RPAC
REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
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.
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 REALTOR® member checks, VISA, MasterCard, or cash up to $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, or cash up to $20.
Who's Who of RPAC Contributors
Members who have a lifetime contribution of $1,000 or more!
2009 Goals
- Property Taxation Reform -- Work to decrease the overall property tax burden on Michigan citizens.
- Michigan Business Tax -- Elimination of the 22% surcharge.
- Sales Tax on Service Base Expansion or Real Estate Fee Increase -- Oppose an expansion of sales tax to include real estae commissions.
- First-Time Homebuyer Credit -- Extend and expand the existing law.
2009 Contributors
Agates - RPAC Contributors of $49 or less
Gems - RPAC Contributors of $50 - $99
Diamonds - RPAC Contributors of $100 or more
2008 Accomplishments
- Defeated a tax proposal on REALTOR® Services
- Passed a state contitutional amendment to prevent government from taking private property for private use
- Protected REALTORS® from abusive class action lawsuits
- Protected REALTORS® from mortgage fraud
- Protected REALTORS® right to collect commissions from deliquent clients
2008 Contributors
Agates - RPAC Contributors of $49 or less
Gems - RPAC Contributors of $50 - $99
Diamonds - RPAC Contributors of $100 or more
2007 Accomplishments
- Held off an expansion of the transfer tax
- Expanded the real estate enforcement fund to allow the Attorney General to fight unlicensed activity
- Defeated the point of sale septic inspection mandates
- Advocated against the inclusion of real estate licenses under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act
- Defeated legislation to increase county record fees
2007 Contributors
Agates - RPAC Contributors of $49 or less
Gems - RPAC Contributors of $50 - $99
Diamonds - RPAC Contributors of $100 or more
