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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has launched a nationwide search to replace CEO Bob Goldberg, who is retiring at the end of 2024.

The organization has tapped national talent firm Career Management Partners (CMP) in the search for Goldberg’s replacement, which is now underway and will continue until the end of July. An official job posting is now on the CMP website.

In a press statement, NAR said the position will be based in both Chicago and Washington, D.C., and the new chief executive will be expected to live in one of those cities and be “regularly present” at both locations.

“NAR’s search committee has stated that qualified candidates will likely have strong experience leading a significant trade association, professional society, or other large and multipart business, with at least 10 years of experience in executive positions,” said NAR. “A demonstrated ability to proactively address the trends, challenges and opportunities facing real estate globally will also be emphasized.”

Goldberg joined NAR in 1995 to lead the development of Realtor.com, which launched that year, and also serves as president and CEO of the Realtors Information Network, which is responsible for oversight of the operating agreement between Realtor.com and Move Inc., a subsidiary of News Corp. He became NAR CEO in 2017.

“Bob’s selfless commitment to our association has been inspiring to me and to everyone who’s served on NAR’s leadership team these past six years,” said 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell. “He’s done so much in a relatively short time that will help realtors and consumers thrive both today and decades into the future. I’m incredibly thankful for that, and I know each of our members has Bob to thank for the innovations and advancements he’s championed in real estate markets across the world.”