Duluth Area Association
of REALTORS®
WHAT IS AN
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®?
An association of REALTORS®
(Agents and Brokers), and interested representatives of
the business community (Affiliates) working
cooperatively and harmoniously.
An association of REALTORS® is organized for the benefit
of its members and the community.
An association of REALTORS® established opportunity in
communications by providing a central forum for the
exchange of ideas and information. It promotes a strong,
conscientious and unified voice in local, state and
national affairs.
An association of REALTORS® is a strong source of
education in real estate matters.
An association of REALTORS® can only operate
successfully and serve well as long as it presents
continuous, informative and up-to-date programs of
activities in which members can participate
regularly.
Vision Statement
Through our services and relationships we will add
value and professional integrity to the real estate
industry.
Mission
Statement
To work with our members to provide programs,
products, and services that enhance their professional
value.
Brief History ...
DAAR's Contribution to the formation of NAR
You have heard of NAR celebrating their centennial
this year, but did you know the the Duluth Board was
instrumental in the establishment of the REALTOR®
organization?
On August 3, 1907 a meeting of seven Midwestern real
estate boards hosted a meeting in Duluth. Edward S.
Anderson Judd of Chicago made the statement at that
meeting that ultimately launched the National
Association of REALTORS®.
"I wish to call to your attention," said Judd, "the
possible desirability of the formation of state,
interstate, and national organizations of real
estate men. If the idea of a national organization -
or even a Central West organization - should meet
with the approval of the seven associations here
represented and of other such organizations as might
care to join the movement, it may be possible to
have a gathering at, say, Chicago [in] another
year."
Organizing nationally meant reshaping the real
estate business, and the 120 delegates (including
delegates from Duluth) who came to Chicago in May
1908 set out to build an organization that would
achieve that end. "An outcome of the gathering is to
be a national organization of real estate men,"
explained an editorial in the Chicago Tribune
shortly before the meeting began. "Such an
association has been contemplated for a long time.
It is strongly urged in the general interest of a
business whose importance and influence have
steadily increased during recent years."
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So - the Duluth Board (as it was called at that
time) is a CHARTER member of the National
Association of REALTORS®.
Where
is our office located?
Driving Directions
From the Range:
South I-53
Right onto Haines Rd/CR-91
CR-91 becomes 40th Avenue West
continue to follow 40th Avenue West
Right onto Grand Avenue
continue one block, building on Right
From the Twin Cities:
North I-35
Take Exit 253B - toward 40th Avenue West
Right onto West Michigan Street
Right onto South 40th Avenue West
Left onto Grand Avenue
continue one block, building on Right
From Wisconsin:
North I-53 to South I-35
Exit 253B - toward 40th Avenue West
Right onto West Michigan Street
Left onto Grand Avenue
continue one block, building on Right
From the North Shore:
MN Hwy 61 South to I-35 South
Exit 253A - 40th Avenue West
Right off exit ramp
Left at Grand Avenue
continue one block, building on Right
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