REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the nation’s largest, most successful, and most bipartisan political action committee. Your voluntary investment is used to improve your bottom line in several ways: through issues mobilization, political advocacy, and by directly supporting candidates at the local, state, and federal levels of government who champion the ideals and principles of REALTORS®. RPAC is your best investment in real estate!

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WHY DO I INVEST IN RPAC?

Through investing in RPAC we are able to assist in electing public officials who are open to hearing realtor professionals and help shape policies that protect property rights now and in the future.
Carolyn Sims
Carolyn SimsKeller Williams Platinum
It is important to understand RPAC is not a special interest group. It is a public interest group dedicated to helping our communities in the fight for housing for all.
Steve Reese
Steve ReeseNextHome Central Real Estate
I invest in RPAC because it takes time to educate legislators on our issues. Once they understand the importance of property rights to the economy; it is critical to keep them in office helping us rather that start over with the education process every election cycle. RPAC helps us keep property friendly people in office.
Kathy Fowler
Kathy FowlereXp Realty
Without RPAC, we would not have an organized voice on matters that effect our industry. Collectively, we are able to make home ownership attainable by removing barriers to entry, which enables all of us to thrive in this profession.
Jessica Thompson
Jessica ThompsonCityburb Homes
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RPAC

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the nation’s largest, most successful, and most bipartisan political action committee. Your voluntary investment is used to improve your bottom line in several ways: through issues mobilization, political advocacy, and by directly supporting candidates at the local, state, and federal levels of government who champion the ideals and principles of REALTORS®. RPAC is your best investment in real estate. 

WHAT IS RPAC
  • RPAC is the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (PAC) that is run by REALTORS® for REALTORS®.
  • OKRPAC is how Oklahoma REALTORS® join NAR is supporting pro-REALTOR® candidates in our state.
  • REALTORS® decide who gets RPAC dollars based on a candidate's support for real estate issues.
  • RPAC is completely voluntary.
  • RPAC is bipartisan and supports both Democratic and Republican candidates.
RPAC ADVOCACY WINS!

ESSENTIAL BUSINESS WINS

State Capitol success kept REALTORS® working during the pandemic and the passing of regulatory legislation important in maintaining fairness in our industry.

NATIONAL WINS

National wins in the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, and COVID-19 federal actions helped support real estate professionals.

LOCAL WINS

Progress with local municipalities promotes housing inventory and affordability through policy and ordinance changes.

Of every dollar you invest, 35 cents stays with OKCMAR RPAC to support local candidates and issues in the greater metro area. Another 35 cents is used by OAR RPAC in state races. The remaining 30 cents goes to National RPAC to help elect a REALTOR®-friendly Congress.

Your RPAC investment pays off with every political victory:

  • State and federal tax credits for first-time and repeat homebuyers helped over 1.8 million people buy a home, increasing average REALTOR® commission income by more than $6,200.
  • Raising the conforming mortgage loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased the earnings of the typical REALTOR® by $6,250.
  • Preserving the Mortgage Interest Deduction in Congress protects annual commission income for the average REALTOR® of over $3,750.
  • Lenders were slashing short sales commissions below the amount agreed to by the real estate broker and seller, but thanks to RPAC, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now banned from renegotiating commissions for short sales.

RPAC saves the typical REALTOR® more than $15,000 each year.

INVEST IN RPAC

Why we need you as a major investor

When the National Association of REALTORS® created the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) in 1969, it was to ensure that the profession had a voice in federal, state and local governments. It started with the most successful REALTORS® in our profession giving big dollars to get it started. Over time, it became more important to get every REALTOR® to step up and invest in RPAC.

Today, it is important to have both. The number of political action committees across the country has grow significantly in the past 50 years. Adding the Supreme Court Citizens United ruling to the mix, money in politics has grown significantly.

While OKCMAR’s number of RPAC investors has increased, the amount of money needed to effectively represent the profession and industry has also increased. That is why we push for Major Investors. They help close that gap of what is needed.
 
RPAC Major Investors are an elite and passionate group of REALTORS® whose investments shape the political future of the real estate industry. For going above and beyond, they are rewarded through the RPAC Recognition Program, with specific benefits and accolades that acknowledge their support of RPAC.

RPAC MAJOR INVESTOR LEVELS

All OKCMAR Major Investors have their photo placed on the Wall of Fame in the OKCMAR headquarters. There are four levels within the RPAC recognition program as described below.

RPAC Platinum R Member

RPAC Golden R Member

RPAC Crystal R Member

RPAC Sterling R Member

Become a major investor

2023 OKCMAR RPAC WALL OF FAME

Major investors are an elite and passionate group of REALTORS® and affiliates whose investments shape the future of the real estate industry.
These OKCMAR members made a contribution $1,000 or more to RPAC.

Donna Allen

New Door Real Estate

STERLING R

Mo Anderson

Keller Williams Realty

PLATINUM R

Pam Barton-Stober

Providence Realty East

GOLDEN R

Kara Bowes

KBB Real Estate

STERLING R

Sarah Casey

JPAR Edge

STERLING R

Sharon Castles

Castles & Homes Real Estate

STERLING R

Justin Chacko

LIME Realty

STERLING R

Shelby Cummings

Keller Williams Realty Elite

STERLING R

Valorie Filippo

Better Homes and Gardens

STERLING R

Kathy Fowler

Epique Realty

GOLDEN R

David Gaither

HSPG & Associates

STERLING R

Keli Gillette

Spearhead Realty Group

STERLING R

Keri Gray

KG Realty

STERLING R

Kathy Griffith

Prime Realty, Inc.

STERLING R

Scotty Hernandez

eXp Realty

STERLING R

Becky Ivins

Movers Real Estate Company

STERLING R

Vanessa Johnson

eXp Realty

STERLING R

Gary Jones

OKCMAR

STERLING R

Jared Kennedy

LIME Realty

STERLING R

Kacie Kinney

Keller-Williams Yukon

STERLING R

Cheryl Lister

eXp Realty

STERLING R

LaNell Long

Prosperity Bank

STERLING R

Susanna Lorg

Keller Williams-Green Meadow

STERLING R

Adam Majorie

OKCMAR

STERLING R

Anya Mashaney

Spaces Real Estate

STERLING R

Rick McCormick

eXp Realty

STERLING R

Monty Milburn

Chinowth & Cohen

STERLING R

Emilykaye Mitchelson

Chinowth & Cohen

STERLING R

Sharyl Pickens

Metro First Realty Unlimited

Crystal R

Wyatt Poindexter

Keller Williams Realty Elite

STERLING R

Steve Reese

NextHome Central Real Estate

GOLDEN R

Sharon Shepherd

Metro First Realty

STERLING R

Carolyn Sims

Keller-Williams Platinum

GOLDEN R

Monty Strickland

Realty Experts

STERLING R

Bill Thompson

Guaranteed Rate

STERLING R

Jessica Thompson

Cityburb Homes

STERLING R

Carol Timm

Metro Connect Real Estate

STERLING R

Brenda Woodard

LIME Realty

STERLING R

Ashley Young

Chamberlain Realty

STERLING R

NAR RPAC HALL OF FAME

The NAR Hall of Fame recognizes dedicated members who have invested a lifetime amount of $25,000 or more to RPAC.

Mo Anderson

Keller Williams Realty

$75,000 Hall of Famer

Pam Barton-Stober

Providence Realty East

$25,000 Hall of Famer

Kathy Fowler

Epique Realty

$25,000 Hall of Famer

Steve Reese

NextHome Central Real Estate

$25,000 Hall of Famer

Morrie Shepherd

Metro First Realty

$25,000 Hall of Famer

RPAC SNAPSHOT

PRESIDENT's CIRCLE

The President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. Political Action Committees, like RPAC, can only legally contribute $10,000 per election cycle to a congressional candidate. The President’s Circle Program supports REALTOR® Champions—members of Congress who have made significant achievements in advancing the REALTOR® public policy agenda. The President’s Circle Program allows REALTORS® to contribute beyond RPAC dollars and increase the strength of the REALTOR® voice on Capitol Hill.

President’s Circle Recognition and Benefits

President’s Circle members must be RPAC Major Investors, and will receive the benefits for their chosen level. They also will receive the President’s Circle Conference benefit the year following their first year in the program. A long-standing tradition of the President’s Circle program is the preeminent President’s Circle Conference, which provides an opportunity to network with NAR’s top political investors and to engage with cutting edge speakers. The three-day conference is held annually at a top hotel or resort; three nights’ hotel accommodations, receptions, most meals, and the full conference program are included in the $695 registration fee for the President’s Circle member and a guest.

Joining president's circle

1. Contact an RPAC representativeto let them know you’d like to join. You will be registered on the Vote Sane website, and receive a welcome email. You must be an RPAC Major Investor in order to join the President’s Circle. If you are a Federal Political Coordinator, let her know your Member of Congress.

2. Once you are registered, access the VoteSane website.

3. You will be emailed reminders for “Rounds” throughout the year where you can contribute. All contributions must be complete by September 30 each year.

Questions? Contact the RPAC Team at 202-383-1000 or email rpac@realtors.org

Oklahoma City Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®