INSPIRE25, NVAR’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, brought together real estate professionals and policymakers for “Politics and Pancakes,” a breakfast forum that proved productive dialogue can flourish when industry leaders and elected officials sit down together.
Participants acknowledged that housing affordability, inventory shortages, and sustainable market growth transcend party lines, demonstrating that when it comes to homeownership, there’s more that unites policymakers than divides them.
The direct, face-to-face conversations between Realtors® and elected officials proved most powerful, allowing real estate professionals to share real-world examples — clients struggling to find affordable housing, transactions delayed by bureaucratic hurdles, and market distortions from poorly designed regulations. Officials gained ground-level intelligence that doesn’t always reach legislative briefings, hearing from professionals who understand market dynamics most intimately. This dialogue reinforced that Realtors® aren’t just stakeholders in housing policy — they’re essential experts whose insights can shape more effective solutions.
Politics and Pancakes is just one part of NVAR’s commitment to professional advocacy, ensuring Realtors® remain informed and empowered to advocate for policies serving their clients and communities. For attendees, the session proved that political engagement doesn’t have to be partisan — when approached with professionalism and genuine commitment to solving problems, it can be both productive and empowering.
