Summary of Issues Policies
The following state and local issues policy statements have been adopted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors. All policy statements have been put forth, reviewed and approved by REALTOR® members serving on the State and Local Issues Policy Committee. Questions? Contact Drew Myers. Assessment Practices The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) urges state associations to promote legislation providing for tax assessment of all real property and all forms of shelter on an equitable basis based on fair market value. Adopted, 1997. Reaffirmed, 2019. Brownfields and Local Tax Incentives The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) believes it is...
History
The REALTOR® Party Since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) hired its first lobbyist in 1973, America’s largest trade association has been working together to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment. In 2010-2011, NAR ramped up its efforts at the state and local levels by launching the REALTOR® Party Initiative. This included grants and tools to help state and local REALTOR® Associations run candidate and issue campaigns, and implement smart growth, housing opportunity and diversity programs, and much more. As the only advocacy group in America that fights...
On Common Ground Distribution Kit
Published twice a year (May and November), On Common Ground contains articles on cutting-edge land planning techniques. Order bulk amounts of this magazine to use as a great leave-behind when visiting local officials or provide NAR with a mailing list and leave the delivery to us.