Political Advocacy

The National Association of REALTORS® advocates every day on behalf of the nation's 1.4 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.

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

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National Advocacy News

The bill provides a clear framework for cannabis businesses—or businesses that work with them—access to federally-insured financial institutions in states that have legalized cannabis.

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to increase the equity for "Schedule C Filers" who took out Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans prior to March 2021.

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Over the past 13 months, NAR’s advocacy and leadership teams met have with Congressional leaders and White House officials to help craft a solution to the escalating commercial real estate crisis. As a result, more than $46 billion in rental assistance was secured through two separate pieces of legislation.

The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act included $9.9 billion in relief for homeowners to be administered through a new Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).

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.