Nareit is the Voice for REITs

Nareit is the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets.

REIT Performance
All REITs
-1.42% $220.52 / -3.13
All Equity REITs
-1.30% $789.65 / -10.27
Mortgage REITs
-4.70% $2.03 / -0.10
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New to REITs?

REITs are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate in a range of property sectors.
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How do I invest in a REIT?

Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, offering a number of benefits to all types of investors.

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REITworld: 2026 Annual Conference

Join REIT executives, investors, analysts, and industry partners at the REIT industry's premier annual event. Build valuable connections, hold strategic one-on-one meetings, explore business opportunities, and gain insights into the trends shaping real estate and capital markets in 2027. The conference provides a forum for networking, business discussions, and perspectives on key issues affecting the REIT industry.

By the Numbers

170M

Approximately 170 million Americans own REITs through their retirement savings and other investment funds.

560K

REITs own more than 560,000 real estate assets across the U.S.

3.6M

U.S. REITs contributed the equivalent of an estimated 3.6 million full-time jobs to the economy in 2024.

Industry Partners

Nareit Industry Partners are industry stakeholders that provide service and support to REITs and listed real estate companies. Thank you to our Platinum Parnters.