Advocacy Impact highlights the federal advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which is powered by NAR’s members who live in communities across America. From federal agencies to Congress to the Supreme Court, NAR advocacy is the driving force behind the fight to expand housing access and defend property rights. With bold, bipartisan action, research-driven policies, and deep relationships in our nation’s capital, NAR works tirelessly to defend one-fifth of the American economy.
Advocacy Impact
Safeguarding Real Estate. Advancing Housing Solutions.
2025 NAR Advocacy Wins Wrap-Up
Get a recap of the extensive, yet captivating, list of NAR Advocacy Wins for 2025. The fight for affordability, availability, and accessibility comes in many forms. This section details the top wins in each of the five advocacy areas: legislative, policy, judicial, state and local, and political.
5000+ Congressional Meetings
Congressional meetings with NAR Advocacy Team and Federal Political Coordinators held in 2025, leading to key wins:
Launched a targeted Call for Action to support the extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Launched the Pro-Property Platform to give members another tool to support REALTOR® Party champions in Congress.
In 2025 Our Federal Political Coordinators:
- Had contact with 100% of Congress
- Held 1,200 meetings
- Grew the Congressional Bipartisan Real Estate Caucus to 122 members
Key Policy Wins
NAR secured key policy wins that protect consumers and support the American Dream of homeownership.
NAR Tax Priorities Passed
These were the five NAR priorities included in the tax reform passed in 2025:
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Protection for business SALT deductions and 1031 like-kind exchanges
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A permanent extension of the mortgage interest deduction
Community Development Advocacy Support
Associations across 49 states and 1 territory received support for a variety of community development and fair housing advocacy, education, and engagement initiatives—marking an 11% increase in applications and a 6% increase in funding year over year.
In 2025, the Independent Expenditure (IE) Program supported:
126 candidates
that went on to victory, including
58 winning candidates
in the November elections alone.
Policy Advocacy Wins (2024-2025)
Regulatory Wins
NAR regulatory policy staff works with federal agencies providing expert guidance, educating regulators, and leading industry coalitions.
Legislative Wins
From its building located steps away from the United States Capitol, NAR advocates for federal policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy and sell real property.
Political Advocacy Wins (2023-2024)
RPAC
Learn about the success rates for RPAC supported candidates, opportunity races, fundraising goals, and RPAC participation rates.
State & Local Issues Mobilization
The Issues Mobilization Grant provides financial assistance to state and local REALTOR® associations to support effective advocacy campaigns and ballot initiatives on public policy issues critical to REALTORS® and the real estate industry.
State & Local Independent Expenditures
The NAR State and Local Independent Expenditures (IE) Program is an exciting program to assist state and local associations that want to get involved in state and local elections. The program makes funds available for every association to support candidates for political office who support REALTORS® and the real estate industry.
Grassroots Advocacy
Advocacy Everywhere is designed to expand the influence of the National Association of REALTORS® and state and local REALTOR® associations on public policy at all levels and to increase REALTOR® and consumer participation in calls for action (CFA).
2025 State and Local Wins
REALTORS® Taking Action: Housing Supply and Affordability
Across the country, State and Local REALTOR® Associations are mobilizing to increase housing supply and affordability.
2025 Policy Pulse: NAR's Priority Issues Survey
2025 State and Local Wins Report
First-Time Buyer Resources
50+ Years of Advocacy Wins
Advocacy Resources Roundup
Check out the several resources listed below highlighting the federal, state, and local advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS® that help keep members informed and make an impact on vital issues like housing supply and affordability, property rights and fair housing.
