Advocacy

Protecting Your Profession. Preserving the American Dream.

Local government decisions shape the future of real estate every day. From housing and development to property rights and economic growth, the actions of local leaders influence the environment in which you do business and the communities you help build. While you focus on serving clients, growing your business and helping families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership, we work to ensure the real estate profession has a voice where those decisions are made.

You should never have to wonder whether the interests of the real estate profession are being represented. That assurance is a defining benefit of KCRAR membership and a commitment we make to every member. Through engagement in public policy, trusted relationships with decision-makers and strategic investments through RPAC, we advance the priorities of real estate and bring the expertise of housing professionals into the conversations shaping our region. The result is stronger advocacy, greater influence and better-informed decisions for the communities we serve.

The impact of this work extends far beyond real estate. Homeownership has long served as a foundation for financial security, generational wealth and lasting stability. By championing the interests of those we represent, we help protect the opportunities homeownership creates, preserve its promise for future generations, and safeguard the American dream.

Delivering Results for REALTORS®

Results are the ultimate measure of advocacy. Working alongside Missouri REALTORS®, Kansas REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®, KCRAR helps deliver meaningful outcomes that strengthen your profession, protect your business and preserve the opportunities that make homeownership possible. The following are some of our recent advocacy wins:

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law

One of the most consequential housing policy victories in recent years became law in 2026. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes a broad package of REALTOR®-supported reforms designed to expand housing supply, modernize federal housing programs, streamline development and create new pathways to homeownership. Together, these provisions help address housing shortages, improve affordability and expand opportunities for future generations of homeowners.

Missouri Amendments 4 & 5 Defeated

When two statewide ballot measures raised concerns about future tax policy and its potential impact on property owners, homebuyers and economic growth, REALTOR® advocacy mobilized. Missouri voters ultimately rejected both proposals, preserving a more stable and predictable environment for property ownership, investment and long-term prosperity.

Kansas City Ordinance 260401: Property Owner Protections Strengthened

Following months of engagement with city leaders, significant improvements were secured to Kansas City’s vacant property ordinance before its adoption. These changes reduced unnecessary costs and administrative burdens, strengthened protections for property owners and delivered a more balanced approach that better reflects the realities of property ownership, investment and redevelopment.

Missouri SB 973: Consumer Protections Strengthened Through Wholesaling Reform

Missouri enacted new disclosure requirements for residential real estate wholesaling transactions, bringing greater transparency to the marketplace and strengthening consumer protections for property owners. The legislation helps ensure sellers have a clearer understanding of the transaction process before entering into agreements involving wholesale real estate transactions.

Kansas HB 2378: Property Rights Strengthened Through Squatter Removal Reform

The passage of HB 2378, the Removal of Squatters Act, marked a significant victory for private property rights in Kansas. The legislation established a more efficient process for removing unauthorized occupants, providing property owners with stronger protections, greater certainty, and a clearer path to reclaiming unlawfully occupied property.