District of Columbia Association of REALTORS

What District of Columbia Association of REALTORS does

The District of Columbia Association of REALTORS® (DCAR) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1925 and headquartered at 1615 New Hampshire Ave. NW (Floor 3) in Washington D.C. It serves as the primary state-level affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) representing residential and commercial REALTORS® operating in the District of Columbia, and operates alongside GCAAR (Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®) for joint DC/Maryland membership services.

DCAR's core offerings are organized around four pillars: advocacy before the DC Council (RPAC fundraising, Advocacy Day, TOPA and tax-policy engagement), member resources (Code of Ethics, market statistics, professional development classes, committee participation through the YPN, Global Business Advisory Council, and Public Policy Committee), consumer resources (Find a REALTOR® directory, home ownership programs), and events (Speaker Series, RPAC fundraising events, the '1615 @ Dupont' venue). The association does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital infrastructure consists of the dcrealtors.org website and a RAMCO AMS-powered member portal.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues paid by REALTOR® members, supplemented by event registrations, educational class fees, merchandise sales through the DCAR store, and sponsorship opportunities. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: acquisition and retention flow through advocacy days, networking events, committees, and policy engagement rather than outbound sales motion. DCAR's May 2026 market snapshot shows 643 closed sales (+14.2% YoY), $740,000 median price (+4.2%), and 2,508 YTD closed sales (-3.9%), reflecting the served market rather than organizational performance.

Name

District of Columbia Association of REALTORS

Legal name

District of Columbia Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

Website

https://dcrealtors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DCAR is a 1925-founded nonprofit trade association and NAR state-level affiliate serving residential and commercial REALTORS® in Washington D.C. through advocacy, professional development, market statistics, and community events funded primarily by annual membership dues.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: DCAR generates revenue through annual membership dues from REALTOR® members operating in Washington D.C. Members pay fees to join both DCAR and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), with GCAAR handling joint membership services for some members. The association also offers event registrations, educational classes, store merchandise, and sponsorship opportunities as additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DCAR is a state-level REALTOR® trade association founded in 1925 that represents residential and commercial real estate professionals in Washington, D.C. It sells annual memberships to brokers and agents, delivers legislative advocacy before the DC Council (including TOPA, property tax, and housing policy work), runs professional development classes and speaker series, publishes monthly market and housing statistics, and operates the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) for political fundraising and candidate engagement.

Product overview

DCAR operates as a state-level REALTOR® association providing a unified membership services platform rather than a traditional product company. The core offerings include member resources (safety tips, ethics resources, RPAC), consumer-facing services (Find a REALTOR®, home ownership programs), advocacy services (legislative engagement, candidate endorsements), and events/education (classes, speaker series). The association also maintains specialized committees (YPN, Global Business Advisory Council, Public Policy Committee) and operates a physical event venue (1615 @ Dupont). Market and housing statistics are provided as a data service. All services are integrated through DCAR's website and member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• REALTOR® Membership Annual REALTOR® membership for residential and commercial real estate professionals operating in Washington, D.C., delivered in coordination with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and with joint membership options through GCAAR for DC/Maryland cross-market professionals.
• DCAR Events and Classes Educational classes, speaker series, and event calendar providing professional development and continuing education for REALTOR® members in Washington, D.C.
• 1615 @ Dupont Event Venue Event venue space available for hosting meetings and events at DCAR's headquarters in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C.
• Market and Housing Statistics Monthly market reports for the Washington, D.C. real estate market covering closed sales, median sales price, new pending sales, active listings, and new listings.
• RPAC (REALTOR® Political Action Committee) Political action committee fundraising and candidate endorsement program for members supporting candidates who back homeownership and real estate industry interests in D.C.
• DCAR Advocacy Services Public policy and advocacy representation on housing legislation (TOPA, property taxes, recordation tax benefits, rent control) before the DC Council and DC government, including annual Advocacy Day events.
• DCAR REALTOR® of the Year Award Annual recognition program honoring DCAR members who demonstrate exceptional dedication and leadership in advancing the association and the real estate profession.

Quantifiable outcome

• TOPA single-family home exemption passed through DC Council (2018)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCAR is the D.C. state-level affiliate of NAR, the largest trade association in the United States. This affiliation provides DCAR members with access to national resources, RPAC fundraising infrastructure, professional development designations (CIPS, etc.), research, and collective advocacy at the federal level. DCAR participates in NAR's annual conferences and legislative meetings.
• Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCAAR handles joint membership services for real estate professionals operating in both Washington D.C. and Maryland. The partnership provides members with access to GCAAR's member services team for registration, event booking (301-590-8769), and store purchases. DCAR and GCAAR maintain distinct advocacy missions focused on their respective jurisdictions.
• MD/C Region Keller WilliamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKymber Lovett-Menkiti, 2021 DCAR REALTOR® of the Year, serves as regional director of Keller Williams for the Maryland/D.C. region and president of KW Capital Properties. KWCP leadership maintains involvement in DCAR activities and RPAC fundraising.
• Maryland REALTORS® YPNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint YPN networking event held June 2026 at 12 Stories rooftop venue at The Wharf, bringing together DCAR YPN, Maryland REALTORS® YPN, and NAR YPN members for the Legislative Meetings week.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Pennsylvania. Comparable dues, advocacy, RPAC fundraising, and member services model within the NAR federation.
• California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.): Largest state REALTOR® association in the U.S., serving California real estate professionals. Same membership, advocacy, and professional development model as DCAR but at significantly greater scale.
• Maryland REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Maryland, immediately adjacent to DCAR's territory. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and professional development model under the NAR umbrella.
• New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR): State-level REALTOR® association serving New York real estate professionals. Same membership and advocacy model with a similarly urbanized, regulatory-heavy operating environment.
• Florida REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Florida real estate professionals. Comparable membership, legislative advocacy, and RPAC structures within the NAR federation.
• Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR): Direct peer that handles joint REALTOR® membership services across the DC and Maryland markets. Operates the same trade association model for an overlapping territory, sharing members and member services infrastructure.
• Texas REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Texas real estate professionals. Operates the same dues, advocacy, and member services model under the NAR affiliate structure.
• Illinois REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Illinois. Operates the same membership, legislative advocacy, and professional development structure under the NAR umbrella.
• Virginia REALTORS®: State-level REALTOR® association serving Virginia, the third jurisdiction in the DC metro. Comparable membership dues, advocacy, and RPAC structures with overlapping member base in the broader DC region.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR): The national umbrella organization of which DCAR is a state affiliate. Operates the same trade association model at a much larger scale, providing federal advocacy, designations, and RPAC infrastructure that DCAR channels locally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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