NAR has launched a Call for Action to urge Congress to support HR 2874, which would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for 5 years. While most of the bill has language we can support, there are a couple of key provisions that would be detrimental to property owners in Louisiana, namely the loss of grandfathered or subsidized rates for any property with two or more flood claims of any dollar amount. Our Louisiana Congressional delegation, led by Congressmen Scalise and Richmond, have worked diligently to make sure NFIP is a sustainable program that is also affordable, and they are all united in opposition to this bill.
At NOMAR we understand the importance of having flood insurance reauthorized before the September 30th deadline. We want to see something done to ensure continued coverage for all policy holders, but HR 2874 in its current form is not a bill we can support.
We are asking that you DO NOT click the link in the Call for Action. Simply disregard or delete the email.
We will continue to work with our members of Congress to find a solution that would extend the program, while making it sustainable and affordable, in a bill that is good for property owners, our REALTOR® members, and your clients. Stand with NOMAR and your Congressional delegation and do not take the Call for Action.
Are you a broker owner or managing broker? Are you involved with NAR's Broker Involvement Program?
This dynamic program provides you, the broker-owner, with a quick and effective tool to rally your agents on critical legislative issues affecting our industry.
The Broker Involvement Program offers you and your agents:
A voice on Capitol Hill. The program is an opportunity to bring a strong and united REALTOR® voice to Members of Congress. With over 11,000 broker owners and 380,000 agents in the program, the REALTOR® voice will be heard loud and clear.
An easy-to-manage solution. Nothing needs to be downloaded and there is no cost to the broker. NAR gives the broker-owner or managing broker access to the Broker Portal.
Proven results. Your online participation report will show you response rates on Broker Calls for Action are significantly higher. The message is from you, the broker, to your agents. In 2011, nearly 42 percent of all responses on the Broker Calls for Action were from agents in the Broker Involvement Program. Your agents listen to you then take action!
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