Advocacy Objectives

Oregon REALTORS^® advocates for policy to safeguard your business and the real estate industry, and to help protect the American dream of homeownership. Through actively engaging in the legislative process, REALTORS^® are able to protect private property rights and maintain housing affordability. The policy positions of the Association are guided by the Approved Legislative Policies 2021-2022 adopted by the Board of Directors.

The Process

Oregon REALTORS® Government Affairs Committee helps form and recommend policies concerning legislative issues affecting the real estate industry and private property rights. Oregon REALTORS® Government Affairs Committee reviews and analyzes legislative proposals for their effect on the real estate industry and communicates with Association leadership and members concerning legislative and regulatory issues. In addition, they develop new and refine existing, programs and activities that bring members into direct contact with the legislative/regulatory process. There are 18 members on the committee and one staff liaison.

Get Involved

As a member of Oregon REALTORS^®, we encourage your participation in our policy and political process. To learn how to become actively involved in one of our policy and political key committees, please contact our association at 800-252-9115 or info@oregonrealtors.org.