NAR took another step forward to ensure that your interests are heard in Washington with the announcement of Shannon McGahn. As senior vice president of government affairs, Shannon will report to chief advocacy officer Bill Malkasian. In addition, Victoria Gillespie was named NAR’s chief marketing and communications officer. We're excited…...
Preparation, Partnership, & Participation
All the hard work we’ve done this year to increase our influence in an uncertain legislative, regulatory, and political environment has highlighted three key ingredients for success: Preparation, Partnership, and Participation. Throughout September, we are reminded of how these play out in our advocacy outreach efforts. Preparation As REALTORS®, we…...
With Better Block Event, Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Demonstrate Just How Pedestrian-Friendly Haymount Can Be
Within Fayetteville, North Carolina, the Haymount district is blessed with neat neighborhoods of cottage-style homes and proximity to downtown, but its commercial district is cursed by an environment that is distinctly unfriendly to pedestrians. Armed with a vision, a Smart Growth Action Grant, and a whole lot of duct tape,…...
Making Our Voice Heard on Capitol Hill
The 2018 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is a reminder of the critical role advocacy plays in our goal to revolutionize this industry and prepare REALTORS® for sustainable future success. Advancing public policy that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment and supporting REALTOR® Champions at the…...
Investing in a Legacy of Success
We’ve just come back from the 2018 President’s Circle Conference. RPAC and, specifically, President’s Circle had a banner year in 2017, breaking records with 35% member participation and 1,207 President’s Circle members, respectively. This year’s President’s Circle Conference was no different with more than 1,500 attendees and a stellar line-up of…...