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. Our members also work in the neighboring counties of Louisa, Prince William, and Westmoreland. 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
Stafford County eyeing historic tax increase
Stafford County has set an advertised tax rate of 1.175 for the upcoming fiscal year, a whopping 32-cent increase from current levels. This number includes a nearly 30-cent increase in the real estate tax from the current rate of 0.85 per $100 of assessed value to...
FAAR sends letter to King George County on short-term rentals
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, FAAR sent a letter of concern to the Supervisors and Planning Commissioners of King George County regarding their proposed short-term rental ordinance. The proposal includes a principal residence requirement for short-term rentals and...
2023 Spring FAARside Newsletter now available
Your copy of FAAR's Spring Newsletter, the FAARside is here! Crack open a copy to learn about what's going on at the Association including a letter from the President, a letter from the CEO, general assembly update, and more! This edition of the publication includes...
King George County looks to regulate short-term rentals
King George County recently proposed a short-term rental ordinance that would require any short-term rental to be in a property owners’ principal residence, so a second home in the County could not be rented out as a short-term rental. King George County Realtors®...
Scam Alert: Health Insurance Text Messages Target NAR members
FAAR members have reported receiving multiple text messages offering health insurance from a sender who claims to be affiliated with NAR. Messages like these are a scam, NAR does NOT offer members direct health insurance benefits and did not authorize a third party...
Short-term rentals sent to Housing Commission for further study
Over the past two weeks, the Virginia Realtors® short-term rental bill which would have exempted Realtor®-managed properties from enforcement of certain short-term rental provisions in local ordinances, has received many requests for amendments to the bill. While...
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.