REALTOR ® ADVOCACY
While you’re working hard for your clients, we’re boldly championing your interests at the state Capitol in an effort to secure and protect REALTORS ® and the real estate industry as a whole.
GET INVOLVED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.
The REALTOR ® Political Action Committee* (RPAC) plays a key role in safeguarding REALTOR ® interests by educating and supporting lawmakers who defend the real estate industry. As a result of our advocacy efforts and your RPAC investments, NYSAR was able to enact and defeat the following proposals:
RPAC Your future in real estate is directly tied to the power of RPAC. Invest today.
ENACTED LAWS • 2-percent Property Tax Cap (extended another four years!) • STAR Property Tax Relief • Prohibition on private transfer fees • Federal homebuyer tax credits • Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act What’s next? This year, NYSAR will continue our advocacy efforts to encourage legislators to pass a first-time homebuyer savings account program, co-op purchase transparency and continuing education improvements.
DEFEATED PROPOSALS • Residential fire sprinkler mandate
• Broker verification of zoning compliance • Prohibition on broker-prepared contracts • Statewide closing cost increases • 20-percent down payment mandate
*Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS ® , the New York State Association of REALTORS ® or any of its local boards or associations will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your NYSAR PAC reaches its PAC goal, 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after NYSAR PAC reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates. Broker Involvement Program Brokers, enroll in this free program to alert your agents to key REALTOR ® issues and encourage their response to Calls for Action. Calls for Action Sign-up to receive REALTOR ® Party mobile alerts to quickly and easily contact your legislators and communicate the REALTOR ® point of view. Lobby Day Attend REALTOR ® Lobby Day on Tuesday, May 24 to meet face-to-face with your state legislators at the state Capitol and make your voice heard!
How do I contribute to RPAC? Visit the Government Affairs section at NYSAR.com and contribute with the click of a button. You can also participate in fundraisers held at the NYSAR Business Meetings, Triple Play or at your local board/association.
518.463.0300 x217 govt@nysar.com Contact Government Affairs:
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