Who We Are

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 1,000+ real estate licensees, and only REALTOR® members are authorized to use the trademark term, REALTOR®.

 

Mission Statement

To promote a high standard of professionalism by empowering our members through education, advocacy, and outreach. 

 

Vision Statement 

To positively impact the real estate industry and our community. 

 

History

The Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®, Inc. was chartered on March 15, 1922, by the National Association of 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 1993. “Association” was chose to correspond with the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors®.