Political Advocacy

The National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation's 1.2 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 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.

Tax Reform

National Flood Insurance Program

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (GSEs)

Data Privacy & Security

All Federal Issues

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

2017 Advocacy Agenda All Federal Issues by Category Federal Issues Tracker

National Advocacy News

NAR sent a letter to Rep. Waters (D-CA) thanking her for reintroducing H.R. 3755, the “Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act of 2017.”

With insufficient support to garner the needed 51 votes for approval despite last minute revisions, the Senate did not take up a bill developed by Senators Graham (R-SC) and Cassidy (R-LA) to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) last week.

NAR sent a comment letter to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (collectively the Federal Banking Agencies) supporting a proposed increase to the appraisal threshold for commercial real estate Federally Related Transactions from $250,000 to $400,000.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a consent order against a title company for violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) for receiving money in exchange for referrals and for failure to notify consumers of an affiliated business relationship with a title insurance underwriter.

2016 Legislative & Regulatory Year in Review

During the 114th Congress, NAR achieved several accomplishments and set the foundation for many important issues moving forward.

State & Local Success Stories

From city hall to the state house to the U.S. Capitol, our elected officials are making decisions that have a huge impact on the bottom line of REALTORS®.

All REALTOR® Party Success Stories

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.