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REALTOR Party and 2019 Federal Policy Priorities
LOUISIANA REALTORS • December 3, 2018
“2/3 of the new Congress did not serve in the last decade. That puts tremendous pressure on NAR and it’s state and local associations to be able to break through ”
— NAR political consultant Doug Sosnik
THE REALTOR® PARTY
A powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.
The REALTOR® Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.
REALTORS®
- REALTORS® positively impact their neighborhoods by promoting real property ownership and strong community development.
- As a trusted resource int he community, REALTORS® are natural advocates for homeownership and real estate issues.
PARTICIPATE
- REALTORS® embrace their engagement in the legislative and political process
- No matter the breadth or depth of an issue, REALTORS® are involved in the solution
ADVOCATE
- The REALTOR® Party creates a groundswell of support for the industry by activating advocates in every corner of the country
- REALTORS® mobilize to make transformational, lasting change at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
CELEBRATE
- RPAC is the gold standard for bipartisan political influence among all industries
- RPAC is continuously perfecting its craft to elect pro-REALTOR® candidates across the country.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is working to be at the forefront of discussions as Congress and the White House seek agreement on a comprehensive national infrastructure package next year. The effort to ensure the voice of REALTORS® is heard as the federal government turns its attention to infrastructure as a top federal public policy priority of NAR in 2019. Other priorities include making recent tax law changes better and ensuring REALTORS® have a leading voice in efforts to reform the country’s secondary mortgage market. The priorities were announced at the 2019 REALTOR® Party Training Conference in Minneapolis.
“RPAC is celebrating its 50th year as the voice of the real estate industry. We are made up of 1.3 million activists, thinkers and doers!”
— Beth Cristina
“You need to make mountains out of moments”
— Amy Showalter Grassroots & PAC influence expert
Louisiana’s representatives and REALTOR® volunteers that attended the REALTOR® Party Training Conference include:
“As your Major Investor Council member, I want everyone to know that I am here to help you with a Major Investor event. This includes to help you plan and write a grant and attend and/or speak at your event if you should desire. Our state is noted for achieving our NAR goals . . . it’s because of YOU. Thank you so much for investing in our industry!”
— Carole Horn
“RPAC has so many opportunities for states and locals to receive grant dollars for events! ”
— Judy Holland
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will conduct several elections this Spring. Interested candidates that meet the qualification who are looking to serve at either the state association level or the national association level are encouraged to view the criteria and submit an application. An application that is not submitted on the appropriate form or not submitted pursuant to the instructions shall not be considered as submitted timely.
Nominations are open now through March 28, 2025, for the Louisiana REALTORS® 2024 REALTOR® of the Year & the 2024 Lawrence R. DeMarcay, Jr. Distinguished Service Award. Both awards are aimed to showcase an individual who has volunteered their time in service to the real estate industry. Recipients of the awards will be recognized during the Spring Legislative Conference. (Registration coming soon!) Please see the below links with the selection criteria and consider submitting a nomination today. Contact Donna Teekel at (225) 224-0704 or dteekel@larealtors.org with any questions.
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