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
Improving good government by stimulating Realtors® to become involved in government at every level.
Government Resources
Federal, state and local government legal resources for Realtors®.
Submit an Issue
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Policy and Advocacy News
Local Leaders Tackle the Future of Affordability
The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®, along with partner organizations the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and Virginia's Innovation Crossroads Alliance, recently welcomed local elected officials,...
Summer Law Series: Stay Sharp this Summer
Virginia real estate laws, regulations, and contracts keep changing — and busy agents do not have time to sort through hundreds of pages of updates alone. FAAR’s Summer Law Series is designed to give you the practical information you need to protect your business,...
What REALTORS® Should Know About Proposed Louisa County Land Use Changes
Louisa County officials are discussing major proposed zoning and growth management changes aimed at slowing residential growth in rural areas and preserving farmland and forestland. Topics include increasing minimum lot sizes in agricultural zoning, expanding setback...
Help your clients avoid deed fraud
Protecting your clients doesn’t stop at closing. VA Deed Alert and Property Notification systems are free notification services from the Virginia court system that helps homeowners monitor activity connected to their property records. If a document is recorded using...
FAAR Advocates for Fair Short-Term Rental Regulations in Spotsylvania County
The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) recently submitted a formal letter to leaders in Spotsylvania County regarding proposed regulations for short-term rentals. The letter outlines concerns from the local real estate community and offers...
New high-voltage transmission lines coming near you?
As real estate professionals, you know that infrastructure projects are one of the first things savvy clients ask about—and one of the biggest factors in long-term property valuation. There is currently a significant proposal on the table: the Joshua Falls to Yeat...
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.