Why should all REALTORS invest in RPAC? RPAC is the only
professional organization that safeguards REALTOR interests by
supporting and educating lawmakers who defend the real estate
industry RPAC is the strongest tool in the REALTOR arsenal to
defend our legislative agenda The REALTOR voice in the halls of
government cannot be heard without your continued support of RPAC
There is no better way to protect your business than to invest in
RPAC 2
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RPAC Fast Facts How has RPAC benefited REALTORS? RPAC played a
role in ENACTING Pro-REALTOR laws: 2% Property Tax Cap STAR
Property Tax Relief Prohibition on Private Transfer Fees Ban on Sex
Offenders from RE Licensure Streamline process to change Brokerages
Federal Homebuyer Tax Credits National Flood Insurance Program 5
year extender Mortgage Cancellation Relief 1 year extender 3
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RPAC Fast Facts How has RPAC benefited REALTORS? RPAC played a
role in DEFEATING anti-REALTOR proposals to: Limit REALTOR scope of
practice to home county Require Broker verification of zoning
compliance Prohibit Broker prepared contracts Increase statewide
closing cost Require license number to appear on every signed
document Mandate 20% down payments Reduce or eliminate the Mortgage
Interest Deduction or Property Tax Deduction 4
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RPAC Fast Facts RPAC still needs your investments to remain a
powerful voice on the following REALTOR priorities: Supporting
property tax relief through mandate relief Supporting a New York
State Homebuyer Tax Credit Supporting improvements to the
application process for Co-ops Supporting registration of Appraisal
Management Companies Opposing increases to NYs high closing costs
Opposing further wetlands oversight Opposing reductions to the
Mortgage Interest Deduction or Property Tax deduction
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RPAC Fast Facts Your future in real estate is directly tied to
the power of RPAC! Investing in RPAC is simple: Invest with the
click of a button through NYSAR.com. Send a $20 check, made out to
RPAC, to: NYSAR, 130 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210. Call
NYSARs Government Affairs department to invest in RPAC over the
phone 518-463-0300 x238. 6
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RPAC Fast Facts The most up to date information on RPAC and
NYSARs legislative program, may be found: Website:
www.nysar.com/content/ae/rpac.htmwww.nysar.com/content/ae/rpac.htm
Facebook: facebook.com/rpacofny Monthly RPAC Update email RPAC
flyers & video Webinars NYS Realtor Magazine 7
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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