When we talk about RPAC, the conversation often centers on REALTORS®.
But the impact does not stop there.
RPAC helps build and protect business-friendly initiatives that strengthen the entire real estate industry. That includes the Business Partners who move, inspect, finance, insure, and service the properties our members help buy and sell.
Real estate works because an entire network of professionals works together. When policy decisions support private property rights and a strong housing market, everyone benefits.
That is why RPAC matters to affiliates, too.
Recently, we were proud to recognize two Business Partners who stepped forward in a visible way. Congratulations to Blake Fitzpatrick of Sunshine Movers and Dave Marvel of Peace of Mind Home Inspections for winning our Major Investors auction and securing reserved parking spots at our North and South locations for 2026.
Their participation reflects something important. Advocacy is not just about elections. It is about creating a stable, business-friendly environment where real estate professionals and their partners can thrive.
What Is RPAC?
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee has supported candidates who understand the value of homeownership, private property rights, and a healthy real estate market.
RPAC investments are voluntary. They are not member dues. They are personal contributions made in recognition of how public policy directly affects our profession and our businesses.
RPAC does not buy votes. It allows REALTORS® and Business Partners to collectively support candidates who understand the issues that shape our industry.
About one-third of RPAC funds support Congressional candidates, while two-thirds are directed to state and local races. Many of the most impactful decisions affecting real estate happen at the state and local level, including tax policy, zoning, regulatory frameworks, and small business initiatives.
Why This Matters to Business Partners
Affiliate businesses succeed when the real estate market is healthy.
Movers move because homes sell. Inspectors inspect because transactions move forward. Lenders close because buyers can afford to purchase.
When policies protect mortgage interest deductions, property tax provisions, and responsible growth, they protect the entire ecosystem surrounding real estate.
Business-friendly legislation supports:
• A stable housing market
• Predictable regulatory environments
• Small business growth
• Consumer confidence
RPAC helps create and defend those conditions.
When real estate is strong, affiliate businesses are strong.
Leadership Within Our Community
Blake and Dave’s participation as Major Investors shows leadership within our local professional community. By engaging in RPAC, Business Partners demonstrate an understanding that advocacy is connected to long-term business stability. It is a commitment not just to today’s transactions, but to the future of the industry.
We also recognize and appreciate our other 2025 Major Investor Business Partners whose participation strengthens our collective advocacy efforts. Thank you to:
• Berlin, Patten, Ebling, PLLC
• Brooks Insurance Group, represented by KimberLee Brooks
• Leeway Home Inspections, represented by Mark Lee
• Movement Mortgage, represented by Vic Pascale
• Roknich Law Firm, represented by Nicholas Roknich
• Women’s Council of REALTORS® Sarasota
Their leadership reflects a shared commitment to protecting the real estate industry and supporting business-friendly initiatives that benefit us all.
Advocacy is not limited to one segment of our membership. It is a shared responsibility across the real estate community.
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Education is essential. The more REALTORS® and Business Partners understand how public policy impacts their businesses, the stronger our collective voice becomes.
RPAC and the REALTOR® Party continue to work at the national, state, and local levels to support policies that protect property rights and promote a business-friendly environment.
Because when real estate thrives, our entire professional network thrives with it.
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