Advocacy
RPAC
RPAC
RPAC stands for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. IAR organized RPAC to collect political contributions and provide assistance to candidates who support issues important to the real estate profession. RPAC is — and always will be — a fair, legal and vital way for REALTORS® to speak in a unified voice.
RPEC
RPEC is the REALTORS® Political Education Committee. RPEC contributions are used to further the political education and awareness of our membership and the public. The contributions are also used for issues mobilization, coalition building and the development of brochures and position papers. RPEC money cannot be used for campaign contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is RPAC Important?
Because public policy shapes our business — No matter where you live or how far it seems from the state capital or Washington, D.C., laws affecting the real estate industry are passed every year. Elected officials regularly pass laws on taxation, mortgage finance, housing, private property rights and licensure. Many of these laws determine how we as real estate professionals do business and impact the profitability of our business.
Where Does the Money Go?
70% of your contribution goes to Iowa RPAC to support candidates for the state legislature and other state and local offices. The other 30% goes to NAR to support candidates for the U.S. Congress upon the recommendation of the state RPAC trustees.
Who Decides?
Contribution decisions are made by the RPAC Trustees, a committee of politically engaged REALTORS® from across the state.The main objective of the RPAC Trustees is to help elect candidates who support REALTOR® issues. The decisions made by the RPAC Trustees depend upon a candidate’s position on key real estate issues, the REALTOR® relationship with a candidate in the home district, committee assignments and leadership positions. Contributions are given to candidates of both major political parties.
How Can I Support RPAC?
Whether your contribution is $25 or $250, the money you give to support your REALTORS® PAC makes a difference, not only to your business but also to the millions of property owners our profession represents. You may write a personal check to RPAC or RPEC and give it to your local board executive officer, president or RPAC chairperson or make a contribution online via personal credit card. Corporate checks are prohibited for RPAC but may be used for RPEC.
What Has RPAC Accomplished?
- Helping create the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account
- Protecting REALTORS® from undue liability
- Stopping legislation on rent control and short term rental restrictions
- Increasing transparency in real estate wholesaling
- Providing guidelines for timeliness and accountability in transactions involving an HOA
- Preventing taxes on real estate commissions
- Eliminating after-the-fact referrals and reducing threats from third-party affinity programs
- Preventing unnecessary additions to seller disclosure forms and other forms
- Preventing transfer tax increases and reducing property taxes
- Supporting legislation protecting private property rights
- Stopping legislation which would have eliminated dual agency
- Preserving the mortgage interest deduction
- Supporting the use of electronic signatures for real estate documents
- Supporting capital gains tax cuts and tax reforms which encourage real estate investment
- Reducing risks and legal liability through enacting seller disclosure laws
- Stopping mandatory home inspection legislation
- Preserving the independent contractor status for real estate professionals
- Increasing FHA/VA loan limits, allowing more families to move into the ranks of home ownership
- Supporting database protection legislation for real property listings
RPAC Champion Brokerage Program
The RPAC Champion Brokerage Program is an initiative designed to foster active participation and support for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC).
Requirements:
- 40% of agents in the brokerage as RPAC participants ($15+ investment in RPAC)
- At least one agent in the brokerage as an RPAC Major Investor ($1,000+ investment in RPAC)
- $1,000+ Corporate Ally Investment
Benefits:
- Recognition on IAR website as an RPAC Champion Brokerage
- Recognition on local board website as an RPAC Champion Brokerage
- Recognition post on IAR social media as an RPAC Champion Brokerage
- RPAC Champion Brokerage Badge for email signature
- Recognition at IAR Convention as an RPAC Champion Brokerage
By aligning with the RPAC Champion Brokerage Program, brokerages not only demonstrate their commitment to the real estate profession but also receive widespread acknowledgment and visibility within the real estate community.
2024 Champion Brokerages
RPAC Major Investors
Golden R
Kim Bakey*
Lana Baldus*
Gavin Blair*
Leslie Breuer
Jen Burkamper*
Travis Bushaw*
Ken Clark*
John Dunn*
Verne Folkmann*
Megan Hill Mitchum*
Jo Jenkins*
Byron Menke*
Mark Vos*
Scott Wendl*
Crystal R
Krista Clark*
Randy Hertz*
Jennifer Jansen*
Gwen Johnson
Tim Lehman
Shaner Magalhaes*
Adam Pretorious
Nick Scar
Jeremy Spillman
Les Sulgrove*
Sterling R
Tyler Abens
Caitlin Balderas
Ryan Bandy
Kacey Bell
Courtney Blair
Jamie Blake
Charles Bogh
Angela Bousquet-Hinn
Kris Brend
Rochelle Burnett
Erica Bushaw
Steve Campbell
Todd Case
Jenn Clark*
Christy Conrad
Ashley Cosselman
Sarah Cowman
Lindsey Dacey
Julie Dancer
Kathy Davis
Chris Delfs
Jeff Dill
Ronda Dix
Geri Doyle
John Dresher
Renee Dunkel
Julie Eden
Beth Ernst
Chris Fischels
Kayla Fisher
Megan Flewellyn
Marian Flink
Deb Fowler
Mike Franey*
Tyler Frederiksen
Gale Gehling
David Gellerman
Denise Gutierrez
Greta Haas
Bob Hackney
Erika Hansen
Lance Hanson*
Jill Hartke
Rich Hatch
Jason Hayes
Monica Hayes
Jeff Hefel
Tom Herzmann
Jim Hibbs
Sara Hopkins
Jammie Howard
Dean Hunziker
Melissa Ihnen
Traci Jennings
Mike Jensen
Carey Jensen*
Regen Johnson
Kari Juhl
Annie Kaestner
Mark Kamps
Brooke Kauffman
Jen Kingland
Mike Knapp
Dick Koestner
Gary LaChapelle
Terri Larson
Paul Livingston
Shelly Lohman
Anthony Lyne
K’Lynn Lynn
Ann Lyons
Jacqueline Maassen
Dave Maubach
Barb Maxon
Rob McCain
Sean McIntyre
Jamie McManis
Barb McMurry
Karen McNaul
Staci Mellman
Erik Melloy
Jason Mickelson
Jason Miller
Jill Monnahan*
Luann Moran
Julie Mozena
Kendra Mulcahy Glazier
Lisa Nolan
Phil O’Brien
Paul Park
Cindy Pelz
Lexi Perez
Kevin Platz
Kristin Polley*
Kurt Polley
Nick Polum
Michelle Purdum
Cory Rath
Tyler Riddle
Ann Roushar
Caroline Ruhl
Erin Rundall
Jon Salvador
Sara Samms
Brad Sanderson
Kim Schillig
Kim Schmidt
Stacy Schroeder
Lisa Shields
Raymond Siddell
Beth Skluzacek
Chris Skogman
Katie Slater
Teresa Smalley
Katie Sommers
Gerald Sorensen
Gordie Sorensen
Lynette Sorensen
Shannon Sorensen
Laura Soride
Michelle Sproul-Bennett
Jen Stanbrough
Kari Stave
Scott Steelman
Whitney Stormer
Diana Symonds
Misty Szczech
Jim Tansey
Kurt Thielen
Rick Tollakson*
Eileen Van Kooten-Schmitt
Stephanie VanDerKamp
Robin Von Gillern
Dave Wagler
Eric Webster
Jen Weigel
Jay Whitaker
Linda Westergaard
Ingrid Williams
Justin Williams
Chuck Winkleblack
Matt Wolff
RPAC Hall of Fame
IAR RPAC HALL OF FAME $10,000+
Susie Banks
Dan Berry
Brennan Buckley
Kelly Burge
Douglas Burnett
Jennifer Clark
Kathy Davis
Jeffrey Dill
Chris Fischels
Deb Fowler
Mike Franey
Kurty Friedrich
Brad Gibson
Don Godwin
Mary Godwin
Matthew Grohe
Dale Gross
Nancy Henry
Lance Hanson
Robert Hanson
Lance Hanson
Monica Hayes
Tammy Heckart
Nancy Henry
Randall Hertz
Sara Hopkins
Dean Hunziker
Carey Jensen
Traci Jennings
Carey Jensen
Mike Jensen
Gwen Johnson
Mark Kamps
Bill Knapp
Terry Knapp
Vicki Kollbaum
Joe Krage
Terri Larson
Tim Lehman
Matthew Lepic
Jon Loquist
Ann Lyons
Shaner Magalhaes
David Maubach
Barb Maxon
Rob McCain
Dick McKeen
Barbara McMurry
Julie McQuaid
Jill Monnahan
Cindy Pelz
Robin Polder
Adam Pretorious
Sue Raby-Struthers
Jon Salvador
Kurt Schade
Tim Scheib
Gregory Schoneman
Connie Schumaker
Mary Shileny
Celia Simmer
Katie Sommers
Michelle Sproul-Bennett
Jennifer Stanbrough
Judy Stevens
Dennis Stolk
Ralph Stonehocker
Bill Stradt Sr.
Charles Stull
Shane Torres
Robin Von Gillern
Marcia Wanamaker
Richard Wanamaker
Gary Watts
Amy Wienands
Charles Winkleblack
Jon Yocum
NAR RPAC HALL OF FAME $25,000+
Kim Bakey
Joan Ballantyne
Dave Bert
Gavin Blair
Jen Burkamper
Travis Bushaw
R. Scott Case
Jennifer Clark
Krista Clark
John Dunn
Gail Flagel
Verne Folkmann
Bob Hackney
Megan Hill-Mitchum
Jen Kingland
Dick Koestner
Marty Lee
Shaner Magalhães
Don Marple
Byron Menke
Kathy Miller
Lisa Nolan
Larry Pickering
Caroline Ruhl
Tammy Stuart
Les Sulgrove
Alan Swanson
Rick Tollakson
Mark Vos
Scott Wendl
Linda Westergaard
NAR RPAC HALL OF FAME $50,000+
Lana Baldus
Ken Clark
Jo Jenkins
NAR RPAC HALL OF FAME $75,000+
R. Michael Knapp