Associated Real Property Brokers

Associated Real Property Brokers (ARPB) represents a historic legacy of civil rights advocacy and equal housing opportunity rooted in Oakland, California. Established in 1948 as a predominantly African American real estate trade association, ARPB emerged from a critical moment in American history when Black real estate professionals were constitutionally denied membership in predominately white real estate organizations. The organization was officially chartered in 1954 as the Oakland chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), which was founded in 1947 with a foundational mission to secure equal housing rights regardless of race, creed, or color. For over seven decades, ARPB has remained steadfast in its commitment to the REALTIST Creed of Democracy in Housing, championing fair, decent, and affordable housing opportunities throughout Northern California. The organization continues this vital work through innovative programs such as the 2 Million New Black Homeowners (2Mn5) initiative, designed to educate Black consumers and policymakers while expanding homeownership opportunities. ARPB's influence extends beyond local boundaries—past presidents have achieved historic firsts, including the first Black president of a Realtor local board in the nation in 1973 and the first Black state-mandated Real Estate Advisory Commissioner appointed in 1978. Today, ARPB remains part of NAREB's network of over 90 chapters nationwide, the largest minority real estate trade association in America. The organization serves the Oakland community with unwavering dedication to professional excellence, social justice, and the fundamental belief that housing is a democratic right for all Americans.