REALTORS® Political Action Committee
We are the REALTOR® Party
It is critical for REALTORS® to speak with one voice about the stability that the real estate market brings to our communities. From city hall to the state house to the U.S. Capitol, elected officials make decisions that have an impact on the bottom line of REALTORS® and their customers. REALTORS® contribute annually in RPAC as an investment in our business. For more than 50 years, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has been one of the strongest and most successful advocacy organizations in the nation. And there’s one reason for that: REALTORS® like you.
Members like you give RPAC its ability to:
- stop proposed taxes on your commissions
- fight to prevent unnecessary regulation
- work against added fees on your customers and clients
- promote programs that assist marginal buyers
- limit your legal risk
- protect private property rights
- ... plus many more important services for you!
FAIR SHARE
The Fair Share investment for the Principal Brokers of firms and Affiliates is $99/year and the Fair Share for agents in a firm is $25/year. A small investment for such valuable business insurance. Central Mississippi REALTORS® has a goal of increasing its Fair Share participation from 34% to 51%.
REALTORS® can conveniently invest their Fair Share in RPAC conveniently through the annual REALTOR® dues billing. The voluntary Fair Share contribution is automatically added to the dues bill. REALTORS® who do not wish to contribute at that time may uncheck the RPAC box. REALTORS® may contribute at any time during the year through the Make a Contribution section of our website.
See our Resource Center for more RPAC information & supporting documentation (including Candidate Request Form & Investment)
THREE-WAY AGREEMENT
The term “Three-way Agreement” refers to the structure of the REALTOR® organization. This agreement was established among the National Association, the State Associations, and Local Boards and Associations. With this agreement, the National Association grants each Association and Board the right to control the terms “REALTOR®” and “REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®” within its territorial jurisdiction. In the simplest of terms, the federated structure allows the REALTOR® organization to use its combined resources (both human and financial) and influence to have a unified, powerful voice in shaping public policy, set recognized standards for ethical real estate practice, and contribute to the betterment of the real estate industry.
RPAC MAJOR INVESTORS
Some REALTORS® and Affiliates passionate about the political process and its impact on their businesses choose to step up and contribute more than their Fair Share. They invest a minimum of $1,000/year at the Sterling R level, $2,500/year at the Crystal R level, or $5,000/year at the Golden R level. Central Mississippi REALTORS® has the highest percentage of Major Investors for its size of any local Association in the United States.
Central Mississippi REALTORS® Major Investors are recognized throughout as follows:
- Automatic seat on CMR's Government Affairs Committee
- Special Major Investor medallions to wear during REALTOR® events
- Photo on the Major Investor Photo Gallery on the Central Mississippi REALTORS® website and on MAR's Major Investor Photo Gallery
- Invited to various special RPAC events sponsored by Central Mississippi REALTORS® and the Mississippi Association of REALTORS®
- Name on an electronic banner at NAR conventions
- Annual lapel pins from NAR
- Recognition in the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Mississippi Leader publication
We are excited to offer this new benefit for Major Investors. Click HERE to learn more about being a major investor and the benefits you will receive if you choose to invest at the $1,000 or higher level.
INVESTOR DETAILS
To step up to Sterling R level, a REALTOR® orREALTOR® Affiliate will COMMIT in writing to paying $1,000 to RPAC over one calendar year. The $1,000 balance may be paid in increments between January 1 and December 1 of the current year. Simply "pledging" or committing gets the REALTOR® and/orREALTOR® Affiliate all the glory of being a Major Investor for the year.
Many Major Investors pay a portion of their $1,000 commitment by purchasing tickets to MAR's Annual RPAC Drawdown. Each $100 ticket and $25 Second Chance ticket applies to the balance owed. Several CMR members have won the $5,000 grand prize over the years!
Investments can be made at any time. Please reach out to CMR's Government Affairs Director, Stuart Tirey, for more information.
REALTORS® andREALTOR® Affiliates who have invested up to $10,000 in RPAC are inducted into the MARPAC Hall of Fame with their photo displayed on a special wall at MAR.
Get Involved
Getting involved in RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee) is a powerful way to make a significant impact on the real estate industry and advocate for policies that benefit real estate professionals and property owners. By joining RPAC, you can play a vital role in shaping legislation and regulations that affect the real estate market, homeownership rights, and property values.
As a member of RPAC, you have the opportunity to support candidates who understand and champion real estate issues, ensuring that the industry's voice is heard in the political arena. Your contributions enable RPAC to engage in advocacy efforts, promote homeownership, and protect property rights at local, state, and federal levels.
Whether you're a real estate agent, broker, or industry professional, getting involved in RPAC allows you to be part of a collective effort to influence policies that impact your livelihood and the communities you serve. Join RPAC today and help shape the future of real estate!
