Legislative/Regulatory Affairs

PAR works with state legislative and regulatory bodies in Pennsylvania to create positive change that supports the work of real estate professionals and the consumers they serve.

PAR is an active presence on Capitol Hill in Harrisburg and has adopted numerous policy statements on issues of importance to the real estate industry. In addition, PAR will establish specific legislative priorities for the 2009-2010 session of the PA General Assembly.

The Capitol Briefs provide an update on legislative priorities as well as other issues currently being discussed on the hill. When a topic pertaining to real estate arises at the Capitol, legislators contact PAR to offer the REALTOR® viewpoint with testimony in front of committees.

REALTORS® can access the General Assembly Website to read a specific piece of legislation, and also search relevant laws and regulations in an easy-to-read format.

The PAR local affairs program monitors local ordinances and works with local associations/boards to develop and implement advocacy campaigns. Some associations/boards maintain their own government affairs program, led by a Government Affairs Director (GAD), to present a unified voice for the real estate industry.

Contact: Derenda Updegrave, Director of Government Affairs: dupdegrave@parealtor.org