One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. C.A.R.’s Government Affairs team works at the local, state, and federal levels to secure and protect your rights as a real estate professional. Here are 10 C.A.R. member benefits brought to you by the REALTOR® PARTY OF CALIFORNIA:
1. C.A.R. Legislative Advocacy -preserving your ability to do business and to protect private property rights by lobbying at the state and federal government levels.
2. Red Alerts/Calls-for-Action – alerts that encourage you to call your representative or take action on important legislative issues.
3. REALTOR® Action Fund – raises money to advance the goals of our REALTOR® political action committees (PACs) at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
4. State Government Affairs – advances REALTOR® public policy objectives in the California State Legislature in Sacramento, including sponsoring, supporting and opposing state legislation.
5. C.A.R. Field Representatives – work in conjunction with Member Mobilization efforts to coordinate grassroots and political activities, such as visiting local associations to help promote involvement and assisting in developing a local strategy to increase member participation in government issues.
6. Legislative Day – an event that gives REALTORS® across California an opportunity to meet with state legislators to discuss issues that matter most. Held on May 2, 2012.
7. Government Affairs Videos – a video library of C.A.R.’s activities on the legislative front.
8. Legislative Liaison Program – a program that involves you directly in the legislative process by keeping you updated on the latest legislative and political issues affecting REALTORS®.
9. Virtual Advocate – a bi-weekly newsletter that covers legislative happenings from C.A.R. with reports on important developments in politics, legislation, and public policy that affect real estate.
10. C.A.R.’s Government Affairs Team – Through the aforementioned programs, C.A.R. and involved REALTORS® comprise C.A.R.’s Government Affairs team to protect REALTORS®’ ability to conduct business. You fight for your clients, we fight for you!