The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the best way a REALTOR® can protect their business. RPAC is the only grassroots and issues mobilizing force that exists to protect and promote the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment.
By contributing to RPAC, you are able to support REALTOR® friendly legislators who believe in our industry and believe in protecting private property rights, perserving the American dream of home ownership, fighting for tax reforms and reducing burdensome regulations on our business. pdf
Keeping Informed on REALTOR® Issues
With every media outlet in Michigan reporting news with varying degrees of information, it's hard to keep up to date on the issues affecting the real estate industry. The advocacy page on the MAR Website contains useful information on matters affecting the real estate profession, whether it's specific legislation, or general economic prposals being circulated in Lansing, this is the place to stay informed.
Two Ways to Contribute:
- RPAC1: proceeds are used to support candidates for local or state office only. RPAC1 can accept only personal REALTOR® member checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or cash. Cash contributions cannot exceed $20.
- RPAC2: proceeds are used to support or oppose ballot question initiatives in which MAR or its' local boards have an interest. RPAC2 can accept both personal and corporate contributions from REALTORS® and Affiliate member checks, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or cash. Cash contributions cannot exceed $20.
As we look ahead to 2021, MAR remains committed to being a leading advocate for private property rights and the real estate industry.
RPAC Frequently Asked Questions
*Note: Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.