Applications to serve on one of the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2027 committees are open until June 24—and appraisers with an interest in NAR's policy agenda should consider applying.
NAR has long been a powerful voice in advocacy, but many people don’t realize that NAR policy-creating committees are where policy decisions are debated and proposed to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
With enhancements to the committee selection process this year that stress merit and add transparency, now is the time for REALTORS® who are agents, brokers or appraisers to become a part of the solution.
NAR has dozens of committees in which members consider all aspects of real estate—from land-use to tax policy to valuation. Other committees, like communications, strategic planning and finance, focus on the work of the association.
As a minority group within NAR, real estate appraisers may be under the impression that they can only serve on one of the three committees with seats designated for appraisers by name:
- Real Property Valuation
- Federal Technology Policy
- Research
However, there are currently only five committees at the national level that require broker or agent experience. All other committees are open for appraisers who are REALTORS® to apply.
Many national committees require specific experience. For instance, the Commercial Federal Policy Committee requires experience in commercial real estate. The Data Strategies Committee requires knowledge of multiple listing policies and procedures, and the Federal Financing and Housing Policy Committee requires knowledge of, and working experience with FHA, VA and rural housing.
These are areas where NAR members who are appraisers with commercial, MLS, FHA, VA or rural appraisal experience are needed.
Other committees require prior service on local or state committees. NAR’s Land Use Property Rights and Environmental Committee, for example, requires at least two years of experience on the state or local level. Appraisers who have experience with complex property rights issues—and a history of state and local involvement—could lend an important perspective to this committee’s work.
If you are interested in getting more involved with and shaping NAR, visit the Committee Members & Liaisons page. There you’ll see a video and FAQs on the committee selection process, as well as the application and expertise profiles you’ll need to complete to apply.
Scroll down to “Committee Structure,” where you can access a list of NAR committees and learn their purpose, composition and desired membership qualifications. For committees that have prior local or state service requirements, reach out to learn more about serving on committees in your area.
Remember, agents, brokers and appraisers who are members of NAR are all REALTORS® working together for success. Committee service is a great opportunity to add your expertise and perspective to improve NAR for all members.