Central Oregon Association of REALTORS

What Central Oregon Association of REALTORS does

Cascades East Association of REALTORS is a nonprofit professional association headquartered at 2112 NE 4th Street, Bend, Oregon, serving licensed REALTORS, appraisers, managing brokers, offices, and affiliate businesses (title, lending, inspection) across Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, and the Columbia Basin region. The association is a local affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, Oregon Realtors, and OREA, and its core function is to provide member professionals with regional Multiple Listing Service access, continuing education, code of ethics and arbitration services, advocacy representation (including RPAC), market data and research, networking events, and community recognition programs.

The technology stack is built on third-party platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: Flexmls powers the MLS property search and listing management, DomusAnalytics delivers market data dashboards (Oregon DataShare Review, Map, and Infographic), SUPRA provides lockbox and key management, and Zoom is used for webinar-based continuing education and member training. A consumer-facing Find a REALTOR directory and educational resources extend the association's reach to home buyers and sellers in the region.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues across multiple tiers (REALTOR, Office, Affiliate, Managing Broker, Appraiser), supplemented by MLS and lockbox access fees, continuing education tuition and classroom rental, and event sponsorships tied to awards programs and networking mixers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. No financial figures, headcount, or growth metrics were available in the source data, and the association shows no M&A, funding, or material restructuring signals; activity is consistent with steady-state operations of a mature local professional body.

Name

Central Oregon Association of REALTORS

Legal name

Cascades East Association of REALTORS

Website

https://coar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cascades East Association of REALTORS is a nonprofit professional association serving licensed REALTORS, appraisers, brokers, and affiliates across Central Oregon with MLS access, continuing education, advocacy, and networking services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Professional Association

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Referral Networks (Agents, Brokers & Lead Gen) (FSAEAMAF)

Keywords

• Real estate association
• MLS services
• Professional membership
• Continuing education
• Property listings

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Association generates revenue through membership fees from REALTORS®, affiliates, and offices. Members receive access to MLS, education, advocacy, and networking benefits.
2. MLS Services: MLS access and lockbox services provided to members for property listings and searches.
3. Education and Training: Continuing education courses, designations, certifications, and classroom rental generate revenue from members.
4. Event Sponsorships: Annual awards, holiday party, networking events, and tour of homes generate sponsorship revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS (operating as Cascades East Association of REALTORS) is a nonprofit professional association serving real estate agents in Central Oregon. It provides members with access to the Flexmls Multiple Listing Service, continuing education and professional development courses, advocacy at state and national levels, networking events, market data dashboards via DomusAnalytics, lockbox/key management through SUPRA, code of ethics enforcement, and consumer-facing Find a REALTOR referral services.

Product overview

Cascades East Association of REALTORS® operates as a professional association offering a unified platform of real estate services to its members. The core offering centers on the Flexmls Multiple Listing Service for property search and listings, complemented by Find a REALTOR directory services, Market Data & Research analytics dashboards, Education & Calendar professional development, Membership Services, Keys & Lockboxes management, Awards & Events programs, and Advocacy services. These services function together as an integrated ecosystem supporting real estate professionals in Central Oregon with MLS access, market intelligence, education, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexmls Property Search (MLS Access) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) property search platform that enables REALTOR members to list, search, and manage properties, view open houses, and use map search with overlay features. Available to licensed member agents.
• Find a REALTOR Directory Online directory that lets consumers search for REALTORS, offices, managing brokers, appraisers, and affiliates by location and specialty. Referrals route consumer inquiries to member professionals.
• Market Data and Research Dashboards Analytics dashboards including Oregon DS Review, Oregon DS Map, and Oregon DS Infographic, plus research reports and a quarterly market data archive providing market intelligence to members and consumers.
• Education and Training Program Professional development offering required continuing education courses, MLS training, industry designations, certifications, online and webinar-based courses, and classroom rental at the Bend office for members.
• SUPRA Keys and Lockboxes Lockbox and key management service enabling member agents to securely access listed properties for showings and listing appointments.
• Association Awards and Recognition Program Annual recognition program honoring outstanding REALTORS and affiliates for professional achievement, community service, and contributions to the industry, including the Annual Awards Installation and Holiday Party.
• Membership Services and Code of Ethics Membership administration including application processing, membership and office changes, Code of Ethics training and arbitration services, and OREA complaint handling for members and consumers.
• Advocacy and RPAC Services Industry advocacy service covering association policy positions, RPAC (REALTOR Political Action Committee) contributions, REALTOR Party engagement, and community advocacy resources on behalf of members.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oregon Realtors®coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level professional association for real estate agents in Oregon. Cascades East is affiliated as a local association, sharing resources, advocacy efforts, and professional development programs.
• NAR (National Association of REALTORS®)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade association for REALTORS® in the United States. Provides the REALTOR® brand, national advocacy, RPAC (REALTOR® Political Activities Committee), and access to national resources and research.
• OREA (Oregon Real Estate Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon real estate education and professional development organization. Provides education resources, certification programs, and continuing education for real estate professionals.
• FlexmlscoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiListing Service (MLS) technology platform providing property search, listing management, and real estate data tools used by the association and its members.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Realtors: State-level professional association for REALTORS in Oregon. CEAR is an affiliated local association sharing resources, advocacy efforts, and professional development programs with Oregon Realtors, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS: Largest local REALTOR association in Oregon serving the Portland metro area. Operates a comparable model with MLS access, education, advocacy, and member services in a different Oregon geography.
• Salem Association of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR association serving the Salem, Oregon area. Provides similar MLS, education, advocacy, and member services at a comparable scale to CEAR.
• Lane County Association of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR association serving Eugene and Lane County in Oregon. Directly comparable local REALTOR association offering MLS, education, and advocacy services with similar scale to CEAR.
• California Association of REALTORS: Large state-level REALTOR association in California. Operates the same trade-association model (membership dues, MLS support, advocacy, education) as Oregon Realtors and serves as a state-level peer benchmark.
• Denver Metro Association of REALTORS: Large metropolitan REALTOR association in Colorado serving a fast-growing Sun Belt-adjacent market. Comparable operating model with MLS access, education, advocacy, and member services.
• Greater Phoenix REALTORS: Regional REALTOR association serving the Phoenix metro area. Operates with similar MLS access, professional development, advocacy, and member recognition programs to CEAR.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS: The national trade association for REALTORS in the United States. CEAR leverages NAR's brand, RPAC political action, advocacy reach, and national research as a local affiliate, making NAR the broader incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coarealtors
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralORREALTORS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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