The Maine Association of REALTORS® will be identified as the leading advocate for the advancement of Maine’s real estate industry and the preservation and protection of the rights to own, transfer, and use real property.
That there is a strong economy that provides the employment and income to support an active real estate market for residents, businesses, tourists, and nonprofit institutions throughout the state;
That there is a healthy supply of affordable, safe, secure and quality residential and commercial real estate inventory of various types available statewide which, in turn, supports the continuing growth of the Maine economy;
That Maine REALTORS® are recognized by the public as the “go-to” source for current, trustworthy, and complete real estate information in all markets and regions in the state; and are recognized as the source of objective, professional guidance which meets high ethical standards; and
That the Maine Association of REALTORS® effectively supports its REALTOR® members through high quality information and technical support services; and through advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels that is responsive, readily organized, and impactful.
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The Maine Association of REALTORS® favors a tax system that fosters economic growth and healthy real estate markets. We support tax policy that encourages private investment.
The Maine Association of REALTORS® believes that every individual should have opportunities to live in safe and decent housing that is affordable to them. We urge all levels of government to adopt and integrate housing policies that respond to the individual and collective housing needs of our society. We advocate for the adoption of local planning and zoning policies that encourage housing and economic development and the availability of all housing types. Updates to local zoning and land use policies should be paramount to meeting the housing needs for both today and tomorrow.
The Maine Association of REALTORS® is committed to the protection and preservation of the constitutional right of every individual to acquire, use and dispose of real property as chosen within the law. We oppose laws, rules and regulations that impose unreasonable restraints and limitations on the ownership, use and transfer of real property.