Inspired by a national report on challenges faced by African Americans in the housing market, the 9,500-member Austin Board of REALTORSĀ® formulated a plan to do something about it in their own back yard. They began by securing a Diversity Grant from NAR to host a two-day conference to which they invited a variety of local minority organizations and stakeholders...
Pocatello REALTORSĀ® āStep it Upā for RPAC With Surf & Turf Fundraiser
Clocking in at just 235 members, Idaho's Greater Pocatello Association of REALTORSĀ® (GPAR) nevertheless thinks big when it comes to RPAC fundraising. Earlier this year, the association put an RPAC grant to work by hosting a āSurf & Turf Dinner and Raffleā where they raised more than $20,000, and inspired 21 members to step up to the next investor level ā including two who joined the Presidentās Circle.
Charleston REALTORSĀ® Help Shape Common-Sense Historic Preservation Code
The city of Charleston, South Carolina has the oldest historic district in the nation, and the area's REALTORSĀ® well understand the importance of historic preservation. But when Charleston County proposed overly restrictive amendments to its Historic Preservation Code early this year, the 4,150-member Charleston Trident Association of REALTORSĀ® (CTAR) couldn't support it. The association tapped into NARās Land Use Initiative to provide an analysis of what would and wouldnāt work, which prompted the county to appoint a task force, with CTARās past president to chair it.
Akron Cleveland Association Fights Troubling Rental Housing Proposals Using NARās Land Use Initiative
The 5,000-member Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORSĀ® (ACAR) had taken just about enough. When troubling and overly restrictive rental housing proposals arose in two of this associationās communities, the ACAR took on City Hall. By tapping into NARās Land Use Initiative, ACAR was able to get a legal review of the proposed ordinances to help make convincing arguments to city leaders in both cases. The proposal was tabled in one jurisdiction and referred back to committee in the other.
Lodi (CA) REALTORSĀ® Help Clients Go Green By Offering Home Energy Efficiency Closing Gifts
The 1,828-member Lodi (CA) Association of REALTORSĀ® used an NAR Game Changer grant and funds of its own to help buyers increase the energy efficiency of their newly purchased home. In partnership with a local residential energy efficiency firm, Lodi REALTORSĀ® are able to give their clients a closing gift valued at $650 to have their homes retrofitted with window caulking, weather-stripping, water heater blankets, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and more--upgrades estimated to save the homeowner an annual average of $360.
Montgomery AL REALTORSĀ® Knock on 24,000 Doors to Help Re-Elect Their Champion for Mayor
The 1,000-member Montgomery (AL) Area Association of REALTORSĀ® had nothing against any of the five candidates running in the mayoral election this past summer. But there was only one they knew would offer them a seat at the table where pressing budget issues and property rights decisions are concerned.
Corporate Ally Program Talking Points
When speaking with affiliates/non-members It has never been more important for organizations thriving in the real estate industry to invest in REALTORĀ® Party advocacy through the Corporate Ally Program (CAP). The Corporate Ally Program launched in 2015 to raise corporate, soft dollar contributions to support REALTORĀ® Party advocacy campaigns from town halls, to state capitals, to Washington, D.C. This corporate, soft dollar fundraising campaign provides a critical revenue source for the issue campaigns REALTORSĀ® wage at all three levels of government to protect our mutual business interests. How can your organization afford NOT to invest? When REALTORS and our industry...
Thank You for Taking Action
Thank you for joining nearly 73,000 REALTORSĀ® by participating the National Flood Insurance Program Call for Action. We appreciate your participation and want to congratulate the five states and territories that have reached 20% participation ā namely Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Puerto Rico, and South Dakota. We need your help in educating our REALTORĀ® colleagues on the importance of the National Flood Insurance Program and its impact on homeowners and the real estate industry. Use the buttons below to share the Call for Action with at least five of your colleagues. Determining whatās next for our association and for our industry...