About Realtor® Advocacy

Realtor Advocacy

About Realtor® Advocacy

Your Realtor® advocacy team ensures that our members’ voices are heard as decisions are made about the laws and regulations that shape our industry.

Through NV/RPAC, NVAR is able to advocate on the local level, ensuring that the interests of Northern Virginia Realtors® are known to lawmakers and representatives and that the magnitude of Realtor® impact on Northern Virginia's economy and communities is recognized. NVAR collaborates with Virginia Realtors® to advocate in Richmond, along with the National Association of Realtors®, located steps away from the United States Capitol.  

 Together, we also advocate on behalf of the consumers – representing the interests of homebuyers, sellers, and renters, and the commercial tenants who are directly impacted by changes in things like affordability, taxation, and ordinances. 

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Watch this video for a recap of the 2024 Realtor® Lobby Day in Richmond, VA!

About NV/RPAC

RPAC

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States since 1969. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests.

These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. 

NV/RPAC results in meaningful local Realtor® advocacy wins such as the passing of Virginia Realtors® Health Insurance Legislation, Federal Homeowner and Rental Assistance Funding, and more.

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Deadline to Submit Legislative Ideas

Mar 29, 2022, 10:45 AM by Josh Veverka
​The NVAR Public Policy Committee needs to hear from members as we develop the Local and State Legislative Program and Agenda for 2022-2023. How can NVAR advocate for you and your home buyers and sellers? Submit state or local legislative ideas to jveverka@nvar.com by Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

The NVAR Public Policy Committee needs to hear from members as we develop the Local and State Legislative Program and Agenda for 2022-2023.  What real estate related laws and regulations are not working for you? Are any local ordinances or policies holding the real estate market back?  How can NVAR advocate for you and your home buyers and sellers?

Submit state or local legislative ideas to jveverka@nvar.com by Wednesday, April 13, 2022 for consideration by the Legislative Program Task Force and the NVAR Public Policy Committee. Please briefly and specifically state the changes you are requesting and the impact you hope to effect through this change.

virginia-capitol-richmond-laws-legislativeThe development of our Legislative Program is a multi-step process conducted by NVAR’s Realtor® members. It begins when NVAR’s Legislative Program Task Force receives issues submitted by members, committees and forums.  The Task Force discusses proposals and makes recommendations to the full Public Policy Committee for further vetting. Finally, the Public Policy Committee recommends these policy positions to the NVAR Board of Directors for approval. NVAR’s adopted Legislative Program is then sent to the Virginia Realtors® (VAR) to discuss needed legislation for the General Assembly.

We hope that you will submit any issues impacting you and your business. The success of our Government Affairs efforts relies on Realtor® participation. We are at our strongest when Realtors® are informed, engaged and ready to act. Help us be the voice for real estate. Thank you for your participation in the development of our Legislative Program!