Overview
IREM’s Advocacy Impact Day in 2025 returns on February 25 and 26, 2025. On the 25th, a full-day orientation will be held at the NAR building in D.C., located at 500 New Jersey Ave NW. Attendees will learn about significant issues affecting the property management industry while preparing to travel to the Hill to speak with legislators the following day.
Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot for this impactful event.
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Program day highlights
On the programming day, the morning will consist of educational sessions, including a keynote presentation from NAR’s Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, who will provide a comprehensive economic outlook for both commercial and residential properties.
William P. Cannon, Managing Principal at Offit Kurman, will conduct an educational session discussing rent control and other landlord-tenant issues. Additionally, a session on commercial office vacancy and debt will be led by a panel of three Cushman and Wakefield associates, Charlotte Wilson, Kasara Smith, and Jennifer Laforest. Listen to experts in the field who are eager to share their insights on the future of commercial real estate.
After lunch, the afternoon sessions will focus on the issues IREM is bringing to the Hill and offer instruction on meeting with federal legislators to advocate for meaningful change. Meeting with lawmakers is critical for the industry's future health and growth; don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.
Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) and Ivan Torrez, Economic Policy Research Aide for Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), will provide an overview of the 119th Congress and will touch on important pieces of legislation IREM is advocating for this session.
Participate in Advocacy Impact Day
- Learn about the issues impacting the real estate management industry, and how to help shape them.
- Build relationships with legislators as it will allow you to work more closely with them and establish yourself as a subject matter expert.
- Speak directly to the people with the power to change laws and regulations about issues that matter to you, your business, and the clients you represent
- Gain valuable exposure and experience.
- Be part of something bigger than yourself.
Register for 2025 Advocacy Impact Day
Registration is now open for Advocacy Impact Day 2025!
Ticket price
Full day of programming - $175
Register today
Nearby hotel information
Here are a few of the nearby hotels IREM recommends you stay at for Advocacy Impact Day.
Schedule of events
A more detailed schedule will be provided closer to the event.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 — National Association of REALTORS Building
Rent Control & Landlord/Tenant Issues
William P. Cannon, Managing Principal at Offit Kurman
Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC-5) and Ivan Torrez, Economic Policy Research Aide for Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), will provide an overview of the 119th Congress and will touch on important pieces of legislation IREM is advocating for this session.
Overview of issues IREM is bringing to the Hill
How to conduct effective legislative meetings
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Attend your scheduled meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the event, please contact us at iremlegislation@irem.org.