Welcome to the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors®
The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) is a professional trade association for licensed real estate practitioners. Membership in the organization is voluntary and consists of both residential and commercial agents, including brokers and industry affiliates. R-BAR’s membership currently consists of approximately 1,200+ real estate licensees, and only Realtor® members are authorized to use the trademark term, REALTOR®.
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Mission Statement |
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To promote a high standard of professionalism, advocate for private property rights and improve the quality of life in our communities. |
| Vision Statement |
| To empower our diverse membership to be the most respected resource for information on the real estate industry |
| History |
| The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®, Inc. was chartered on March 15, 1922, by the National Association of the Real Estate Boards as the Reading Real Estate Board. Wayne K. Leinbach served as the first President. The Board changed its name to the Greater Reading Board of Realtors and was incorporated in 1972, the Board's 50th year. The Board again changed its name to the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®, Inc. in 1933. "Association" was chosen to correspond with the Pennsylvania Association REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. |
| Accessibility |
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The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® (R-BAR) is committed to providing an accessible website. If you have difficulty accessing content, have difficulty viewing a file on the website, or notice any accessibility problems, please contact R-BAR at info@realestateinberks.com to specify the nature of the accessibility issues and any assistive technology you use. R-BAR will strive to provide the content you need in the format you require. R-BAR welcomes your suggestions and comments about improving ongoing efforts to increase the accessibility of this website. |