The MARKS: REALTOR®; REALTORS®; and, the REALTOR® Logo

The National Association is the proud owner of numerous marks including but not limited to the terms REALTOR®, REALTORS®, the REALTOR® Logo and the Block "R" mark (which may be referred to collectively as the "MARKS").

The Marks are collective membership marks which serve to identify Members of the National Association and distinguish them from non-members*. Since 1916, when the unique term REALTOR® was first "coined" or "invented", the public has come to recognize those who use the MARKS as Members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and, as such, providers of real estate related services consistent with a strict Code of Ethics and the highest standards of professionalism. Member Boards**, through their use of the MARKS, are recognized as Member organizations.

Members are licensed by the National Association to use one or more of the MARKS in connection with or in reference to themselves and their real estate businesses.

**Member Boards (such as HBR) are licensed to use the term REALTORS® as part of their name, or in the title of their publication, and to use the REALTOR® Logo in connection with their name. Member Boards may also be licensed to use the Block "R" mark in connection with a Member Board logo.

Note: Review the NAR rules below BEFORE you register a new firm name with the DCCA. The DCCA rules do not cover the proper use of the term REALTOR® therefore they will not be able to determine if your firm name is correct or incorrect according to NAR rules.

Should your firm name be incorrect per NAR rules, you will be responsible for your own expenses to comply.

Before using the Marks with your name or with a new firm name, carefully review the following NAR references:

• NAR Membership Marks Manual
• Use on the Internet | Use on Social Media
• With a Member's Name
• With a Firm Name

Membership Forms

Become a member:

• REALTOR® Membership Application
• REALTOR® Office Application
• MLS Participant Application
• Affiliate Membership Application
• Affiliate Office Application

For current members:

• Checklist for Principal Broker/Designated REALTOR® and Broker-in-Charge (updated 2.10.2025)
• Checklist for REALTORS® (updated 02.10.2025)

Ethics Citation Form

• Download Ethics Citation Form

Addendum Forms

• Short-Term Rentals Disclosure (STRD) Addendum to Purchase Contract  -- This form is being updated and the previous version (09/2019) is no longer valid.
• Short-Term Rentals Disclosure (STRD) Addendum to Exclusive Right-to-Sell Listing Contract  -- This form is being updated and the previous version (09/2019) is no longer valid.

HAR Standard Forms

• To use zipForm, visit HawaiiRealtors.com
• zipForm is a member benefit to REALTORS® who belong to the state association, Hawaii REALTORS®.

2025 Honolulu Board of REALTORS® Board of Directors

Founded in 1922, and with more than 6,400 members, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS® (HBR) is one of the largest trade organizations on O'ahu and one of the largest REALTOR® boards in the nation. Membership is available to licensed real estate brokers and agents who agree to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. As a member of HBR, the local real estate board on O'ahu, you automatically gain membership to the Hawaii Association of REALTORS® (HAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Governed by an elected Board of Directors comprised of members, HBR is the "voice" of O'ahu's real estate industry and serves to promote and protect the interests of our members and our community.

HBR’s public website, HiCentral.com, is the premier provider of real estate tools and information for the most current and comprehensive O'ahu real estate listings.