REALTORS®: Advocating for You — Protecting Homeownership at Every Level
When most people think of REALTORS®, they think of professionals helping families buy or sell homes. But beyond contracts and closings, REALTORS® serve an even larger purpose — they’re your voice for property rights.
From Owensboro to Washington, D.C., REALTORS® are advocating every day to protect the dream of homeownership and the ability for Kentuckians to invest in their communities.
Local Advocacy: Protecting Our Community Values
Right here in Owensboro and Daviess County, the Greater Owensboro REALTOR® Association (GORA) works closely with city and county officials to ensure that housing policies strengthen — not restrict — our local market. REALTORS® participate in public hearings, zoning discussions, and housing committees to:
- Support responsible growth and development in our neighborhoods.
- Encourage fair and transparent property assessments.
- Ensure short-term rental regulations balance community character and homeowner rights.
- Partner with local leaders on workforce housing initiatives that help our teachers, nurses, and first responders live where they serve.
When local government considers issues like sign ordinances, floodplain mapping, or infrastructure improvements, REALTORS® are there — ensuring property owners have a seat at the table.
State Advocacy: Kentucky REALTORS® in Action
At the state level, Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR) represents more than 12,000 members before the General Assembly in Frankfort.
Their advocacy has safeguarded vital homeowner protections such as:
- Maintaining the mortgage interest deduction for Kentuckians.
- Preserving independent contractor status for real estate professionals.
- Ensuring continuity in flood insurance coverage for homeowners.
- Supporting economic development incentives that strengthen property values and expand homeownership opportunities.
Through the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), REALTORS® contribute their time and resources to promote candidates — regardless of party — who understand the importance of protecting private property rights.
National Advocacy: Defending the American Dream
On Capitol Hill, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is one of the nation’s most respected advocacy organizations.
NAR works with Congress and federal agencies to champion:
- Fair housing for all Americans.
- Responsible tax policies that support homeownership.
- Infrastructure investments that keep communities thriving.
- Flood insurance reform that makes coverage accessible and affordable.
- Data privacy protections for property owners and consumers alike.
From the halls of Congress to the White House, REALTORS® make sure legislators understand that real estate drives the economy — and that protecting homeownership strengthens communities across the country.
Why It Matters
Whether you rent, own, or aspire to buy, REALTOR® advocacy touches your life. Each policy decision — from zoning and taxation to lending and insurance — can impact your ability to build wealth, invest in property, or maintain the value of your home.
Through their collective voice, REALTORS® work to ensure that homeownership remains attainable, neighborhoods remain vibrant, and property rights are protected for generations to come.
Standing Strong for Owensboro
The Greater Owensboro REALTOR® Association is proud to stand alongside our members at the local, state, and national levels — working every day to protect your right to own, use, and transfer real property freely and fairly. Because when REALTORS® advocate, we’re not just fighting for our profession — we’re fighting for you.