Advocacy Scoop Podcast

It’s election season, and this is the first of three episodes where we explore all the ways NAR and the REALTOR ® Party is involved in elections. From the Advocacy Everywhere grassroots program to state and local independent expenditures, NAR is helping elect REALTOR® champions in Washington, D.C. - and in state houses and city councils all across the country.

NAR is the largest commercial real estate organization with over 165,000 commercial members. In this episode, we delve into NAR’s advocacy work specific to commercial real estate, including 1031 like-kind exchange, opportunity zones, conversion, and the status of the “Ugly 11” -  a series of harmful tax measures that were the focus of NAR’s advocacy efforts during the past several years.

In recent years, NAR has increased its legal advocacy work, taking the fight for property rights all the way to the Supreme Court. From defeating the national eviction moratorium to protecting the rights of mom-and-pop housing providers, Shannon and Patrick discuss several recent cases where NAR's support helped set new legal precedents.  

This special episode was recorded live at the REALTOR® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C. Shannon and Patrick provide a mid-year advocacy update, including advocacy work surrounding the settlement agreement and its impact on the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee program - and much more!

In part two, the hosts continue the conversation on NAR’s top legislative successes and ongoing policy fights

How is NAR advocacy working for members? In part one of a two-part conversation, the hosts discuss NAR’s legislative successes and ongoing policy fights.

What is advocacy? The hosts do a deep dive on NAR’s advocacy organization, how it works, and why it matters.