The Minnesota REALTORS® Political Action Committee (MN-RPAC) is a stand-alone, bipartisan entity of the Minnesota Association of REALTORS®. Its purpose is to collect voluntary contributions from REALTORS® and make donations to REALTOR® friendly candidates regardless of political party, running for federal, state and local government.

MN-RPAC works for you to help preserve private property rights, reduce onerous regulation of your business, ensure a fair tax code that does not penalize real estate investment and protects and advances the American Dream of Homeownership.

Consider your contribution to MN-RPAC as an investment - the best investment you can make in your business and your future.

What has MN-RPAC accomplished recently?

Last year, thanks to your contributions, MN REALTORS® were able to:

• Defeat a 50% increase in the state deed taxS
• Defend $1.4 million from being taken from the Real Estate Research and Recovery Fund
• Limit a license fee increase

Current Real Estate Issues Addressed by RPAC

Local/Regional: Issues include time of sale housing inspection ordinances and placement of temporary off-site real estate signs. Regional issues important to REALTORS® include growth, housing opportunities and transportation.

State: The Minnesota Association of REALTORS (MNAR) develops and lobbies state-wide real estate issues. Examples are state taxes, state budget and spending, real estate licensing, agency, disclosure, Commerce Department regulations, and environmental concerns. There are many more.

National: The National Association of REALTORS® current real estate issues include keeping banks out of the real estate business, permitting associations to sponsor member health insurance plans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regulatory reform, FHA modernization, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) reform, do not call regulations, HUD  and federal tax issues. There are many more.

Minnesota Association of REALTORS® (MNAR)
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)