The Diversity Toolkit for REALTOR® Associations is an essential resource for state and local REALTOR® Associations seeking to understand, reach out to, partner with and provide services to consumers in today’s increasingly diverse communities. The Diversity Toolkit has helped associations of all sizes join NAR in its commitment to diversifying its membership and welcoming professionals of different cultural backgrounds into its leadership ranks. Download the entire Diversity Toolkit for REALTOR® Associations or visit the links below to read or download each section individually. Why a Diversity Program? How Diversity Helps Creating a Program is Easy How to Succeed Research Techniques...
REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation
The REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation supplements the existing NAR Orientation Toolkit for associations. A great way to introduce new members to the REALTOR® Party and the importance of REALTOR® Advocacy, materials include: REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation PowerPoint (4 MB) Talking Points for Instructor Orientation Video (40 MB) By educating your members on the value of advocacy, you increase the likelihood of their involvement in Calls for Action, voting for issues important to real estate and using those activities to achieve association core standards requirements. How do I embed the video in the PowerPoint presentation? Download the PowerPoint presentation and video...
REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation
The REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation supplements the existing NAR Orientation Toolkit for associations. A great way to introduce new members to the REALTOR® Party and the importance of REALTOR® Advocacy, materials include: REALTOR® Party New Member Orientation PowerPoint (4 MB) Talking Points for Instructor Orientation Video (40 MB) By educating your members on the value of advocacy, you increase the likelihood of their involvement in Calls for Action, voting for issues important to real estate and using those activities to achieve association core standards requirements. How do I embed the video in the PowerPoint presentation? Download the PowerPoint presentation and video...
Creativity Help Associations Keep RPAC Investments at an All-time High
With 35% of the national membership investing in RPAC in 2017, state and local REALTOR® Associations have made RPAC stronger than ever when it comes to advancing its public policy agenda. From a strong team of volunteer leaders to technology platforms that help small associations get big results, the REALTOR® Party is getting the word out that investment matters.
Is Smart Growth the Key to Preserving Montana’s ‘Big Sky?’ Gallatin REALTORS® Funds Study to Find Answers.
A REALTOR® Party Smart Growth Action Grant enabled the Gallatin Association of REALTORS® to support an in-depth analysis of property tax value-per-acre in Bozeman, Montana. The resulting 3-D economic model clearly demonstrated the fiscal efficiency of concentrating growth in urban centers, rather than allowing sprawl, and will inform the development of the city’s Growth Plan.
Breaking News: NAR Seeks Responsible Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Reform
This week, the Senate Banking Committee advanced conversations on reform of the country’s two government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, by welcoming NAR President-Elect Vince Malta and other housing industry leaders to testify. Also on Wednesday, the White House announced that President Trump directed the U.S. Treasury Department to develop a white paper on ending conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. NAR President John Smaby issued the following statement in response to Wednesday’s White House announcement: “REALTORS® are encouraged to see conversations surrounding GSE reform intensifying in Washington, particularly with the White House today directing the U.S. Treasury to outline...
Wisconsin REALTORS® Urge State Senate to ‘Hold the Line’ on Property Taxes
With a full-on campaign called ‘Hold the Line on Property Taxes,’ the Wisconsin REALTORS® organized a powerful response to the governor’s plan to lift a freeze on municipal and country property taxes. An Issues Mobilization grant helped them convince the state senate that the move lacked tax-payer support.
Spokane REALTORS® Spur Much-Needed Housing Development with Pro-Growth Candidates
The inventory of available housing stock is at a historic low in Spokane, Washington, and housing prices are seeing double-digit increases. In the midst of the crisis, the Spokane REALTORS® successfully championed a challenger to the mayor’s office, as well as candidates for the City Council to spur much-needed housing development.
Central Oregon REALTORS® Encourage Climate-Friendly Initiatives, Not Mandates
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® supports of the city of Bend’s Community Climate Action Plan, but it had to draw the line at a mandatory measure that was certain to increase rising home costs even more. A robust response to a timely Call for Action helped convince the City Council to remove the word ‘required’ from the plan.