Local Issues
RPAC: Myth vs. Fact
April 1, 2026
RPAC: Myth vs. Fact — Setting the Record Straight
The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) plays a vital role in protecting the real estate industry and defending private property rights. This advocacy effort is strengthened through a partnership at every level. Despite this important work, misconceptions about RPAC persist.
Let’s take a moment to separate myth from fact.
Myth #1: RPAC is a donation to a political party
Fact: RPAC is nonpartisan. It supports candidates—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents—who understand and advocate for REALTOR® priorities like property rights, housing affordability, and a strong real estate market.
Myth #2: RPAC funds are used for unrelated political causes
Fact: Every RPAC dollar is invested strategically to support issues and candidates that directly impact the real estate industry. From local zoning decisions to federal tax policy, RPAC ensures REALTORS® have a voice where it matters most.
Myth #3: My contribution won’t make a difference
Fact: RPAC is powerful because of collective participation. When REALTORS® invest together, it amplifies our influence at every level of government—local, state, and national.
Myth #4: RPAC only matters during election season
Fact: Advocacy is a year-round effort. RPAC supports ongoing relationship-building with elected officials, helping ensure REALTOR® perspectives are considered long before votes are cast.
Myth #5: RPAC is mandatory
Fact: Investing in RPAC is completely voluntary—but it’s one of the most impactful ways to protect your business and your clients’ interests.
Why It Matters
Decisions made at City Hall, the State Capitol, and in Washington directly affect your ability to do business. RPAC helps ensure that those decisions are made with REALTORS® at the table.
When you invest in RPAC, you're not just contributing—you’re advocating for your profession, your clients, and the future of real estate.
About the GMLRA Market Brief
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) Market Brief is compiled by Georgia Multiple Listing Service (GAMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Association at 404.845.4024.
*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.
About the Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association
The Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association (GMLRA) has been an instrumental factor in the growth of real estate in the Habersham, White and Rabun, Georgia area for more than a decade. GMLRA serves as a central source of information for its members, with mainly focusing on real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in the industry and representing REALTORS® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community.
About Georgia Multiple Listing Service
Since 1962 Georgia MLS has been providing real estate professionals with exceptional service, proven technology solutions, and unmatched value. With a laser-sharp focus on making the day-to-day tasks of our MLS subscribers more functional, more productive, and more profitable, we continue to implement the service blueprint that has led to our continued growth. For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with GAMLS please contact georgiamls@gamls.com.