The Board of Directors just concluded a strategic planning day where we identified many goals of our association to help move your business and the real estate industry forward this year. One conversation was about the number of advocacy issues that we have to address.
As a REALTOR®, your business is directly impacted by decisions made at the local, state, and federal levels — from zoning and housing supply to taxes, licensing, and property rights. The REALTOR® Party is a term used to describe our collective work. It is strictly non-partisan, and does not support political parties or ideologies — it works to advance policies that protect homeownership, private property rights, and a healthy real estate market, regardless of who is in office.
But we need the help of members to make this advocacy work possible, especially when battling major housing issues this year like the proposed rent control bill that would do the opposite of helping maintain affordability. There are multiple ways to invest that supports this work, including options that do not involve candidate contributions. We ask you to consider helping your industry with a fair share contribution of $25, if you haven’t added it to your dues payment already. Brokers, we’d love to see an even greater commitment:
REALTOR Political Action Committee (RPAC): (personal, candidate-based, non-partisan):
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Voluntary individual contributions that may be used to support candidates of any party who understand and support REALTOR® and housing issues.
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Political Advocacy Fund (PAF) – (non-candidate, support)
Individuals and companies may contribute to the PAF, which supports education, research, issue advocacy, and grassroots engagement — without funding candidates. -
Massachusetts Real Estate Community Alliance (MRECA): (housing advocacy & education)
(MRECA) is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization. Contributions fund research, education, and building a grassroots network of MA residents who support finding housing solutions.
Whether you choose RPAC, PAF, MRECA — or a combination — your voluntary investment ensures that REALTORS® have a seat at the table before decisions are made, helping lawmakers understand the real-world impact of housing policy on consumers, communities, and small businesses.
Bottom line: Supporting advocacy is non-partisan, voluntary, and flexible. You can choose candidate-based or issue-based options — or support education and community impact only — while strengthening the collective REALTOR® voice in Massachusetts.