American real estate is the envy of the world. Itās a shining example of the potential of our free market system and a defining feature of our collective embrace of the āunalienable Rightsā set forth by Thomas Jefferson some 250 years ago. Considering the fight being waged against our members in some corners of the country, though, you wouldnāt always know thatās the case.
Broker Involvement Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enroll in the Broker Involvement Program? Sign up onlineĀ and NAR staff will contact you to complete the enrollment process. Questions about your registration? Contact John Winston at 202-383-1235. What does it cost to participate in the program? There is no cost to join or participate. What steps must a broker take to complete their enrollment? Within seven days of receivingĀ the enrollment form, NAR staff will e-mail the broker to confirm participation by asking the broker to: Verify the numbers of agents in the office(s) so we can assure the Broker Call for Action is going to the...
Important FPC Meetings
May 2 Meeting Time Location Streaming Status Federal Legislative and Political Forum I 8:00am ā 9:30am Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Potomac AāD, Ballroom Level TBD FPC Lobby Salon 1 ā Senate Republicans 9:30amā10:30am Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Chesapeake D, Ballroom Level No FPC Lobby Salon 2 ā Senate Democrats 9:30amā10:30am Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Chesapeake E & F, Ballroom Level No FPC Lobby Salon 3 ā House Democrats 9:30amā10:30am Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor 10, Level 3 No FPC Lobby Salon 4ā House Republicans 9:30amā10:30am Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center,...
Pinellas (FL) REALTORSĀ® Draw the Line on Historical Housing Designations
Pinellas County Florida holds the most flood insurance policies in the U.S. When proposed ordinance changes would have made it significantly easier for homes to be designated as āhistoricā and potentially increased the cost of property insurance, including flood insurance, and property upgrades, the 6,000-member Pinellas REALTORĀ® Organization (PRO) took action. Read more about how an Issue Mobilization campaign and coalition building helped led to a PRO victory.
Washington REALTORSĀ® Support One of Their Own for County Council
For the 1,700-member Clark County Association of REALTORSĀ® (CCAR) in southwest Washington state, supporting John Blom for County Council was a no-brainer. As REALTORĀ® Champions go, there could hardly be a more obvious choiceāactive in NAR, RPAC, CCAR and its Government Affairs Committee. When John decided to run for office, the REALTORSĀ® were there to support him through the REALTORĀ® Partyās Independent Expenditure program.
Texas REALTORSĀ® Bring Clarity to Voting Process
Ballots in Texas were mired in a confusing, unregulated free-for-all where proposition names were concerned. There was no systematic order, and sometimes duplicate proposition names appeared on a single ballot. But with help from the Texas REALTORSĀ® and the REALTORĀ® Party, the enactment of a new Election Transparency law made all clear.
This is Only the Beginning…
We are only a few weeks into legislative sessions and special and primary elections are occurring around the country. 2018 is going to be a busy year for REALTORĀ® advocacy. As NAR increases its influence in this uncertain legislative, regulatory and political environment, weāll need all hands on deck. Our first step was the reorganization of the former Community & Political Affairs and Government Affairs teams into a singular Advocacy Group. Weāve chosen Bill Malkasian to lead this new team as Chief Advocacy Officer, bringing greater synergy to the associationās federal, state, and local advocacy efforts. We are looking forward...
Kaua`i REALTORSĀ® Use Grant to Engage More Brokers in Advocacy
The 584-member Kauaāi Board of REALTORSĀ® knew that the best way to involve members in advocacy and RPAC would be to show them what exactly it does for them. At the conclusion of an informative breakfast presentation supported by a Broker Involvement Program Grant, 15 brokerages gladly signed on.
Greater Providence REALTORSĀ® Help Overturn New Property Tax Assessment Method
Barrington, R.I, a lovely coastal suburb of the state capital, full of higher-end homes and strong public schools, seems to have everything going for it. However, when property tax reassessments based on sale price suddenly superseded the customary three-year assessment schedule, the local REALTORSĀ® voiced strong opposition.
LIBOR Goes to Bat for Fair Housing
When the Spokane City Council presented a Sustainability Action Plan calling for extreme limitations on natural gas implementation, the REALTORSĀ® reacted in force with multiple REALTORĀ® Party resources. It was a powerful Call for Action that discouraged the plan, and they are now focused on helping the city find reasonable solutions for increased energy efficiency.