Realtors are giving back, according to NAR’s 2026 Community Aid and Real Estate report.

The study analyzed the charitable work of NAR members, broker-owners, association executives and MLS staff, finding that 64% of Realtors volunteered an average of eight hours per month, and 84% made charitable donations in the past year. Others in the industry gave back as well. The report found 78% of broker-owners volunteered monthly, and 68% of broker-owners encouraged their firm’s agents to engage in charitable work. Plus, 63% of association executives and MLS staff shared that their associations recognized charitable actions with awards.

The typical monetary donation sat around $1,500 for individuals and $14,500 for organizations.

The most common causes members supported included food banks, local schools, children’s sports teams, veterans support programs and youth mentoring and education initiatives.

“Realtors and their associations serve as pillars of their communities through their time, dollars and dedication,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR deputy chief economist and vice president of research, in a press release. “Charitable giving and volunteering are a defining feature of who Realtors are, and they consistently make time to invest in the people and places around them.”