About Us

We provide real estate attorneys and affiliates a collaborative community.

Our Mission

The American Real Estate Bar Association (AREBA) advances the practice of real estate law by promoting principles that protect consumers, strengthen the legal profession, and support a fair and reliable real estate market.

Guided by Our Core Values, AREBA works to:

Protect Consumers

Promote real estate practices and legal frameworks that safeguard the public and ensure that property transactions are conducted with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Promote Professional Competence and Ethics

Support high standards of professional education, skill, and ethical conduct among attorneys practicing real estate law.

Preserve Access to Legal Counsel

Defend the public’s meaningful access to qualified legal representation in real estate matters and protect the practice of real estate law from unauthorized practice and structural pressures that undermine the delivery of legal services.

Protect the Public’s Right to Choose Their Attorney

Support the right of buyers, sellers, and property owners to freely select their own attorney for real estate transactions, including the choice of closing attorney and settlement agent.

Defend the Professional Independence of Real Estate Attorneys

Promote an environment in which real estate attorneys can exercise independent professional judgment in the best interests of their clients.

Protect Private Property Rights

Support strong and reliable property rights as a cornerstone of individual liberty and economic stability.

Promote a Free and Fair Real Estate Market

Advocate for market structures and legal frameworks that support transparency, competition, and public confidence in real estate transactions.

Support Attorney-Conducted Closings and Attorney-Issued Title Insurance

Promote attorney-conducted real estate closings and attorney-issued title insurance as best practices that enhance consumer protection, legal compliance, and transactional integrity.

Encourage Fair and Balanced Regulation

Support regulatory frameworks governing the practice of law that are fair, reasonable, and free from undue influence while respecting the role of licensing authorities.

Promote Clarity and Predictability in Real Estate Law

Advocate for legal and regulatory systems that provide clarity, consistency, and predictability for property owners, consumers, and real estate professionals.

Why Membership Matters

Membership in AREBA provides real estate attorneys with a platform to stay informed, connected, and influential in a rapidly evolving industry.

Advocacy for the Real Estate Bar

AREBA monitors legislation, regulatory developments, and market changes affecting real estate attorneys and advocates for policies that protect consumers and the legal profession.
Legal decision on real estate

Education and 
Professional Development

Members gain access to:

  • Continuing legal education programs

  • Regulatory and policy updates

  • Practice resources and model documents

  • Research and commentary on emerging legal issues

Leadership in the Real Estate Industry

AREBA provides a unified voice for real estate lawyers in discussions involving regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Business handshake in office meeting