The document discusses proposed changes to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) political advocacy programs in response to a 2010 Supreme Court ruling allowing increased corporate political spending. It proposes enhancing NAR's political influence by expanding its existing Realtor Party programs at a cost of $38.8 million annually over 5 years, funded by a $40 annual dues increase per member beginning in 2012. The changes aim to help elect more Realtor-friendly candidates and influence real estate issues by deploying new tools for campaign services, funding state/local candidates and issues, and expanding federal-level activities.

2. Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit still. ~ Will Rogers

4. What Changed? A Supreme Court Decision in January 2010: Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission

13. REALTORS ® The Most Powerful Advocacy Group in America State/Local Issues Campaign Services State/Local Candidates Federal Issues Federal Candidates REALTOR ® Mobilization The REALTOR® Party Power House Six programs (rooms) – each with tools to use our grassroots strength to make our voice heard in Congress, State Legislatures, City Halls, County Courthouses, school boards and more.

29. Total investment each year $38.8 million (annualized) State/Local Issues $9.77 million (annualized ) Campaign Services $4.32 million (annualized) State/Local Candidates $7.02 million (annualized) Federal Issues $8.95 million (annualized) Federal Candidates $ 3.59 million (annualized) REALTOR® Mobilization $5.17 million (annualized) What These Programs Will Cost Per year costs based on a five-year plan