REALTOR Party and 2019 Federal Policy Priorities
LOUISIANA REALTORS • December 3, 2018
“2/3 of the new Congress did not serve in the last decade. That puts tremendous pressure on NAR and it’s state and local associations to be able to break through ”
— NAR political consultant Doug Sosnik
THE REALTOR® PARTY
A powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.
REALTORS®
- REALTORS® positively impact their neighborhoods by promoting real property ownership and strong community development.
- As a trusted resource int he community, REALTORS® are natural advocates for homeownership and real estate issues.
PARTICIPATE
- REALTORS® embrace their engagement in the legislative and political process
- No matter the breadth or depth of an issue, REALTORS® are involved in the solution
ADVOCATE
- The REALTOR® Party creates a groundswell of support for the industry by activating advocates in every corner of the country
- REALTORS® mobilize to make transformational, lasting change at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
CELEBRATE
- RPAC is the gold standard for bipartisan political influence among all industries
- RPAC is continuously perfecting its craft to elect pro-REALTOR® candidates across the country.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is working to be at the forefront of discussions as Congress and the White House seek agreement on a comprehensive national infrastructure package next year. The effort to ensure the voice of REALTORS® is heard as the federal government turns its attention to infrastructure as a top federal public policy priority of NAR in 2019. Other priorities include making recent tax law changes better and ensuring REALTORS® have a leading voice in efforts to reform the country’s secondary mortgage market. The priorities were announced at the 2019 REALTOR® Party Training Conference in Minneapolis.
“RPAC is celebrating its 50th year as the voice of the real estate industry. We are made up of 1.3 million activists, thinkers and doers!”
— Beth Cristina
“You need to make mountains out of moments”
— Amy Showalter Grassroots & PAC influence expert
Louisiana’s representatives and REALTOR® volunteers that attended the REALTOR® Party Training Conference include:
“As your Major Investor Council member, I want everyone to know that I am here to help you with a Major Investor event. This includes to help you plan and write a grant and attend and/or speak at your event if you should desire. Our state is noted for achieving our NAR goals . . . it’s because of YOU. Thank you so much for investing in our industry!”
— Carole Horn
“RPAC has so many opportunities for states and locals to receive grant dollars for events! ”
— Judy Holland
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