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The REALTORS Political Action Committee is your best investment in real estate. Your contributions support federal, state and local lawmakers who share the REALTOR commitment to promoting homeownership and private property rights.

 

RPAC is administered by an autonomous group of REALTOR trustees representing all regions in the state. Decisions on contributions to state candidates are based on an individual's voting record not party affiliations. It is a candidate's demonstration of support for REALTOR issues that leads to an RPAC contribution.Contributing is easy!  Please complete and return the RPAC pledge form .  It can be returned to NYSAR or your local board/association. 

Real Results Your investments have led to RPAC New York speaking on behalf of REALTORS across New York State.  Take a look at what RPAC New York accomplished just last year in Albany with your investments:

  • Real Estate Education Enhancement – Effective July 1, 2008
  • Agency Disclosure Revisions – Effective January 1, 2007
  • Uncapped Natural Gas Well Disclosure – Effective January 1, 2007
  • Agriculture District Disclosure Amendment – Effective Immediately

RPAC contributions have benefited New York REALTORS by defeating:

  • A proposed sales tax on commissions
  • A proposal to place a ceiling on real estate commissions
  • A proposal to require broker verification of zoning compliance

What’s RPAC doing in 2007:

  • Commission protection revisions to address governor’s veto
  • Banning sex offenders from obtaining or holding a real estate license
  • First-time homebuyers savings accounts
  • Fighting mortgage recording taxes and transfer taxes
  • Improving anti-discrimination laws as they apply to co-operative housing purchases
  • Lowering property taxes through cost-saving reforms of government programs

RPAC on the national level:

  • Fighting to keep banks out of real estate
  • Fighting for the federal Housing Reform Act of 2007

RPAC Major Donar Recognition

Platinum R Program ($5,000 for 5 years)
The membership requirements for the Platinum R will be five (5) separate and distinct Golden Rs given, not necessarily consecutive, until an aggregate of five (5) Golden Rs is achieved.  Sustaining Golden R contributions do not qualify for this program.  Upon fulfillment of the fifth (5th) Golden R, the contributor becomes a Platinum R.  More than one Golden R may be given in a single year. 

NAR Golden R Program ($5,000)
The membership requirement is a one-time $5,000 RPAC contribution.  A contribution of $1,000 annually sustains a National Golden R membership.  

NAR Crystal R Program ($2,500)
The membership requirement is a one-time $2,500 RPAC contribution.  A contribution of $1,500 annually sustains a National Crystal R membership.  

NAR Golden R Installment Program - ($2,500 for 3 consecutive years)
The membership requirement for the Golden R Installment program will be a contribution of $7,500, in payments made in $2,500 installments over three (3) consecutive years.  This new program is effective for contributions given in the year 2000. Full Golden R benefits will be conveyed to the contributor once RPAC receives the final payment.  The contributor, once attaining Golden R status, may sustain the Golden R membership by contributing $1,000 annually. 

NAR Sterling R Program (Formerly Life Member Program)
The membership requirement for a Sterling R is a $1,000 RPAC contribution annually.  This new program became effective January1, 2001. Full Sterling R benefits will be conveyed to the contributor once RPAC receives the 30% portion of the contribution.  

NYSAR Presidents Club
The membership requirement for the NYSAR Presidents Club is a $500 to $999 RPAC contribution annually. Two consecutive Presidents Club contributions qualify the contributor for New York Life designation and recognition. 

NYSAR Capitol Club
The membership requirement for the NYSAR Capitol Club is a $250 to $499 RPAC contribution annually. Four consecutive Capitol Club contributions qualify the contributor for New York Life designation and recognition.

NYSAR 99 Club
The membership requirement for the NYSAR 99 Club is a $99 to $249 RPAC contribution annually. For more information on the NYSAR REALTORS Political Action Committee, e-mail NYSAR’s Government Affairs Department.