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

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National Advocacy News

On Dec. 1, 2010, the bipartisan deficit-reduction commission, appointed by President Obama, released its final plan for cutting the U.S. deficit—which included suggestions to pare back the mortgage interest deduction. While 11 of the 18 commissioners voted to support the proposals in the report, the group fell short of the super majority needed to automatically send the recommendations to Congress.

NAR is meeting with several of the largest national mortgage lenders in an effort to communicate REALTOR® concerns and discuss how we can work together to make significant improvements to both the origination and short sale processes. These meetings mark a new phase of the relationship between NAR and lenders. The goal is to increase our mutual success and help support market recovery....

The FHA’s role in healthy housing markets has never been more critical than today. As private lenders fled the market, FHA became one of the primary sources of safe affordable mortgage financing for American families. In order to meet demand and fulfill its mission of fostering sustainable homeownership, several legislative changes are needed to fully modernize the program....

Mortgage Fraud: Recognizing the Signs is available either as an 8½x11 handout or in a two-page form which when copied back-to-back forms a bi-fold brochure (available in either...

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.

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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.