RPAC
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is a political PAC through the National Association of REALTORS® that collects investments to promote the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.The PAC is a voluntary, non-profit political action committee and operates independently of any political party.
The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests. This is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The RPAC and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry
RAPAC
The REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) is a membership-sponsored effort organized to financially support candidates running for state and local office whose position on real estate regulation and a free-market business environment most closely represents the initiatives of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®. RAPAC contributes to and channels resources into races that will have the most impact on the real estate industry.
RAPAC is a vital part of the Arizona REALTORS® Government Affairs program that includes professional lobbying, legislative analysis, grassroots contacts, and long-term political relationships. RAPAC strives to educate legislators about our industry and guarantees that no decision is made that will affect our industry, good or bad, until our voice is heard.
Learn more about RAPAC on Arizona's REALTORS® webpage here.
Why is it important to invest in RAPAC?
Through RAPAC, REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®, given freely in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process. RAPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates who care about the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
By investing in RAPAC, you take an active role in defeating policies that would threaten our industry and take money from your pocket. There is no investment that will provide you a greater return.
5 reasons to invest in REALTOR® interests through RAPAC
l. Laws and regulations shape the way you do business. Every day, elected officials make decisions that could determine your profits!
2. You’re part of the REALTOR® family, over 1 million strong nationally and over 45,000+ strong in Arizona. If REALTORS® pool their resources; they can speak with authority on real estate issues.
3. RAPAC is a proven way to get YOUR views across to public officials.
4. RAPAC promotes your views on issues and supports candidates who will represent REALTOR® interests. REALTORS® at the local, state and national levels work hard to make the right contribution decisions.
5. A little goes a long way with RAPAC. Private citizens can contribute to any candidate or issue. But RAPAC offers another way-a more powerful way-to invest in your future through group effort and group political contributions.
How can I invest in RAPAC?
There are many ways that members can invest in RAPAC. You can become a Major Investor or Corporate Ally, give directly to candidates through President’s circle, join the RAPAC Copper Club, or fulfill your Fair Share.
Fair Share
Each year, PAAR members are asked to give their ‘Fair Share’ to RAPAC in the amount of $35. This lower baseline investment amount allows more members to be involved and support advocacy!
Arizona REALTORS® RAPAC Copper Club
The Arizona REALTORS® have introduced a new investment level called the Copper Club! The initial annual investment amount is $480; an homage to Arizona being the 48th state.
Major Investor
A Major Investor is an individual that invests a minimum of $1,000 in RPAC. There are 4 levels of Major Investors with minimum initial investments with sustaining investments.
Sterling R: Initial $1,000-$2,499
Crystal R: Initial $2,500-$4,999 Sustaining $1,500
Golden R: Initial $5,000-$9,999 Sustaining $2,000
Platinum R: Initial $10,000 Sustaining $5,000
Corporate Ally Program
The Corporate Ally Program (CAP) is a partnership between NAR and corporate allies aimed at supporting the real estate industry. With the involvement of associations, affiliates, Institutes, Societies, Councils, and industry partners, CAP supports federal, state, and local advocacy campaigns and public policy priorities.
President’s Circle
President’s Circle is a group of REALTORS® who contribute directly to REALTOR®-friendly candidates at the federal level. President’s Circle requires additional investments totaling $2,000 to be made separately and directly to select RPAC-recommended candidates.
Each year, NAR sets investment goals for each state and local association. PAAR asks each member, REALTOR®, affiliate or appraiser, to contribute their $35 Fair Share each year to RAPAC – that is less than $3 per month, and less than your morning coffee. Each PAAR Broker is asked to contribute $99 as their Fair Share to RAPAC. These Fair Share investments help PAAR to reach their participation goals by getting more members involved!
Thank You to Our 2024 Major Investors
Hall of Fame
Lynn Kent
Over $25,000 in total investments to RPAC
Platinum R
Lynn Kent
Di Ann Norkus
Crystal R
Shirley Nimsky
Sterling R
Carla Dane
Heather Wherley
Brad Bergamini
Trent Beaver
M. Faye Humphrey
Jeanelle Shearer
Diane Clarke
Kay Carlson
Serena Jones
Liz Kennedy
Tina Seeley