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RASM Breaks RPAC Records in 2022
By: Max Brandow, RASM Vice President of Advocacy and Member Programs
ur Association has always had an excellent culture when it comes to RPAC and investing in the profession, but 2022 was a banner year for the RPAC Committee and RASM’s political fundraising efforts.
Under the leadership of the 2022 RPAC Chair, Amy Worth, the Committee was focused and determined to build on the work previous Chairs and Committees have put in to make sure 2022 was the best fundraising year yet.
BREAKING RECORDS - MAJOR INVESTOR PARTY
We held our first annual Major Investor Appreciation Reception at Waterworks Sarasota. The event was attended by over 70 Major Investors and potential Major Investors. We were fortunate enough to have the 2023 NAR President, Kenny Parcell, join our MI’s at the party, and he gave an impassioned speech on the importance of RPAC and how it is vital to the health of the industry as we move forward. The event was a success, and we are proud to announce that this helped secure 50 Major Investors at RASM in 2022. This is the most Major Investors we have ever had at RASM.
We also broke our previous record for “total amount raised” for RPAC in 2022. From our $20 investors to our Platinum Hall of Fame Major Investors, all of you made it possible to raise over $300,000 for RPAC last year. This is an outstanding number, and all the credit goes to the 2022 Committee, as well as past RPAC advocates at RASM, that have helped build such a solid foundation for last year’s Committee to build on. We are excited to head into this year with new goals and marks to hit, and we will be notifying Major Investors soon about this year’s Appreciation Reception.
OGARD: MARCH 29 – MARCH 31
Everyone wants to be heard, and Great American REALTOR® Days (GARD) is your chance for YOUR opinions to make a difference in the real estate business in Florida. It’s your chance to stand up for your profession and for homeowners across the state. GARD is our annual trip to Tallahassee, where Realtor® members throughout the state travel to meet with lawmakers and discuss Realtor® priorities during their legislative session.
You’ll be there to make sure our elected leaders have the right information before voting on legislation that could hurt your bottom line, threaten the growth of your business, or make it harder for Floridians to buy their dream homes or sell their properties. Your involvement in GARD makes sure the voices of Realtors® and homebuyers and sellers are heard. Because your voice, our voice, the Realtor® voice matters.
Make plans to join us for this eye-opening and lifechanging experience. And check with your local board to learn more about travel options for delegations.
How Your Voice Has Made A Difference
In past years, Realtors® who participated in GARD have been instrumental in legislation that:
Massively cuts the state sales tax on commercial leases.
Provides important insurance reforms to help keep premiums affordable.
Allocates significant funding for improved water quality throughout the state.
Caps certain fees charged by community associations.
Protects homeowners from excessive flood insurance increases.
Authorizes online/remote notaries for more streamlined transactions.
Provides new tools for closing open/expired permits.
To learn more about attending this event, head over to: www.floridarealtors.org/events/great-americanrealtor-days-about •
