I invest in RPAC because
• Being a major investor demonstrates my dedication to helping the public beyond real estate transactions
• I belong to a refined network of like-minded REALTORS® around the country for trusted client referrals
• Contributing to the protection of private property rights is like insurance for the real estate industry
• I can't imagine just taking from an industry that's made a good living for my family
• Like many professions that depend on a union to protect their interests, REALTORS® must treat RPAC as their protection
• Our relationship with elected officials wouldn't be the same without the clout of a large and influential PAC
• I'm able to speak intelligently with my clients about regulatory issues affecting them
• As an active advocate, I earn the trust of my clients and ultimately future referrals
• Consumers deserve the highest level of professionalism when engaging the services of a REALTOR® to handle their largest financial transaction
• It's important to understand RPAC is not a special interest group, it's a public interest group

• I invest in RPAC because it protects my ability to own property and my livelihood. It is an investment, like my car or cell phone.
I could not do business the way I do today without RPAC.
• I invest in RPAC because we have stopped sales taxes on services (real estate commissions as well as nearly every trade associated with a real estate transaction) three different times since I have had a real estate license.
• I invest in RPAC because we are one of two countries in the world with a 30-year mortgage making homeownership attainable for more people in the US.
• I invest in RPAC because it afforded my daughter the ability to buy a home with a 3.5% downpayment when she was only 23 years old, giving her a foothold to build her net worth.
• I invest in RPAC because decisions made by elected officials impact real estate. That makes it critical to elect candidates who understand the importance of owning, selling and investing in real property. RPAC helps us do that.
• I invest in RPAC because it is non-partisan and money is given to candidates based on their voting record, not their political party.
• I invest in RPAC because it is the right thing to do.

• RPAC is about putting my money where my mouth is regarding property rights. It not only serves us as REALTORS®, but the general public in helping elect public officials who will listen to our industry to learn the consequences of their actions.
• Through President's Circle, I have been able to hear directly from senators and congressmen with regard to current issues, including the pandemic, without wading through the media. It allows me to get information directly from the horses' mouths, so to speak.
• Through President's Circle, I have been better informed about races on a national level through weekly reports.
• At the President's Circle Conference, I hear from leaders from both sides with a group of involved leaders in our profession.
• It's not all work and no play. As a major investor, I have enjoyed a lovely cooking lesson with Chef Kurt Fleischfresser and a mixology event
• NAR has great resources for our state and local officials and I have become more aware of those and helped make some of them available locally. And I hope to become better educated about the resources and help educate more officials.
• Life changing regulations often start out locally. When we are able to invest in local campaigns, we have more access to local officials and hopefully can help with educating them on the effects of the ordinances and bills they are considering.
• Wish I had known about President's Circle when I started my career. It's a secret worth sharing and if you are interested, there are many of us willing to share our involvement.
• I love being a Major Investor and knowing those other leaders across the state and country who participate.
• I love even more being a President's Circle Member and being able to discuss current issues with my clients and other members across the country. Best investment that I can make, in my opinion.

I got one BIG reason... I don’t like politics.
Legislative and government affairs absolutely bore me. I hate the convoluted system that is our government. I hate trying to read and decipher the confusing way that bills are written. And I just don’t really like politicians that much. Thankfully, as a REALTOR®, I don’t have to interact with politicians very often. Unless I am hired to help them buy or sell a house, in which case I can usually get over my distaste for politicians for 30-60 days or so.
But as an informed REALTOR®, I’m aware of the constant threat to personal property rights that arise in the form of proposed legislation at the local, state and national levels. Bills written that, if passed, will have a negative impact on homeownership and property rights affect me, my clients and my industry as a whole.
It is so very frustrating to hear about these issues knowing that I am only one voice, only one vote.
But rather than just feeling helpless and defeated, I invest in RPAC.
Instead of burying my head in the sand hoping that nothing too detrimental to real estate passes, I invest in RPAC.
And because the thought of trying to stay on top of all of the proposed legislation makes me nauseous, I invest in RPAC.
My contribution to RPAC says that I care about home ownership and private property rights.
My investment to RPAC says that although I don’t want to do it myself, I appreciate the people who follow the legislative process to monitor those things that affect me personally.
My RPAC contribution allows me to stay far away from the political arena but still feel like I have some power over what’s being done.
By investing in RPAC, I am protecting my interests, those of my clients and my fellow REALTORS®. And I don’t have to even have to interact with politicians. It’s a win- win for everyone!