Why Women's Council?

With a current female membership of 62% in the National Association  of REALTORS® (NAR) many who are unfamiliar with the organization may ask  “why do we need a Women’s Council?” The answer lies in the history of organized real estate, with NAR going back over 110 years and Women’s Council over 80 years. Women’s  Council exists because for the first 20 years of its existence, women  were barred admission from many local REALTOR® associations, so a  separate group was created, and in turn, a “women’s division” was formed  at the Annual Convention in Milwaukee in November 1938 by thirty-seven  women from 9 states. 

The Council exists today because its 80+ year history and legacy are much more significant than “an organization of women”. It  is the business leadership skills the Council provides that has  positioned the Council as a leader for the industry, for organized real  estate, and for political action committees. 

Women's Council is open to men, of course, and any in the real estate industry that support our mission!

Women's Council of Realtor's has 4 main pillars- Education, Networking, Referrals, and Leadership. All of out events and activities strive to embody these pillars. 

Through the decades, Women's Council's membership growth reflected  the vast number of women choosing to work in real estate as they  recognized the immense career benefits combined with a Women's Council  membership, including:

• Earnings equitable to men's because "commission is commission."
• Flexible work schedules allowing REALTORS® the ability to raise a family and have a career instead of choosing one or the other.
• A support system of women in the same field garnering many friendships, networking capabilities and referrals.
• Confidence through connection with other professional women REALTORS®.
• Recognition for their own achievements and success, as well as inspiration and courage to strive for greater successes.