The 650-member Greater Fairfield Board of REALTORSĀ® created an inviting 'pocket park' on an unused downtown corner. The 156-member Newtown Board of REALTORSĀ® helped establish an attractive and productive 'Fruit Trail' of flowering trees and perennials along a recreational path. Both projects, made possible by the REALTORĀ® Partyās Placemaking Grants, have enhanced the towns and heightened the profile of the REALTORSĀ®.
REALTORSĀ® in Ottumwa, Iowa Help Bring Life Back to Their Downtown
With a Smart Growth Action Grant, money of their own, elbow grease and lots of enthusiasm, the South East Iowa Regional Board of REALTORSĀ® partnered with the Better Block Foundation and other community leaders to host the Main Street Ottumwa Better Block Party, October 12-15. āOvernight, our quiet and struggling downtown commercial area became a place to come together to shop, to eat, to play games, to enjoy some music, and even dance!ā The next steps are to transform what they learned from the weekend event into lasting improvements for Ottumwaās downtown commercial area.
Resolve to Get Involved in the REALTORĀ® Party
Happy New Year! January is a time for resolutions and new goals. Are you and your association taking advantage of everything the REALTORĀ® Party has to offer?
Phone-a-Friend for RPAC Resources
Below are resources to set up, execute, track and report the results of a phone bank event. Questions?Ā Contact Peter Kelly at 202-383-7599. General Information & Resources How Do I Find My Associationās Participation Rate? Phone Bank Best Practices Phone Bank Common Scenarios Phone Bank Technology FAQs Advocate Panel Log-In RPAC Online and Social Media Guidelines Phone Bank Event Set-Up Phone Bank Checklist Creating Events Creating Phone Bank Webforms – State Association Staff Only Generating and Refining Non-Investor Target Lists Uploading Target or Volunteer Lists Phone Bank Wizard Enabling Advocates Exporting a List of Volunteer (Advocate) Information Follow these instructions to...
Register to Vote
Registering to vote is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply have your personal information, including name, address, and identification ready. This information is required by your state government as part of the registration process. Any personal information or other unique identifiers required by law for voter registration that are submitted in the process of registering to vote are used to produce the voter registration form to send to your local or state election officials and for the sole use of the National Association of REALTORSĀ®. Any detailed information beyond your name and address (such as a state identification number or social...
On Massachusettsā South Shore, REALTORSĀ® Use Advocacy Everywhere Program to Defend Against Dumping of Radioactive Wastewater in Cape Cod Bay
Not disposing of nuclear waste in any regionās precious waterways would seem be a matter of common sense, but apparently, in Massachusetts, the corporation responsible for decommissioning the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station wants to do just that.Ā To protect the environment, the economy, and the health of local communities, the South Shore REALTORSĀ® have mobilized in opposition.
Minnesota REALTORSĀ® Boost Advocacy with REALTORĀ® Party Mobile Alerts
Using targeted texting enabled by the REALTORĀ® Party Mobile Alerts program, Minnesota REALTORSĀ® attracted a robust member presence to its recent Housing Day at the Capitol. The REALTORSĀ® urged their legislators to support the Minnesota Homeownership Initiative, a proposed package of legislation that includes the First Time Homebuyers Savings Account Actāan incentive that is not only tax-free, but tax-deductible.
REALTOR Party News – February 2021
New Year New Resolve, By The Numbers, Success Stories, and More
REALTORĀ® Party News – September 2023
What sets REALTORSĀ® apart is our ability to build relationships and consensus ā we do this every day to help our clients achieve their dreams of property ownership. Those skills are also the foundation of our advocacy success. Read more about how weāre strengthening relationships with elected officials at every level of government, and how your association can be part of this vital work.
Ideas for Using a Placemaking Grant
The following projects help create new outdoor public gathering places. Use these ideas for inspiration and visit the Spaces to Places blog for more projects and ideas. In addition, review the Placemaking Guide for REALTORĀ® Associations for practical tips on conducting a successful activity. If you have an idea but are not sure if it is eligible for a grant, contact Hannah Dannenfelser at 202-383-1132. Level 1 – Placemaking Grant Ideas (Temporary) Temporary & pop-up parks, pocket parks and parklets: Create a small green space composed of temporary greenery, plantings, and landscaping. Add in seating and artwork. Temporary & pop-up...