Real Estate Advocacy

SUMNER REALTORS® GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

At Sumner REALTORS®, we are dedicated to championing the interests of real estate professionals and property owners through our robust governmental affairs program. Our advocacy efforts focus on influencing policies and legislation that impact the real estate industry, ensuring a favorable business environment, and protecting property rights. By actively engaging with local, state, and national government officials, we work to shape a future where real estate thrives.

OUR ADVOCACY GOALS

Defeat measures that are counter to the REALTOR® core principles or threaten to erode a competitive business climate.

Support public policies that advance Fair Housing principles and create more vibrant and diverse communities, plus promote a healthy business environment for real estate professionals.

Hold elected officials accountable when they are making important decisions that directly affect REALTORS®, their businesses and their clients.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Meets monthly, monitors local government activity, engages members in advocacy initiatives

ATTEND LOCAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Sumner REALTORS connects with state and local representatives and creates opportunities

for members to connect with legislators and candidates

DAYS ON THE HILL

Local members visit Capitol Hill in Nashville or the Tennessee Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C.

during NAR’s annual legislative meetings to meet with lawmakers and discuss important property rights issues. These

events are organized in partnership with Tennessee REALTORS® and NAR and are the largest advocacy-related events each year.

Stay Informed

NAR’s free advocacy texting platform gives REALTORS® a way to stay connected directly from their cell phone or tablet. When a national or state legislative call for action is launched, subscribers get a short text message with information to take action. Sign up by texting the word REALTORS to 30644 or filling out a simple online form.