back to the Rural Outreach Initiative Page Inadequate broadband access is restraining many rural communities from strengthening their economies as the absence of broadband makes a community a less attractive location for residents, new investment and development. Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity as affordable high-speed broadband will soon become almost as important as water and electricity. NAR’s Political Advocacy: Realtors® support a comprehensive national policy to stimulate the deployment of broadband in underserved areas of the U.S., increase data speeds and lower broadband prices. NAR’s Rural Broadband White Paper: explores the crucial nature of this issue...
Candidate Training Academy
The Candidate Training Academy gives REALTORS®, REALTOR®-friendly candidates and potential candidates an introduction to and expectation of how run for public office. It is a valuable head start in their political journey and information on how to run successful campaigns. This day-long program is typically run by the state or local association, either with an NAR provided facilitator or one provided by the association. NAR has conveniently established a “core” curriculum, which consists of seven chapters with each chapter taking approximately 45 to 60 minutes to facilitate. There are two additional chapters, which are available for associations to use, if...
Summary of Issues Policies
The following state and local issues policy statements have been adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors. All policy statements have been put forth, reviewed and approved by REALTOR® members serving on the State and Local Issues Policy Committee. Questions? Contact Drew Myers. Assessment Practices The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) urges state associations to promote legislation providing for tax assessment of all real property and all forms of shelter on an equitable basis based on fair market value. Adopted, 1997. Reaffirmed, 2019. Brownfields and Local Tax Incentives The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) believes it is...
GADFly Newsletter – January 2022
Campaign Services Online REALTOR® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office The updated online version of the REALTOR® Candidate Training Academy for State and Local Office is now live on the Center for REALTOR® Development site. It is free to members and staff interested in running for elected office or learning more about campaigns. It is free to members and staff interested in running for elected office or learning more about campaigns. If you are interested in hosting an in-person or virtual candidate training academy this year, please contact John Winston (202) 383-1235 to get on the schedule before...
REALTOR Party News – August 2022
It was wonderful to see so many REALTORS® in Chicago this week. NAR’s strength and success is only possible because of our members and the thousands of volunteers who invest their time and talent to this association. Learn more about this past week’s events here.
