Advocacy Scoop Podcast

This month on the Advocacy Scoop podcast, we're celebrating one year of delivering real estate policy insights straight from the source. In this special anniversary episode of the NAR podcast, hosts Shannon and Patrick reveal the results of an exclusive new poll commissioned by NAR, focused on key tax reform issues impacting REALTORS®. From the SALT deduction to the mortgage interest deduction (MID), they break down what the data shows and how NAR's advocacy efforts are using these insights to drive change on Capitol Hill. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming REALTOR® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., where thousands of members will advocate for the profession through bold, effective policy action.  

April is Fair Housing Month, and Shannon and Patrick take us inside NAR's 360 degree approach to the topic. Fair Housing isn't just a feel-good phrase—it's the law. And NAR's members are an army of Fair Housing advocates leading on this issue in every zip code in America.  In this episode, you will get the scoop on new NAR data on the racial homeownership gap, the exciting launch of Fairhaven 2.0, on how NAR advocates for Fair Housing every day, from our communities to the halls of Congress. The REALTOR® code of ethics sets NAR apart, and this primer on Fair Housing will bring you up to speed and make you proud to be a member of NAR.

Live from the stage in Orlando, Shannon and Patrick explore the “Magic Kingdom” of advocacy, including the latest on tax reform, the new appointments at HUD, FHFA, Labor, and the CFPB - and what the advocacy team is doing to build relationships with the new members of Congress and the Administration in this new, fast-paced policy making world.

The 119th Congress is officially in session. With 72 new legislators, NAR's advocacy team is on the case. In this episode, taped live during NAR's inaugural Advocacy Week conference, Shannon and Patrick discuss why change is the norm in Washington - and why that makes the REALTOR party model all the more important. Regardless of partisan control, REALTOR party relationships ensure NAR has a voice in Congress.

New year, new season, and new policy priorities for NAR's advocacy team. Shannon and Patrick delve into the complicated world of tax reform and how Congress and the administration plan to tackle the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). From Opportunity Zone incentives, to the SALT deduction, to protecting 1031 like-kind exchange, they discuss what's on the table this year and what's most important for REALTORS(R) and the fight for affordability, availability, and accessibility.

In the last episode of the season, Shannon and Patrick recap the extensive, yet captivating, list of Advocacy Wins for 2024. The fight for affordability, availability, and accessibility comes in many forms, and they detail the top wins in each of the five advocacy areas: legislative, policy, judicial, state and local, and political. Shannon also shares why she made space in her voicemail ahead of the election - and what her favorite episode was this season.

This post-election episode of the Advocacy Scoop was recorded live at the NAR NXT conference two days after the election. With votes still being tallied, Shannon and Patrick unpack the election results and initial reactions. They zoom in on races from around the country and discuss what each outcome means for NAR and REALTORS® in 2025 and beyond.

For the past 45 years, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. In this episode, ahead of the 2024 election, Shannon and Patrick “unpack” some of the most commonly asked RPAC questions and uncover why VEEP is Shannon's all time favorite political show.

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.