John C. Marcario, former NVAR marketing manager, asked NVAR member Angie Delboy, a Realtor® with RE/MAX Gateway in Lorton, what RPAC means to her. 

JM: WHAT ISSUES DOES NV/RPAC FIGHT FOR?
AD: Most of the issues that our Realtor® Political Action Committee fights for are beneficial for the community, consumer, and neighborhood. We fight for solutions to problems in our neighborhoods, clarification of our HOA laws, strengthening Realtor® safety and more.    

JM: HOW IMPORTANT IS NV/RPAC FOR SOMEONE’S BUSINESS, AND WHY SHOULD REAL ESTATE AGENTS INVEST? 
AD: If the economic environment is good for home owners, and the quality of our communities is one where people are proud to live, then that is good for our real estate business. Ensuring that we have a thriving community where there is a housing demand is our job security.

JM: WHAT BENEFITS DO MEMBERS GET FROM NV/RPAC?
AD: As real estate professionals, we can avoid problems before they affect us and our clients. How? Because our association staff and volunteers address these issues first. We are accepting suggestions now about the next cause to fight for, the next proposed law to fight against -- before it even becomes law. What ideas do you have that our Public Policy committee should hear? Tell us. 

The reason Realtors® need an active RPAC is because we must be important players in the legislation and regulations that are affecting our business.  We are respected by legislators because of our consistent involvement, smart dialogues, and active powerhouse role in the local and national economy.

You should contribute to NV/RPAC because increasing our voice is important. Think about how many more PAC's air commercials during the election season. The election dollars are out there and we need the voice to be in favor of access to credit, increasing smart loan options, encouraging an environment of home ownership, and keeping Realtors® as the key resource in the transaction. Keep our industry vital by contributing to RPAC.