REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) gives REALTORS® a powerful voice to help develop, advance, and implement legislative objectives which affect the real estate business and the ownership and operation of real estate. RPAC supports pro-REALTOR® candidates running for public office. It does not matter if the candidate is part of the Republican or Democratic Party, as long as they are part of the REALTOR® Party.

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RPAC Purpose

2022 RPAC Major Investors

The following REALTORS® have made a Major Investment in RPAC to protect our industry and our livelihood. These members understand what is at stake and the benefit of the investment for their business. They know RPAC has saved them at least $14,000 per year.

Golden R - $5,000

Glenda Krull

Jerry Martin

Gary Wright



Crystal R - $2,500

Julie & Steve Love

Tami Tuck

Matthew Wahlquist

Bob Wold

$2,000

Dave Maider

Sterling R - $1,000

Gina AkinsSteve HayesEd Heidel
Ellen Bohn Brian Hayter Barb Lameroux
Scott ComeyMarla & Randy HeagleDavid Pope

What is RPAC?

RPAC is the REALTOR® Political Action Committee, or the REALTOR® Party.

RPAC is the most bi-partisan major political action committee in the USA. We support candidates who support your business, regardless of their political party affiliation.

RPAC is the #1 largest trade association political committee in the USA.

RPAC works toward advancing public policies and candidates which build strong communities, protect property interests, and promote vibrant business environments.

What is RPAC? (PDF)

What is the purpose of RPAC?

To promote and strive for the improvement of government by encouraging REALTORS®  and the public to take a more active and effective part in government affairs.

To encourage REALTORS®  and citizens to understand the nature and actions of their government, as to important political issues, as to the records of office holders, and candidates for elective office.

To assist REALTORS®  in organizing themselves for more political action.

To support candidates for election to legislative and executive offices and to support the local, state, and national REALTOR® Political Action Committees. What is the purpose of RPAC? (PDF)

What has RPAC done for you, your business, and your clients?

Your local RPAC is always monitoring local municipalities to protect your industry and to communicate the urgent need for more housing.

Real estate in Washington is completely exempt from the capital gains tax.

2020 was the first time REALTORS® had access to unemployment benefits. In Washington State REALTORS® were protected as essential workers, only prohibited from work for less than 2 days during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many other industries suffered with delays while your RPAC team worked hard to get you back to work.

In 2019, REALTORS® were exempt from a 20% B&O tax increase.

Want to know more about what RPAC has done for you? Attend one of our monthly RPAC meetings.

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