The holiday season is here, and as we embrace this time of year and reflect on 2022, one thing is for certain—REALTORS^® have a lot to celebrate! Our industry saw record-breaking numbers and welcomed many new clients into new homes and businesses, we inched one step closer to Association Healthcare Plans, we remained open for business during the largest pandemic in American history, and we have had a lot of fun along the way. That is to say that each of those things are a gift to our industry and sometimes the greatest gifts are those that aren’t tangible items. The reason for some those gifts is RPAC.

Since 1969, the REALTORS^® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR^® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS^® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The REALTORS^® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry. Don’t take our word for it, hear from members who understand the importance of RPAC below:

“RPAC is a gift to our industry because it ensures that at all levels my fellow REALTORS^®, my clients, and my neighbors are being heard and protected by candidates and lawmakers who support REALTOR^® issues.”

– James Enoch, Lynchburg Association of REALTORS^®

“I believe RPAC is a gift to REALTORS^® because I have been fortunate to have a birds-eye view of the constant work being done by RPAC to protect our industry and private property rights. After 2020, it is a no-brainer for our Virginia REALTOR^® colleagues to support RPAC. Because of our RPAC investments and efforts, we were able to continue to go to work through the pandemic and provide for our families. Many other REALTORS^® in other states were not as fortunate.”

– Michelle Doherty, Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS^®

Interested in learning more? Visit the RPAC of Virginia webpage.