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Why join a NAR committee? The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) establishes committees to research policy issues, develop policy proposals and advocate for policy initiatives with members of Congress. There are nearly 100 committees at NAR, working to advance the interest of REALTORS® around the country. “Member involvement on NAR committees gives voice to our state and local real estate issues at the highest federal policy levels, influences and impacts major national legislative decisions, protects REALTOR® member interests, and advocates for fairness in the opportunity and right to own personal property,” says former GCAAR President and 2020 Public Policy Coordinating Committee Chair Brenda Small. “Volunteer leadership is a value-added experience that fosters professional learning and growth through networking, camaraderie, collaboration and building long-lasting relationships. It offers the opportunity to directly make a difference in selflessly serving and investing in our industry, our members, our clients and our communities.” Capital Area REALTOR® heard from GCAAR members about a few of these many committees and why joining a committee is so important.
Commercial Committee Harold Huggins says the purpose of the Commercial Committee is to serve as the clearinghouse for all commercial committees, advisory boards and forums. It identifies, monitors, reviews, analyzes and recommends policies addressing commercial real estate industry issues and trends. It focuses on emerging commercial data trends and products, professional development, industry awareness and local leadership support to help members achieve their business goals. It also advocates for the membership and makes recommendations to NAR’s political advocacy team on ways to improve the commercial markets and legislative environment. “This committee has raised the bar overall of the commercial members through its many programs and services that have been suggested and created over the past several years,” says Harold.
32 CAPITAL AREA REALTOR ® — May/June 2020
