Advocacy
Protecting our members’ ability to conduct business and also the rights of millions of property owners.
How do we advocate on your behalf?
The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® (FAAR) represents REALTOR® and affiliate members throughout the Fredericksburg area including the City of Fredericksburg, and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, and Orange. FAAR focuses on protecting our members’ ability to conduct business and also the rights of millions of property owners across the region. FAAR works to build relationships with local elected officials to ensure that the real estate industry has a seat at the table when important decisions that impact the industry are being made.
REALTORS® Political Action Committee
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Government Resources
Federal, state and local government legal resources for Realtors®.
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Policy and Advocacy News
Deceptive Advertising of Rental Properties
The Virginia Realtors® recently shared important information about rental pricing and advertising. Important FTC Guidance: Deceptive Advertising of Rental Properties The Legal Team at Virginia REALTORS® wants to make our property managers aware of some...
King George Planning Commission rejects downzoning amendment
The King George Planning Commission met on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to conduct a public hearing on changes proposed by the Board of Supervisors that would increase minimum lot sizes in the county's largest zoning category. These changes would impact all...
Blue Wave Hits Virginia, Lots of New Faces in Local Politics
There was a blue wave in the Commonwealth of Virginia on Election Night 2025 with Democrats coasting to victory all across the state, a strong shift after last year’s swing to the right with the election of Donald Trump. Abigail Spanberger easily defeated Winsome...
King George Planning Commission sets Public Hearing on downzoning ordinance
King George County has spent the last year discussing a downzoning ordinance that would increase the minimum lot size in the majority of land in the county. Under the current zoning, A-1 parcels required a 10-acre minimum, A-2 requires a 2-acre minimum and A-3...
Meet FAAR’s endorsed candidates for the November 4 election!
Each election cycle, members of FAAR's Public Policy Committee invite candidates for local public office in for an interview to both get to know that candidate and to evaluate them for potential endorsement. An endorsement typically involves a financial contribution...
FAAR Endorses Candidates for Public Office
The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) announces endorsements for local Board of Supervisors and City Council races on the ballot for the November 4th general election. The endorsed candidates represent areas throughout FAAR’s service territory...
Public Policy Committee
The FAAR Public Policy Committee consists of Realtor® and affiliate members who are interested in politics and policy. The group meets monthly to discuss issues of concern that impact the real estate profession. These issues are related to specific policies at the local, state, or federal level and also local elections. The Committee members work to develop solid relationships with local elected officials so that our Association has a seat the table when important decisions are being made that will impact the real estate market.
FAAR Legislative Positions
The FAAR Public Policy Committee reviews individual issues that agents are facing on a rolling basis. If the Committee identifies an issue that has implications for the real estate market as a whole, we will submit that issue to the Virginia Realtors® for potential inclusion in our statewide legislative platform before the General Assembly. View our current Legislative Package here. Interested in submitting an issue of concern? Do it here through our simple online form.
The Committee also frequently reviews and updates our Standing Positions. We refer back to these positions when we are asked to support or oppose something specific. These positions guide the response and engagement of our Association on issues in our local communities. Click here to view our current Standing Positions.
Advocacy Events
FAAR hosts events throughout the year that give members the opportunity to engage in advocacy efforts. Each February, Realtors® and affiliate members descend on Capitol Square in Richmond to lobby their members of the General Assembly on issues of importance to real estate. FAAR hosts roundtables 3-4 times per year throughout the region to address specific local issues and hot topics such sign regulations and economic development. FAAR frequently hosts events with local elected officials to give our members a chance to interact with those individuals who represent them.
Fredericksburg Area Market Statistics
FAAR has access to a wealth of statistical information that you can use in your publications, market research, and listing presentations. Want to know how the market is faring throughout the region? Read the latest FAAR reports and review market statistics by clicking on the links below.