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Get Involved
A thriving real estate industry is made up of more than just REALTORS®. Businesses that are affiliated with the industry play a vital role in supporting agents and consumers with the resources and education they need to successfully buy, sell, and maintain a home.
As an Affiliated Partner, there is another way you can show your support for the REALTORS® and consumers that support you.
At any given time, our local, state, and national law makers are making decisions on legislation that can greatly impact the real estate industry. Many of these laws have the potential to decrease or eliminate homeownership incentives and add unnecessary, burdensome regulations which make it harder for REALTORS® and affiliated businesses to do what they do.
That's why your involvement in the REALTOR® Party and investment in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee in integral to helping maintain the health of the real estate industry.
Ways to Get Involved
There are several ways you can help contribute to the advocacy efforts!
- Invest in RPAC. Any amount invested goes a long way in helping support advocacy efforts
- Volunteer on Mainsteet's RPAC Fundraising Committee; open enrollment is Mid-May through Mid-June each year.
- Attend Illinois REALTORS® Annual Capitol Conference and Lobby Day
- Attend NAR's Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
Become a RPAC Major Investor
Affiliated Partners who invest a minimum of $1,000 in RPAC for the year receive the prestigious recognition as a RPAC Major Investor. In return, your investment provides your business with special opportunities for increased exposure.
Major Investor Perks
- Recognition on Mainstreet's website
- Recognition on the Affiliated Partner Major Investor banner displayed in all Mainstreet classrooms
- Priority sponsorship opportunity access
- Access to Major Investor exclusive events and networking opportunities hosted by Illinois REALTORS® and NAR.
Disclosure:
Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Up to thirty percent (30%) may be sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. Except as may be required by state or federal law, the Illinois REALTORS® PAC (Illinois RPAC) is not required to refund political contributions. However, refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis so long as they are received within 30 days of the contribution.
