chartered state affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), with affiliated sub-brands including the Global Business Alliance, Ohio RPAC (political action committee), and the Ohio REALTOR Party. Its stated mission is to protect private property rights and advance the real estate industry in Ohio through advocacy, education, legal resources, and market data.

Ohio REALTORS' core product surface is a member-facing digital ecosystem built on a Member Portal (for event/CE registration, committee applications, and profile management) and a cross-platform mobile app (iOS/Android) that provides news, CE course information, event registration, podcast access, resource documents, committee meeting access, member messaging, and digital business cards. Supporting products include a Market Data and Statistics platform powered by MLS data via the NAR-provided REALTORS Property Resource (RPR), a Legal Library of white papers and forms, and an Education Programs portfolio that encompasses continuing education, GRI designation, and DE&I certification — newly delivered in partnership with Kaplan Real Estate Education.

The organization's revenue is generated from four primary streams: recurring membership dues from individual REALTORS, professional services revenue from education programs and designations, transaction fees from event registrations, and merchandise sales through the REALTOR Store. Distribution occurs through the state website, member portal, mobile app, the REALTOR Store, and a network of local REALTOR boards across Ohio. Marketing and member engagement are driven by content channels including The Buzz Blog, The Real View podcast, eConnections and Capitol Connections newsletters, and an eZine digital magazine. Leadership is provided by CEO Scott Williams, with a recently transitioned presidency from Michelle Billings to Mic Gordon in early 2026.

Name

Ohio REALTORS

Legal name

Ohio REALTORS®

Website

https://ohiorealtors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio REALTORS is a 1910-founded nonprofit trade association serving more than 36,000 real estate professionals in Ohio. It operates as a NAR state affiliate, providing members with advocacy, continuing education, legal resources, market data, and a member portal plus mobile app ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Trade Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Real Estate Teams & Agent Networks (Team-Based Brokerage) (BPAJAAAL)

Keywords

• Real estate trade association
• Professional member services
• Continuing education programs
• Real estate advocacy
• Market data services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue from membership dues paid by real estate professionals (REALTORS) across Ohio
2. Education Programs: Continuing education courses, licensing programs, GRI designation, DE & I certification, and online real estate/appraisal CE through Kaplan partnership
3. Event Registrations: Registration fees for meetings, events, leadership academy, and global events
4. REALTOR Store: Online store selling merchandise, products, and resources to members

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ohio REALTORS is a nonprofit professional trade association serving more than 36,000 licensed real estate professionals (REALTORS) across Ohio. It delivers member services including legislative advocacy, a Member Portal and mobile app for events/CE/committee access, continuing education programs (in partnership with Kaplan), legal hotlines and a legal library of white papers, Ohio housing market data and statistics, the Global Business Alliance for international real estate, and an online REALTOR store for merchandise and resources.

Product overview

Ohio REALTORS® is Ohio's largest professional real estate trade organization established in 1910, serving over 36,000 members. The organization's product portfolio consists of a member-facing digital ecosystem built around a core Member Portal platform combined with a Mobile App for iOS and Android. The product suite includes Market Data and Statistics services powered by MLS data, a Legal Library with white papers and resources, and Education Programs including CE courses and designations in partnership with Kaplan Real Estate Education. These products work together to serve Ohio's real estate professionals through advocacy, education, market intelligence, and member communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Business Alliance: International real estate initiative positioning Ohio REALTORS® as a leader in the global real estate marketplace
• Ohio RPAC
• Ohio REALTOR® Party

Products and services

• Ohio REALTORS Mobile App
• Ohio REALTORS Member Portal A secure online portal enabling Ohio REALTORS members to register for events and CE classes, apply for committees, update profile information, access invoices and receipts, and retrieve member-only content from the website via single sign-on.
• Market Data and Statistics Service
• Legal Library and White Papers
• Education Programs Continuing education courses, GRI 100-200 designation program, DE & I certification, and online real estate/appraisal CE, offered in partnership with Kaplan Real Estate Education at exclusive rates for Ohio REALTORS members.
• Ohio REALTORS Store
• Global Business Alliance Program International real estate initiative positioning Ohio REALTORS as a leader in the global real estate marketplace, with strategic partnerships with JARECO, AREAA, and the Finland NAR Ambassador Association. Recognized with the 2025 Platinum Council designation from NAR.
• Legal Assistance Hotline

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 Platinum Council designation from NAR for Global Business Alliance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JARECO (Japan Real Estate Companies Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Strategic partnership for international real estate collaboration between Ohio and Japan. Part of the Global Business Alliance initiative to expand Ohio REALTORS international footprint.
• AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Asian Real Estate Association of America through the Global Business Alliance to promote diversity and global real estate opportunities for Ohio members.
• Finland (NAR Ambassador Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral relationship through NAR's Ambassador Association program for global real estate knowledge sharing.
• Kaplan Real Estate EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering top-tier online real estate education at exclusive rates for Ohio REALTORS members. New in 2026.
• NAR (National Association of REALTORS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing resources, designations (CIPS, AHWD), Code of Ethics training, Fair Housing training, C2EX, RPR, and global network support.
• RPR (REALTORS Property Resource)coreTechnology or IntegrationNAR-provided platform for property data and analytics integrated into Ohio REALTORS market data services.
• University of Cincinnati Economics CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted the Ohio Workforce Housing Study analyzing supply and demand of workforce housing from 2015 to 2021.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS: Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS is the statewide trade association for licensed real estate professionals in Pennsylvania, providing advocacy, education, and member services parallel to those of Ohio REALTORS.
• Illinois REALTORS: Illinois REALTORS is the statewide professional trade association serving real estate professionals in Illinois, offering legal resources, continuing education, and legislative advocacy. Structurally equivalent to Ohio REALTORS as a peer state association.
• Florida REALTORS: Florida REALTORS is the statewide trade association representing Florida's real estate professionals, providing legal, legislative, education, and member-benefit services. It mirrors Ohio REALTORS' state-level trade association model.
• Texas REALTORS: Texas REALTORS is the statewide professional trade association for real estate professionals in Texas, offering advocacy, education, MLS support, and member services. It is directly comparable in scope and business model to Ohio REALTORS.
• California Association of REALTORS: California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) is the largest state REALTOR trade association in the U.S., serving licensed agents and brokers in California. It is the closest direct functional peer to Ohio REALTORS, operating a similar advocacy, education, legal, and member benefits model at the state level.
• New York State Association of REALTORS: NYSAR is the statewide professional trade association for licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in New York. It provides advocacy, education, and member services analogous to those offered by Ohio REALTORS.

Emerging players

• Columbus REALTORS: Columbus REALTORS is the local-level REALTOR association serving central Ohio, sitting beneath Ohio REALTORS in the three-tier structure. It overlaps with Ohio REALTORS in serving the same Ohio REALTOR member base at a more local level.

Others

• REALTORS Property Resource (RPR): RPR is the NAR-affiliated property data and analytics platform that Ohio REALTORS integrates into its market data offering. While not a competitor, it is a core enabling technology partner in Ohio REALTORS' member services stack.
• Kaplan Real Estate Education: Kaplan is Ohio REALTORS' online continuing education and licensing partner, providing course content to members at exclusive rates. As a vendor/partner it is thematically linked rather than a competitor, but core to Ohio REALTORS' education revenue stream.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS: The National Association of REALTORS is the national parent trade association for the U.S. real estate industry and Ohio REALTORS is explicitly an affiliated state-level chapter. NAR provides designations, code of ethics, and global network resources that Ohio REALTORS leverages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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