Showcasing the Value of Realtors® on a National Stage

By Nick Manis

The National Association of Realtors® unveiled its first-ever Realtor® National Block Party at this year’s Realtors® Legislative Meetings.

The event took over Nationals Park in Washington D.C., highlighting the Riding with the Brand tour, serving in place of this year’s annual hill visits.

The Realtor® brand did not go unnoticed—thousands of Realtors® attended and showcased the Realtor® value and ideals to members of Congress, their staff, and other housing industry professionals. Several federal state representatives from New Jersey participated in the festivities, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., Rep. Mikie Sherrill, and Rep. Jeff Van Drew.

We fostered connections between Realtor® members and state and our elected officials by signing baseballs and enjoying the Nationals Park takeover, which included food, drink, live music, and fun. NAR hopes to continue the Realtor® National Block Party at future Realtors® Legislative Meetings.

NAR President Kenny Parcell’s initiative, the Riding with the Brand national tour, also made an appearance. We first saw Riding with the Brand at the 2022 Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo, and it has since been traveling across the country and making its mark on communities. Realtors® Legislative Meetings attendees had the opportunity to pose for photos with the tour bus at Nationals Park, meet NAR leadership team members and staff, and more.

Riding with the Brand is more than halfway through its tour, and it’s been so fun following along and watching fellow state associations highlight the importance of real estate and Realtors® to their communities. See where the tour is heading next, and read about past stops at nar.realtor/riding.