RPAC - REALTORS Political Action Committee

The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests. These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. 

RPAC Fundraiser - Thanks to the BNAR Members who attended our RPAC fundraiser  at The 300 Club at Transit Lanes. It was a record turnout and featured everything from Pop-A-Shot Basketball to bowling to billiards as well as delicious food and drinks. Also to those that attended our Sunset Cruise Aboard the Grand Lady.  That was a sellout!  With so many new faces, these events was also a wonderful networking opportunity for Realtor members. Keep an eye out for more great get togethers, all in support of RPAC, your Realtor dollars at work!  

Our July 23rd fundraiser on the Grand Lady Cruise was a big success, with 80 Realtors – the maximum capacity – on board during a lovely summer night on the historic Buffalo River. Several members from across the state made the trip to Buffalo to support BNAR’s RPAC fund. Thanks to all who participated! Our next fundraiser is the “Meat-Brawl” Challenge on October 29 at the Artisan Culinary Loft on Amherst Street in Buffalo (where previous challenges were held). We are seeking five chefs for the competition. More details to come on your member portal

Why Support RPAC?

• Real estate is affected every day by bipartisan legislative decisions. Did you know that the following bill failed because the BNAR and NYSAR opposed it?  The NY HEAT Act, which would have expanded the state’s authority to discontinue residential and commercial natural gas services.  This bill was DEFEATED.  This is your RPAC dollars at work!
   
• Real estate is affected every day by bipartisan legislative decisions. Did you know that the following bill failed because the BNAR and NYSAR opposed it?  Legislation that would have required all real estate licensees to request, collect and retain personal demographic data on clients and submit such information to DOS annually.  This bill was DEFEATED.  This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!
   
• Real estate is affected every day by bipartisan legislative decisions. Did you know that the following bill failed because the BNAR and NYSAR opposed it?  Legislation that would have eliminated dual agency in the state. This bill was DEFEATED.  This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

• Real estate is affected every day by bipartisan legislative decisions. Did you know that an annual RPAC contribution of $99 breaks down to about a quarter a day? RPAC helps protect your business and keep the industry viable.  This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

• Why support RPAC? - Our advocacy efforts defeated this bill from advancing: Legislation that would have authorized any city or town in the state to create a new real estate transfer tax in order to provide revenue for a community housing fund. This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

• Why support RPAC? - Did You Know? During the 2021-22 election cycle, more than $12 million was contributed to federal candidates by people listing “REALTOR” as their occupation. This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

• Why support RPAC? -  Did You Know? Nearly 90% of real estate agents operate as independent contractors. We are lobbying Congress to defeat new rules that would change this vital classification, causing significant changes to Realtors’ rights and status.  This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

• Why support RPAC? - Did You Know?  Our lobbying efforts stopped legislation that would have required all sellers of residential real property to provide a lead paint hazard test to a buyer or tenant prior to a transaction or lease. This is your RPAC advocacy contribution at work!

  
  
  For more information on RPAC or for staff to do a presentation at your office meeting, contact Brenda Alesii at balesii@bnar.org.

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