Political Involvement

THE IMPORTANCE OF INVOLVEMENT FOR REALTORS

Politics & Government Affairs

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® encourages its members to become involved in civic life, to become knowledgeable about issues impacting their businesses and the real estate market, and to support initiatives that promote and ensure a healthy and sustainable real estate market. There are several ways to become an educated and involved REALTOR®.

Use the REALTOR® Action Center as a gateway to opportunities to work with elected officials who are making decisions that have a huge impact on the bottom line of REALTORS® and their customers.

You can sign up for the REALTOR® Party, which organizes REALTORS® under one common voice. REALTORS® can also invest in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC), which builds bipartisan relationships necessary at all levels of government to ensure a sound and dynamic real estate market.

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

also encourages its members to become involved, and below are numerous ways to make that happen...

REALTOR's getting out to Vote

Did you know there are more than 36,000 REALTOR members in our state not registered to vote. Getting involved is key to protecting the issues important to the industy. Check the "Register to Vote" href="http://www.car.org/governmentaffairs/getinvolved/rparty/registertovote/" target="_blank">Voter Regsitrationpage often for upcoming election events and dates.

REALTOR® Broker Involvement 

Protect your business by joining the 5,000 brokers who have already become a part of C.A.R.'s Broker Involvement Program.  It's free and it's simple!  More information on Broker Invovement.

Legislative Liaison iPad Drawin

C.A.R.’s Government Affairs Team is giving you the chance to win an iPad. Sign up to be a  Legislative Liaison by December 15, 2014 to be entered to win. If you've already registered to be a Legislative Liaison, then you're all set. If not, simply register here and view drawing rules here. (page no longer available)

Sign up to be a Legislative Liaison!

Join the Government Affairs Team Today! Enroll in the Legislative Liaison and you will get regular update about the issues in Sacramento and Washington that may affect your business and the industry. Get the details.

C.A.R.'s Field Rep Program:

Field representatives are available to visit to local associations and help promote member political involvement, as well as assist in developing a local strategy to increase member participation in local government issues and increase REALTOR® Action Fund fundraising. Through these visits, field representatives promote overall member involvement in C.A.R.’s political programs by encouraging members to register to vote and vote in every election, become a Legislative Liaison, respond to Red Alerts and contribute to the REALTOR® Action Fund.  

Find out more.

I am the REALTOR® Party of California and I Vote!

California REALTORS® cannot afford to ignore what occurs in the halls of government because Real Estate is one of the most regulated industries at the local, state and federal level. This is why every REALTOR® needs to be counted on Election Day!

Register to Vote today!Permanent absentee is the best way to vote as this will allow you to vote in the privacy of your home in your own time.  Why Vote? Learn more.

REALTORParty of California

We don't tell you who to vote for, we just want you to vote!  All California REALTORS(R) are the REALTOR Party of California, a committed movement of real estate professionals fighting to keep the dream of homeownership alive in California and throughout the country. We value homeownership, private property rights, free enterprise and a responsive government.Learn more about the REALTOR Party of California!

Legislative Day

This year's Legislative Day has come and gone. Thank you for attending and we look forward to seeing you next year.  Legislative Day 2015 will be held April 22nd - 25th 2015 at the Sacramento Convention Center. The "Legislative Day" href="http://www.car.org/governmentaffairs/getinvolved/legislativeday/"Legislative Day 2015 page will post updates and detials.

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED

• Legislative LiaisonKey Contacts and Federal Coordinators
• REALTOR® Action Fund Investments
• Sign up for the FREE VirtualAdvocate E-Newsletter

GRASSROOTS

• Register to Vote

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES

• Additional Online Resources