July 31, 2018

NAR Call for Action: Flood Insurance

National Response Rate: 15.09%   
Total Members responding: 129,109

This CFA began on June 18, and concluded on Tuesday, July 31.

25 states surpassed 20% and another 9 are over 15%.

MS, LA, SD, WY, ND, AR, OK, PR, IA, DE, KY, SC, MO, NE, WV, UT, TN, MD, NM, KS, GA, TX, MN, PA and IL surpassed 20% REALTOR® participation and CO, AL, ID, VT, NC, VI, GU, NJ and MA ended over 15%.

413 Local Associations surpassed 20% REALTOR® participation and 182 ended over 15%.

The CFA report is available online to view member participation by state and local associations.

Legislative Outcome:

In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate today. The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires.

The REALTOR® voice was critical through the process. This clean extension of the National Flood Insurance Program shows that it’s clear Congress heard the concerns of REALTORS®

A more comprehensive call for action report with numbers on the success of the various outreach methods deployed throughout the campaign will be provided on Monday, August 6.