Political Advocacy

The National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation's 1.3 million REALTORS® and 75 million property owners. NAR is widely considered one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country.

We work for you by advocating for federal, state, and local policy initiatives that strengthen the ability of Americans to own, buy, and sell real property. We also work with you, by providing a wide variety of resources to foster and harness the grassroots strength of the REALTOR® Party.

National Flood Insurance Program

Tax Reform

Transportation and Infrastructure

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

Health Care Reform

All Federal Issues

Learn about the issues, NAR's position, and how they affect REALTORS®, home buyers, and private property owners

2019 Advocacy Agenda

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National Advocacy News

NAR supports restructuring the secondary mortgage market to ensure a reliable and affordable source of mortgage capital for consumers, in all types of markets. Restructuring is required in response to the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which has been under government control since entering conservatorship in 2008.

NAR President John Smaby at the NAR Policy Forum on Housing Finance Reform on February 7, 2019

CEOs from the American Bankers Association, Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Home Builders gathered to discuss industry priorities for reforms to the nation’s housing finance system.

new FPCs are required to attend FPC training on Friday, February 8, 2019.

The NAR Policy Forum will bring together hundreds of industry stakeholders, policymakers, academic experts, financial regulators, and REALTORS® to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the future of the housing finance system on February 7, 2019 in Washington, D.C. This event is sold out.

Both the House and Senate are in session this week. What issues should REALTORS® follow? Infrastructure Investment.

REALTOR® Party

The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.

Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood. Learn more.

Be Part of the Network

Tens of thousands of REALTORS® now receive text messages through REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts. These REALTOR® members get exclusive opportunities to take action on important real estate issues.