REALTORS®, real estate industry professionals and citizens who own property must of necessity be involved in public affairs and community government and regulatory issues. Private property and homeownership is one of the most critical factors in shaping the community profile of Missoula and Western Montana. To insure quality of life, standards are improved or, at minimum, maintained, being proactive with a clear, balanced, all-inclusive vision that is essential.
Conscious of this need, MOR provides a professional public affairs effort, coordinated by the MOR Public Affairs Director. This gives homeownership and the importance of homeownership to the community a face and a voice at meetings where decisions are made about housing and homeownership.
The Public Affairs Director meets with local government officials, community task forces, neighborhood groups and individuals to gain and provide knowledge relating to homeownership, private property rights and the quality of life in Missoula and Western Montana.
MOR also has a significant political role in the local area. MOR interviews and supports candidates in elections, is actively involved with the Montana Association in addressing statewide legislation and regulation and stays in touch with the Montana Congressional delegation in Washington D.C. through efforts of the National Association of REALTORS®.