Oregon REALTORS® is involved in politics to safeguard your business and 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.
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Government Affairs Resources
Here are a few recent bills that directly impact the real estate business. Please refer to these guides to help you learn about the new legislation and how to implement the changes. For more information on Oregon REALTORS® legislation issues contact the Government Affairs team at the link below.
Looking for the most recent Legislative Report? It’s always available on our Reports & Policy Updates page.
The REALTOR® Party
The REALTOR® Party does not favor any political party. It is focused on the issues that matter to existing and future property owners and the real estate industry.
The REALTOR® Party leverages NAR’s best assets: a grassroots network of more than 1.5 million REALTORS® across the US and its territories who work hard on behalf of America’s 85 million homeowners and those who aspire to the original American dream.
Learn more about the REALTOR® Party on NAR’s website.
Additional Resources:
Local Fund Requests
To request funds locally, please contact the Oregon REALTORS® Public Policy Department at (503) 362-3645 (Salem) or (800) 252-9115 (Toll Free).
FAQs
Why is Oregon REALTORS® involved in politics?
What legislation are we tracking?
Oregon REALTORS®, through the Government Affairs Key Committee, actively tracks legislation relating to the Oregon Real Estate Agency and licensing laws, real estate finance, environment, natural resources, housing, landlord-tenant issues, business regulation and taxation, land use, private property rights, and water/water rights.
What is Oregon REALTORS® advocating for and why?
The Oregon REALTORS® Government Affairs Department advocates before the Oregon Legislature and state regulatory agencies to support legislation and regulations that strengthen housing affordability and attainability. The association also strives to defeat legislation and regulations that negatively impact the housing market and is committed to protecting buyers and sellers to preserve the dream of homeownership.
Where do my RPAC dollars go?
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates throughout the nation. In Oregon, the purpose of RPAC is clear: to support candidates and elected officials who share our values on issues significant to the real estate market – promoting homeownership, pursuing sustainable development opportunities and protecting private property rights.
Who can I contact regarding legislation?
As a member of Oregon REALTORS® you have full access to our Government Affairs department. If you have specific questions regarding legislation you can reach out to the Policy Director Brock Nation or General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs, Jeremy Rogers.
How can I get involved?
As an Oregon REALTORS® member, we encourage your participation in policy and the political process.
To learn how to become actively involved in one of our policy and political key committees, contact the chair, vice-chair, or immediate past chair of the Government Affairs Key Committee (GAKC) and/or the Political Affair Key Committee (PAKC).
A list of current committee members can be accessed on our Associations Roster page.