Realtor day at the capitol 2023

Great American Realtor Days

Be part of the Rally in Tally. Gather at the State Capitol during Great American Realtor Days and make a difference — because when Realtors talk, legislators listen.

Everyone wants to be heard, and Great American Realtor® Days is your chance for YOUR opinions to make a difference in the real estate business in Florida. It’s your chance to stand up for your profession and for homeowners across the state.

Held annually in the state Capitol, Great American Realtor Days, or as we like to call it, GARD, gives you the opportunity to travel to Tallahassee and shake hands and meet face-to-face with lawmakers before they weigh decisions that will impact how you do business.

2023 Great American Realtor Days is scheduled for March 29-31.

You’ll be there to make sure our elected leaders have the right information before voting on legislation that could hurt your bottom line, threaten the growth of your business, or make it harder for Floridians to buy their dream homes or sell their properties.

• Is something in a real estate transaction complicating the process unnecessarily?
• Are escalating insurance premiums driving away buyers?
• Does the water quality in your area impact your sales?
• What about the taxes coming out of your pocket or the pockets of your clients, are they too high?

These are just a few examples of the issues state lawmakers might consider each year during the annual legislative session.

Your involvement in GARD makes sure the voices of Realtors and homebuyers and sellers are heard. Because your voice, our voice, the REALTOR voice matters.

Make plans to join us for this eye-opening and life-changing experience. And check with your local board to learn more about travel options for delegations.

How YOUR voice has made a difference

In past years, Realtors who participated in GARD have been instrumental in legislation that:

• Massively cuts the state sales tax on commercial leases
• Provides important insurance reforms to help keep premiums affordable
• Allocates significant funding for improved water quality throughout the state
• Caps certain fees charged by community associations
• Protects homeowners from excessive flood insurance increases
• Authorizes online/remote notaries for more streamlined transactions
• Provides new tools for closing open/expired permits
• And much, much more

If you have questions, please contact Suzanne Hughes in our Office of Public Policy at 850.224.1400 or .

Join us In Des Moines

Your presence at the IAR Capitol Conference shows your commitment to help preserve fairness in real estate property rights, ease of transfer, and strengthening Iowa real estate law.  

Check out this video from three Realtor leaders explaining the importance of Hill Day!  Scroll below to view an overview of schedule for the Capitol Conference.

Hill Day - February 1

• A free luncheon with a featured speaker. 
• A trip to the Capitol to speak with legislators.  
• Evening reception to network with Realtors® across Iowa and speak to legislators in a relaxed environment. Food and drinks are complimentary!

  The luncheon and the evening reception will be held at Curate Events Center, 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

IAR Governance Meetings - February 2 & 3

• Our committees improve and set the direction of our association and the real estate industry in Iowa. 
• Listen in on a committee that interests you! Most IAR meetings are open to members.
• Network with Realtors from across Iowa  

  Meetings will be at the IAR Headquarters in West Des Moines.

Registration and more details coming soon! 

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