What RI REALTORS does

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RI REALTORS) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit trade association founded in 1948 and headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island. It serves approximately 6,000 REALTOR members operating across nearly 1,000 offices throughout the state, plus affiliate members drawn from adjacent industries such as lending, insurance, and home inspection. The organization is one of more than 1,500 state and regional associations that collectively form the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), and it is the sole operator of the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Rhode Island.

The core product is the State-Wide MLS, delivered on the Matrix platform and integrated with the OneHome consumer-facing portal. The MLS holds RESO Data Dictionary 1.6 Platinum and double RESO Web API 1.0.2 Platinum Server certifications (Trestle and Bridge Interactive), enabling standardized data exchange with third-party real estate systems. Commercial listings are powered by CREXi. The Professional Development Center provides pre-license, broker, and continuing education courses (e.g., $299 sales pre-license). RILiving.com, available in 19 languages, serves as the consumer-facing property search portal. The 2026 launch of RealReports: Pulse adds AI-assisted lead generation and client engagement tools to the member bundle.

Revenue is generated through four recurring streams: annual REALTOR and affiliate membership dues, MLS subscription and administrative fees, education and licensing course fees, and transaction-related services including commercial listings and standardized forms. Distribution runs through direct membership enrollment, MLS subscription onboarding, the Professional Development Center, and five local boards/associations across Rhode Island. Member services are underpinned by a Legal Hotline, the REALTOR Code of Ethics enforcement process, RPR analytics access, government affairs advocacy, and the REALTOR Foundation: RI charitable arm.

Name

RI REALTORS

Legal name

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

Website

https://rirealtors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® is a nonprofit trade association serving ~6,000 real estate members across ~1,000 offices, operating the statewide MLS, NAR-affiliated advocacy, professional development, and consumer-facing RILiving.com portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from approximately 6,000 REALTOR members and affiliate members operating in nearly 1,000 offices across Rhode Island.
2. MLS Fees: MLS subscription and administrative fees for access to the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service, including tech support, web & data services, and reciprocal access.
3. Education Courses: Revenue from professional development courses including pre-license courses ($299), broker licensing, continuing education, and designation/certification programs.
4. MLS Listing Services: Commercial listings powered by CREXi, administrative services, and MLS forms and documents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RI REALTORS is a member-owned trade association serving real estate professionals in Rhode Island. It operates the state's primary Multiple Listing Service (Matrix MLS), delivers professional education and designation programs, provides standardized transaction forms and legal resources, and represents the industry in legislative and regulatory advocacy. Revenue is generated through membership dues, MLS subscription fees, course tuitions, and event sponsorship.

Product overview

RI REALTORS operates as a trade association and MLS provider offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for Rhode Island real estate professionals. The core offerings include the State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) powered by Matrix and OneHome platforms, the Professional Development Center providing pre-license and continuing education courses, and Global & Commercial Business services. Members also access Code of Ethics training, Legal & Ethics services including a hotline, RealReports/Pulse AI-powered lead generation tools, RPR data analytics, standardized real estate forms, and consumer-facing property search through RI Living. The portfolio integrates RESO-certified data standards for interoperability with industry systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RI REALTORS® Professional Development Center: The premier and largest real estate training school in Rhode Island offering up-to-date courses for new students and current real estate professionals.
• Rhode Island Living
• REALTOR® Foundation: RI

Products and services

• RI REALTORS Membership Annual membership for licensed real estate professionals and affiliate service providers in Rhode Island, conferring access to MLS, NAR affiliation, member benefits, advocacy, and association resources.
• Matrix MLS Access Subscription-based access to the statewide Multiple Listing Service for agents and brokerages, providing property listings, comparables, agent roster, and market data.
• Professional Education and Designation Courses Continuing-education and designation courses (e.g., GRI, ABR, and similar) for licensed real estate professionals, delivered in-person and online.
• Rhode Island Standard Real Estate Forms Standardized, state-specific transaction forms and legal resources for use by member agents and brokerages in Rhode Island real estate practice.
• Market Statistics and Statistical Information Notices (SIN) Monthly and periodic market statistics and Statistical Information Notices summarizing Rhode Island real estate transactions, pricing, and inventory trends.
• Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Representation of the real estate industry before the Rhode Island General Assembly, state agencies, and regulatory bodies on legislation affecting real estate practice.
• Member Events and Conferences Networking, training, and recognition events including annual conferences, awards ceremonies, and committee meetings for members across Rhode Island.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• National Association of REALTORS (NAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRI REALTORS is one of more than 1,500 boards and associations comprising the National Association of REALTORS. NAR represents approximately 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. RI REALTORS participates in NAR committee appointments and national initiatives.
• State-Wide Multiple Listing ServicecoreOthersState-Wide Multiple Listing Service, Inc. is jointly operated with RI REALTORS from the same headquarters location. Provides MLS data services to approximately 6,000 member REALTORS.
• CREXimajorTechnology or IntegrationCREXi powers commercial listing services for RI REALTORS, providing both For Sale and For Lease commercial property listings through the association website.
• New England REALTORS CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration with other New England state REALTOR associations for regional advocacy and professional development initiatives.
• REALTOR Foundation: RIminorOthersCharitable foundation providing assistance to families needing help with rent, home repair, and other housing-related needs. Donations collected through RI REALTORS website.
• RI CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRhode Island's Economic Development Corporation partnered with RI REALTORS to promote investment in Rhode Island real estate through the Invest in Rhode Island initiative.
• Norwegian Association of Real Estate AgentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRI REALTORS serves as an NAR-sanctioned ambassador association to Norway under the National Association of REALTORS Association Ambassador program, promoting international real estate connections and best practice sharing.
• Rhode Island Commerce CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development agency collaboration for promoting Rhode Island commercial and residential real estate internationally through the Global & Commercial Business Council.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stellar MLS: Major regional MLS (formerly My Florida Regional MLS) serving Florida and surrounding markets. Comparable as a large-scale MLS operator offering listing data, RESO-compliant APIs, and member technology services.
• Massachusetts Association of REALTORS: State-level REALTOR association in neighboring Massachusetts. Offers the same combination of membership dues, MLS, professional development, legal/ethics services, and legislative advocacy that RI REALTORS provides in Rhode Island.
• New Jersey REALTORS: State REALTOR association for New Jersey. Comparable mid-Atlantic state body offering the same dues/MLS/education/advocacy stack as RI REALTORS, with similar member count and single-state footprint.
• California Association of REALTORS: California's state REALTOR association — by far the largest NAR-affiliated state body. Comparable in product mix (membership, MLS, education, advocacy, forms, legal hotlines) and useful as a benchmark for what a mature state REALTOR association can scale to.
• Connecticut Association of REALTORS: State-level REALTOR association in neighboring Connecticut. Closely comparable in product mix (membership, MLS, education, advocacy) and operates in a similar small-state Northeast market alongside RI REALTORS.
• Bright MLS: Large multi-state MLS serving Mid-Atlantic real estate professionals. Directly comparable as an MLS platform competitor with Matrix-equivalent technology and RESO-certified data sharing across a regional footprint.
• New York State Association of REALTORS: State REALTOR association for New York. Direct comparable in offering the same membership, MLS advocacy, professional development, and legal services portfolio, but at substantially larger scale than RI REALTORS.

Emerging players

• The CE Shop: Online real estate pre-license and continuing education provider. Competes directly with RI REALTORS' Professional Development Center by offering the same pre-license ($299-class) and CE courses to licensees nationally.

Broad incumbents

• CoStar Group: Dominant B2B real estate data, analytics, and listings platform serving brokers, MLSs, and commercial practitioners. Comparable as a well-capitalized incumbent in real estate data and member-facing tools, and parent of Homes.com and Apartments.com.
• National Association of REALTORS: Umbrella organization for 1,500+ state and local REALTOR associations including RI REALTORS. Operates the REALTOR® trademark, the Realtor.com platform, and offers many overlapping services (advocacy, education, MLS standards) at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/rirealtors
• Facebookfacebook.com/RIRealtors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rirealtors
• Instagraminstagram.com/rirealtors

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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