GADFly Newsletter – October 2026

Top Takeaways

We Want to Hear From You!

Help us better understand what GADs need to succeed. The GAD Professional Needs Survey will help us identify gaps and opportunities across NAR resources, training, communications and programs — and shape where we focus our efforts moving forward.

Your experience matters, and the more GADs we hear from, the better we can support the entire GAD community.

👉Take the Survey

Get Vote Ready for the 2026 Midterms!

Election Day is November 3! NAR’s updated voter engagement hub brings together resources to help REALTORS® prepare to vote and state and local associations encourage member participation.

👉 Explore REALTOR® Party Voter Resources

🏆 President’s Cup: The Finish Line Is in Sight

The end of 2026 will be here before we know it!

Check your association’s President’s Cup progress, make sure completed activities have been credited, and identify any remaining opportunities to cross the finish line.

👉View the Latest President’s Cup Reports

Last Chance: Apply for Community Development Advocacy Grants

What can you do with an NAR Community Development Advocacy Grant?

Transform vacant public lots into vibrant parks, address housing supply challenges, promote fair housing, advocate for smart growth policies and more. Find out how other associations have applied grants successfully; and sign up for a grant-planning session to put your ideas in motion.

Apply by October 15th and submit reimbursement requests by December 18th.

Questions? Contact Christine Windle.

FPC Nomination System Training Resources Now Available

Missed the October 7 FPC Nomination System Training or need a refresher? With nominations for the 120th Congress opening November 9, State AEs and GADs are encouraged to review the training materials and confirm they have the appropriate system access.

The FPC Nomination System Training Resources Hub post includes the webinar recording and password, user guide, training presentation, system login, and access request form.

👉Questions about the nomination process or system access can be directed to Victoria Givens.

Training & Events

NAR’s Train the Trainer Course | October 28, 3 PM ET

Train the Trainer is a course that teaches GADs to deliver NAR’s Best Practices for Choosing REALTOR® Champions course. Participants will learn the curriculum and best practices for training volunteer leaders to identify, evaluate and support REALTOR® Champion candidates.

This training is designed to be interactive. Participants should plan to join with cameras on and actively participate in discussions and activities.

👉 Register now

Office Hours & Trainings

• ✉️Aristotle 360 System Overview for PAC Managers (Semimonthly)
• 🔗Aristotle 360: Calls for Action Training (Monthly)
• 🔗Advocacy Everywhere Office Hours: Broker Involvement Program, CFAs, and REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
• 🔗Community Development Advocacy Planning Sessions (Weekly)
• 🔗RPAC Office Hours (Monthly)

RPAC Updates

2026 RPAC Transmittal Deadlines

Add the deadlines to your calendar now.

Includes:

• Recommended transfer dates
• Mail timelines
• Processing timeframes

For NAR NXT recognition: 

• Checks mailed by 10/11; 
• E-transfers completed by 10/21
• NAR must receive all contributions by 10/23

For end-of-year recognition

• Checks mailed by 12/4
• E-transfers completed by 12/12
• NAR must receive all contributions by 12/16

👉View the full calendar.

Call for Feedback: RPAC Printshop

The RPAC Printshop is coming, and we’re building it around what associations use. We’re looking for two things:

• Fundraising pieces you’ve created that you’d be willing to share
• Templates and items you want to see offered

👉Share your feedback

President’s Circle Conference Registration

Please be advised that the final round of President’s Circle Conference Registration opened on October 12th. Members who completed their President’s Circle pledge in September will get a personalized registration link in their inbox on that date.

📅 Save the date: The 2027 RPAC President’s Circle Conference will be held March 23–26, 2027, at the Gaylord Pacific in San Diego.

NXT 2026: What You Need to Know for RPAC

NXT is just around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome you to New Orleans! As we get closer, we wanted to let you know when you and your members should expect emails regarding Major Investor benefits for NXT.

• Early October: GADs and Major Investors will start receiving emails with an overview of benefits for Major Investors.
• Mid-October: GADs and Major Investors will receive a reminder email on their benefits. Major Investors will also get a reminder to sign up for the Major Investor Event.
• Late October/Early November: Leading into NXT, Major Investors will receive daily reminders of their NXT benefits and reminders to register for the Major Investor Event.
• During NXT: Major Investors will receive “Morning Briefings” with their daily RPAC opportunities and reminders.

Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the RPAC Hall of Fame Class of 2026 are open.

• Investments received by 12/31/26
• Staff request lifetime giving history by 1/20/27
• Nominations submitted by 1/31/27

👉Submit your nominations today!

👉 Lifetime Giving History request 

NAR Washington Report

• Senate Passes 7-Year Terrorism Insurance Extension
• Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Delay of MLS Copyright Fee Increase
• Federal Court Keeps Housing Counseling Funds From Expiring During Lawsuit
• Senate Introduces the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
• Effective Delay Announced for Appraisal Reporting Transition
• Housing Counseling Funds Proposed for Cancellation
• Senate Committee Advances Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) Reauthorization
• 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Disaster Recovery Reforms
• FHA Sets Implementation Date for Alternative Credit Score Models
• NAR Backs Nomination of Matt Jones for FHA Commissioner

Resources & Research

Solve a Real Estate Challenge with NAR’s Transforming Neighborhoods Program!

Starting December 1, 2026, local REALTOR® associations can apply to bring expert analysis from the Counselors of Real Estate’s Consulting Corps to their community.

Whether reimagining a neighborhood, repurposing a brownfield, boosting economic development, or sparking commercial activity, now’s the time to engage stakeholders, set priorities, and set up a pre-proposal meeting by reaching out to Samantha DeKoven (CRE) or Christine Windle (NAR).

👉Learn more.  

Expert Advocacy, On Demand

The Land Use Initiative delivers free expert analysis and ready-to-use talking points to help you push back on harmful policies, from transfer taxes to building moratoria and short-term rental regulations. See how the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Utilized Education and Direct Advocacy to Improve Vacant Property Proposal.

👉Questions? Contact Christine Windle

• Metro Market Statistics Dashboard
• Economist’s Outlook
• Residential Real Estate Snapshot
• Research Update

Election Projection: The 2026 Midterms

Election Day is approaching, and The Advocacy Scoop is breaking down the 2026 midterm battlefield and the REALTOR® Party’s role in it. Shannon and Patrick look at the fight for Congress, the housing issues shaping campaigns, and why this election may look different from past wave years. Then, they go inside NAR’s bipartisan election operation—from RPAC and Opportunity Races to ballot measures and grassroots advocacy—and preview what the Advocacy team will be watching on election night.

🎧Listen here.

REALTOR® Party Success Stories

Each month, state and local associations that achieved an advocacy win with the help of a REALTOR® Party grant or resources are highlighted in the REALTOR® Party Success Stories. Read the latest success stories here:

• Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® Utilizes Education and Direct Advocacy to Improve Vacant Property Proposal