Advocacy Issues A to Z

NAR’s Advocacy Group staff is working on a number of pressing public policy issues affecting the real estate industry and REALTORS®. Highlighted below are a few federal, state, and local issues and the staff experts working on that issue. Additional issues and information can be found in the Political Advocacy section of nar.realtor at www.nar.realtor/political-advocacy and the REALTOR® Party website at www.realtorparty.realtor. Use the staff directory for contact information at the end of the Resource Guide to contact staff.

Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange

NAR opposes any change that would undermine the deferral mechanisms associated with exchanges or lead to fewer transactions. The like-kind exchange technique is fundamental to the real estate investment sector. The current law provides investors with a great deal of flexibility in managing their real estate portfolio. Real estate is essentially an illiquid asset that requires substantial commitments of cash. Flexibility is needed in order to assure the free movement of property and capital. This, in turn, results in economic growth and job creation.
Erin Stackley
Director, Commercial and Policy Oversight
Federal Policy & Industry Relations
202-383-1159
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Evan Liddiard
Directory, Federal Taxation
Federal Policy & Industry Relations
202-383-1083
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