About 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 NVRPAC, 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 NVRPAC

RPAC

The REALTORS® 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. 

NVRPAC 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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Latest Advocacy News: Town Hall Notes Blog

Localities Need to Hear from You on Accessory Dwelling Units

Apr 21, 2020, 12:01 by User Not Found
Both Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria have released survey’s to receive community feedback as they seek to update and develop policies on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

Both Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria have released survey’s to receive community feedback as they seek to update and develop policies on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). 

ADUs are housing units that provide independent living with provisions for sleeping, cooking and sanitation, either attached or detached from the primary dwelling, but on the same property.  Please watch the attached video presentations for each jurisdiction to better understand the current zoning ordinance and how proposals may seek to regulate the building of ADU’s in the future:

Fairfax County

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ELuEq-nVk&feature=youtu.be

Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ADUfeedback

Alexandria

Video: http://alexandria.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=4464&view_id=29

Survey: https://urban.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1QSRYTIn20qic6N