History

In the early 1930's, the National Association of Real Estate Boards (the predecessor of NAR) witnessed a growth of women working in real estate and an increased participation of women at national conventions.

A Women's Division had been created in California in 1924 and, after being impressed by the California group, National President Joseph Catherine encouraged the formation of a national Women's Council in 1938.

There were 37 women representing nine different states at the first Women's Council meeting in Milwaukee in November of 1938. WCR grew as women realized the immense benefits of a real estate career combined with a Women's Council membership, including flexible work schedules and a support system of women in the same field - creating networking capabilities and referrals.

Today, Women's Council is a nationwide community of 12,000 real estate professionals and is the 12th largest women's professional organization in the United States.

Women's Council Core Values

THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
LEADERSHIP
INFLUENCE
DIVERSITY
INVOLVEMENT
SUCCESS
PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY
Our core values represent our highest priorities, deeply held beliefs and are the driving force behind everything our organization supports and believes in.

Our Vision

  1. Facilitate the professional growth and credibility of Council members as real estate experts in their marketplace.
  2. Be a dynamic, accessible and diverse network, linking resources and member expertise to drive business success.
  3. Identify, support and promote strong leaders in business, the Council, the industry, and in the broader community.
  4. Promote the achievement and influence of women in real estate.
  5. Be a magnet for career-focused REALTORS with diverse backgrounds and a high level of professionalism.
  6. Be known as a source of leadership development and the businesswoman's perspective.
  7. Be a network of strong chapters that consistently deliver value and provide a collaborative, trusted, welcoming environment in which members can achieve their business goals.
  8. Be a strong organization with the resources and infrastructure necessary to fulfill our mission and realize our vision.