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REALTOR® Action Fund


The REALTOR® Party of California (REALTOR® Action Fund)

Did you know that over 35% of all proposed legislation introduced in Sacramento each year impacts REALTORS®?

That amounts to approximately 2,000 bills every year, most of which affect REALTOR® liability. Your political investment goes to support local, state and federal candidates who represent our rights and support our issues.

The REALTOR® Action Fund is a voluntary contribution that appears on your membership dues billing statement. Every REALTOR® is asked to make this contribution when paying their local Association, C.A.R. and N.A.R. dues. Funds raised through REALTOR® Action Fund are used to support candidates who are sympathetic to REALTOR® issues and toward supporting or opposing issues that impact REALTORS®.

Most importantly, your investment is vital to the success of SAMCAR's local political and legislative efforts, here in San Mateo County.

As a REALTOR®, you have a vested interest in the government under which you live and work. Did you know that only 3 out of every 10 REALTORS® do their part to make the REALTOR® voice heard? The REALTOR® Action Fund supports the people who make policy on matters affecting your business, which is why we need your commitment.

There is no way to know for certain what challenges lie ahead, but one thing is clear - we must remain vigilant against potential threats to our industry. And while these dangers are limitless, our financial resources are not.

Thank you for your investment!

Learn more at raf.car.org


Candidate Pacs

The California Real Estate PAC (CREPAC) and your local Board of REALTORS® PAC (BORPAC), and the REALTORS® PAC (RPAC), are your REALTOR® insurance plan.  One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government.

Issue Pacs

The Issues Mobilization Political Action Committee (IMPAC), is a non-profit, bi-partisan committee of REALTORS®. Its purpose is to support or oppose state and local ballot measures.  IMPAC also supports lobbying advocacy and educational efforts that further the mission of SAMCAR and CAR. Funds collected for each board are held in trust by IMPAC in an account reserved for SAMCAR's exclusive use.

 
 

NAR REALTOR PARTY | Sue Walsh Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame
Sue Walsh Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame
It is with great pride that SAMCAR congratulates Sue Walsh on her recent induction into the National Association of REALTORS RPAC Hall of Fame at the $50,000 level. She joins an elite group of individuals that believe strongly in organized real estate and the REALTOR Action Fund as demonstrated by her exceptional level of investment. Congratulations to Sue Walsh on this extraordinary accomplishment and well-deserved recognition!
Video of REALTOR Action Fund (RAF) Fundraising Captain Michael G. Verdone
Video: Remember to Support the REALTOR Action Fund with your Dues
It's almost a new year and with it an opportunity for you to support your association's vital advocacy work by contributing to the REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) with your membership dues. Take it from SAMCAR Past President and RAF Fundraising Captain, Michael G. Verdone, "Our business — YOUR Business — depends on it!"
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SAMCAR Receives C.A.R. Member Mobilization Award
At the recent California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) Spring 2019 meetings in Sacramento, SAMCAR was presented with an award for Outstanding Member Mobilization based on the number and percentage of SAMCAR members who responded to the National Association of REALTORS "Call for Action" in 2018 asking Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Thanks to all the SAMCAR members who took the time to respond to NAR's Call for Action urging Congress to extend the NFIP. When you take part in association efforts like that call for action, you are helping demonstrate the collective voice of organized real estate in service of protecting homeowners and your profession. Congratulations!
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VIDEO: Make Your Contribution to the REALTOR Action Fund
Watch SAMCAR Director Ricardo Archila, along with CCAR Director Nick Solis, explain the importance of making your contribution to the REALTOR Action Fund (RAF) to preserve property rights and protect your business and your clients.
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