ANCHORAGE BOARD OF REALTORS INC

What ANCHORAGE BOARD OF REALTORS INC does

The Anchorage Board of REALTORS Inc (ABR) is a nonprofit professional trade association serving licensed real estate agents and brokers in the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area. It operates as the local chapter of the three-tiered REALTOR association system, affiliated with the Alaska REALTORS (state) and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR, national), which collectively enforce the REALTOR Code of Ethics, Fair Housing standards, and the federal REALTOR trademark.

ABR's core product surface is a unified digital platform built on the GrowthZone membership management system, which provides a public website (ancboard.com), a member portal (members.ancboard.com), a Brokerage Office Directory (47 brokerage offices), an Affiliate Business Partner Directory (61 partners spanning mortgage, title, insurance, inspection, and home services), a public event calendar, an online education portal delivering mandatory Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training (Cycle 8 runs through December 31, 2027), a committee application system, and consumer-facing resources for home buyers and sellers. Underlying technology is standard SaaS association management software rather than proprietary infrastructure.

The revenue model is recurring membership dues paid by brokerages and individual REALTORS, with no publicly disclosed fee schedule. Go-to-market is community-led: membership value is delivered through networking events, advocacy representation (RPAC), continuing education credits, partner discounts, and directory visibility. ABR's customer segments are (1) REALTOR members (primary), (2) home buyers and sellers in the Anchorage MSA who access REALTOR services via the directory and consumer resources, and (3) affiliate business partners seeking access to the local real estate community. ABR is governed by an elected Board of Directors; Jonathan Lindsay (Associate Broker at Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group, Certified Residential Specialist) serves as the 2026 Board President. ABR will host the 2026 Alaska REALTORS Annual State Convention.

Name

ANCHORAGE BOARD OF REALTORS INC

Legal name

Anchorage Board of REALTORS®

Website

https://ancboard.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Anchorage Board of REALTORS Inc is a nonprofit professional trade association serving licensed real estate agents and brokers in the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area, functioning as the local chapter of the National Association of REALTORS and Alaska REALTORS. It delivers membership dues-funded services including Code of Ethics enforcement, continuing education, advocacy via RPAC, broker/affiliate directories, and consumer resources for home buyers and sellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Trade Association

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAAAA

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Real Estate Brokerage

Keywords

• Real estate association
• Professional membership
• REALTOR advocacy
• Continuing education
• Ethics standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

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: The organization operates as a professional association with membership dues, providing access to professional development, advocacy representation, networking events, and member resources for REALTORS in the Anchorage area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Anchorage Board of REALTORS is a professional trade association that provides membership services, advocacy representation, continuing education (including mandatory Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training), professional standards enforcement, networking events, and member resources for licensed REALTORS and brokerages in the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area. The organization operates member directories, an event calendar, committee systems, and consumer-facing resources for home buyers and sellers.

Product overview

The Anchorage Board of REALTORS is a professional real estate association serving the Anchorage, Alaska area. The organization operates a unified membership portal and member services platform rather than a traditional software product. Its core offerings include member directories (Brokerage Office Directory with 47+ offices and Affiliate Business Partner Directory with 61+ partners), an event calendar, an online education platform providing mandatory Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training, a committee membership application system, and consumer resources for home buyers and sellers. The organization also provides advocacy services through RPAC (REALTOR Political Action Committee) and professional standards enforcement including ethics complaints, mediation, and arbitration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anchorage Board of REALTORS Website and Member Portal Primary digital platform providing member login, event calendar, brokerage and affiliate directories, online education resources, Code of Ethics training, Fair Housing training, committee applications, and consumer resources for home buyers and sellers. Serves ABR's REALTOR members and the Anchorage-area public.
• Online Education Platform Online education platform providing REALTOR Code of Ethics (COE) training and Fair Housing/Anti-Bias training required for membership, accessible through NAR with ABR-approved courses including Course 18234 and courses through The CE Shop. Targets REALTOR members who must complete mandatory training every three years.
• Affiliate Business Partner Directory Directory of 61+ business partners including insurance, banking, mortgage, title companies, home inspection, moving/storage, cleaning/restoration, and other real estate-related services for member referrals. Serves ABR REALTOR members and partner businesses.
• REALTOR Brokerage Office Directory Directory of 47+ real estate brokerage offices and agencies serving the Anchorage area, browsable alphabetically and offering contact information and website links. Targets consumers seeking REALTOR representation and partner businesses.
• ABR Event Calendar Calendar of events including board meetings, education classes, Alaska REALTORS conventions, legislative meetings, and networking events. Serves ABR members and the broader Anchorage real estate community.
• Committee Membership System Online application system for members to join various committees including RPAC, Education, Finance, Legislative, Professional Standards, Military, and others with one-year terms beginning January 1st. Targets ABR REALTOR members seeking leadership and volunteer opportunities.
• Member Resources Resource hub providing access to Alaska Real Estate Commission, Alaska REALTORS, NAR links, Right Tools Right Now program, C2EX endorsement, NRDS number lookup, NAR fair housing simulation (Fairhaven), REALTOR benefits program, and professional standards materials. Targets ABR REALTOR members.
• Consumer Resources Public-facing resources for home buyers and sellers including guidance on why to use a REALTOR, selling a home advice, buying a home guidance, landlord and tenant information, and real estate terminology glossary. Targets Anchorage-area consumers.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and regional.

• Alaska MLScoreTechnology or IntegrationAlaska MLS (alaskarealestate.com) provides Multiple Listing Service access for REALTORS. Contact: 907-865-4100. This is a critical integration partner providing real estate listing data.
• Alaska REALTORScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level REALTOR association (alaskarealtors.com). Contact: 907-563-7133. Provides state advocacy, education, and conventions including the 2026 Annual State Convention hosted by ABR.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association (nar.realtor) providing Code of Ethics standards, education resources, member benefits, and advocacy at the federal level. Contact: 800-874-6500.
• Alaska Housing Finance Corp (AHFC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerState housing finance agency (ahfc.us). Contact: 907-338-6100. Provides financing resources and programs for Alaska homebuyers.
• The CE ShopmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline real estate education provider (AnchorageBR.TheCEShop.com) offering pre-licensing, post-licensing, exam prep, and continuing education with member discounts.
• Valley Board of REALTORSregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional REALTOR board serving the Matanuska-Susitna Valley area. Contact: 907-376-5080.
• Greater Fairbanks Board of REALTORSregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional REALTOR board serving the Fairbanks area. Contact: 907-452-7743. Joint events include golf tournament.
• Kenai Peninsula Association of REALTORSregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional REALTOR board serving the Kenai Peninsula. Contact: 907-252-7074.
• Southeast Alaska Board of REALTORSregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional REALTOR board serving Southeast Alaska.
• Alaska RPACmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREALTOR Political Action Committee for Alaska, conducting fundraising activities and advocacy at the state level.
• Anchorage Economic Development (AEDC)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal economic development organization (aedcweb.com). Contact: 907-258-3700. Provides community and economic resources for members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Houston Association of REALTORS: One of the largest U.S. local REALTOR boards, running the comparable trade association model (membership dues, MLS, education, advocacy) but at much greater scale and complexity than ABR.
• National Association of REALTORS: National umbrella association for which ABR is a local chapter. Operates at much larger scale with the same mission (advocacy, code of ethics, education) and is the closest institutional peer / franchise parent.
• California Association of REALTORS: State-level REALTOR association offering the same trade association services (advocacy, education, standard forms) as ABR's state parent, Alaska REALTORS, but at substantially larger scale.

Others

• The CE Shop: Online real estate education provider ABR partners with to offer pre-licensing and continuing education. Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting ABR's professional development offering.
• GrowthZone (association management software): Vendor of the AMS platform ABR uses for member directory, events, and committee applications. Relevant peer/ecosystem participant since ABR's operational model is built on top of it.
• Alaska MLS: Multiple Listing Service for Alaska, listed as a core ABR partner. Adjacent rather than direct, but tightly coupled to ABR's value proposition for members (listing access).

Direct peers

• Alaska REALTORS: State-level REALTOR trade association that ABR feeds into. ABR is a local chapter of Alaska REALTORS, making them structurally comparable as member-funded trade associations serving real estate professionals and providing education, advocacy, and events.
• Kenai Peninsula Association of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR association covering the Kenai Peninsula, also listed as an ABR alliance partner. Comparable membership-driven trade association serving local real estate professionals in Alaska.
• Greater Fairbanks Board of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR board serving the Fairbanks area and another Alaska NAR-affiliated local chapter. Operates the same trade association function (membership, ethics, MLS referrals) at smaller scale than ABR.
• Valley Board of REALTORS: Regional REALTOR board serving the Matanuska-Susitna Valley area adjacent to Anchorage. Direct peer operating the same NAR-chartered trade association model with dues, directory, and advocacy offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AnchorageRealtors
• Instagraminstagram.com/anchorageboardofrealtors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anchorage-board-of-realtors-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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