People generally know of Realtors as the local real estate professionals who put their expertise to work helping clients buy and sell homes. But the core of what Realtors do is serve their communities, helping people achieve the dream of homeownership and supporting the institutions that make the north country a great place to live.
That mission is front and center this past week as a number of Realtors from our community headed to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Realtors’ Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Members of the Jefferson-Lewis Board of Realtors and the St. Lawrence County Board of Realtors used the week to sharpen their skills and stay current on the legislative and regulatory issues facing their clients. But most importantly, Realtors met with members of Congress and leaders inside the administration to show their support for the policies that make homeownership possible for millions of Americans.
Whether it’s reminding legislators to make flood insurance a priority or defending important tax policies like the mortgage interest deduction, Realtors are protecting the interests of homeowners everywhere.
That includes the more than 500 Realtors right here in the Tri-County area. Homeownership matters, and Realtors are doing their part to keep the dream alive.
Lance M. Evans
Watertown
The writer is executive officer of the Jefferson-Lewis and St. Lawrence Board of Realtors.