 What is RPAC?
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee is a volunteer group of REALTORS® and others and is not affiliated with any political party. The Committee exists for six main purposes:
- To Promote and strive for the improvement
of good government by encouraging and stimulating
REALTORS® and others to become more active and
involved in government at every level.
- To encourage REALTORS® and
others to understand the nature and actions of their
government, with regards to important political
issues as well as the records of officeholders and
candidates for elective office.
- To assist REALTORS® and others
in organizing themselves for more effective political
action and for carrying out their civic responsibilities.
- To endorse and/or financially support
candidates in primary and general elections for
Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and the
General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia;
to provide funds for national political action committees
which are a part of, or affiliated with, the National
Association of REALTORS®.
- To provide, through an established
framework, funding for local associations and local
association PACs to use in local or state elections
and for political issues of local concern.
- To assist financially, under established
guidelines, the Virginia Association of REALTORS®
or local association of REALTORS® and local
association PACs in their efforts to support or
oppose political issues of local concern.
Why should you support RPAC?
REALTORS® make many business investments – cell phones, cars, computers, MLS fees, errors and omissions insurance. They are investments you rely on in your business. However, some REALTORS® overlook one very important investment in their business. That investment is RPAC.
RPAC is the way Virginia REALTORS® can act together in influencing legislation and regulation that affects real estate property rights in our state and nation. RPAC helps elect candidates who think like we do, who understand the challenges of running a small business, paying self-employment taxes, and defending oneself against frivolous lawsuits. RPAC is not a charity. Rather, it is a necessary investment in your business, a kind of insurance policy against bad legislation and regulation. Furthermore, RPAC is non-partisan in its support for candidates. It’s all about policies, not parties.
What return do I get from my investment in RPAC?
Your RPAC Fair Share investment provides returns in three places; in your hometown, at the State Capitol, and at the Federal level in Washington. The return that you get from your RPAC investment is not just appreciation of elected officials. The real return is good laws that help you do business better and protect your clients.
Who can contribute?
If you are a REALTOR®, an affiliate member, or an immediate family member residing in the same household, you can contribute to RPAC. Corporations can also contribute, but the federal elections laws have restrictions on how that money can be used for federal races. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not have a restriction on the use of corporate dollars in elections.
How can I contribute?
You can contribute by contacting FAAR at 540.373.7711, or you can fill out this online form and mail it or hand deliver it to FAAR.
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