RPAC

What Is The REALTORS® Political Action Committee?

RPAC is the REALTORS® Political Action Committee.  RPAC raises funds from REALTORS® and uses those funds to help elect REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Why should I care about RPAC? 
Like it or not, government and the political process directly impacts the ability of real estate professionals to be profitable.  As REALTORS®, we have two choices: We can either be players in the political process, or become victims of it.  RPAC is how REALTORS® get and keep a seat at the table.

Why should I contribute money to RPAC when I've already paid my membership dues?
Federal law prohibits the use of your dues dollars for political purposes.  RPAC is funded entirely by the voluntary investments of REALTORS®.

By the way, no one is asking you for a contribution, donation, or gift.  That implies that you’re never going to see your money again.  By fighting to protect property rights and keep the government out of your checkbook, RPAC becomes your best investment in your industry, your firm, and your career.

How will my investment be used?
One hundred percent of your investment is used to help elect candidates for public office that share the ideals and principles of REALTORS®.  Seventy percent of your RPAC investment is used in state and local elections.  The remaining 30 percent is used by National RPAC in key U.S. House and Senate races across the country.  RPAC is neither a Republican nor a Democratic organization.  In fact, RPAC is the most bipartisan political action committee in the nation. 

Is my RPAC investment tax deductible?
Unfortunately, no.  Your investment is not tax deductible on your federal or state income tax returns.

How does my investment pay off?
Recent legislative and regulatory victories include:

• Protecting and preserving the mortgage interest deduction;
• Extending and expanding tax credits for home buyers;
• Improving federal mortgage programs, which helps more families to join the ranks of homeownership; and
• Permanently banning banks from offering real estate brokerage or property management services.

On a state and local level, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has safeguarded your business by:

• Prohibiting cities and counties from charging individual real estate agents a business license fee;
• Protecting commercial commissions through the foreclosure process;
• Defeating a 100% increase in real estate transfer tax; and
• Enacting a state homebuyer tax credit in 2009.

To make your investment today, please contact: 
Robert Broome
Governmental Affairs Director
404.732.0631