{"id":55,"date":"2021-02-20T23:06:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T23:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:28:18","slug":"government-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mysccar.org\/wpress\/government-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Political Advocacy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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IF REAL ESTATE IS YOUR PROFESSION, <\/strong>
POLITICS IS YOUR BUSINESS<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

REALTORS\u00ae are hard at work every day protecting your interests at the State Capitol. SCCAR\u2019s Political Advocacy team works at the local, state and federal levels to protect your business, the industry, and homeowner\u2019s rights, actively monitors legislation affecting the real estate industry and promotes or opposes relevant initiatives and focuses on protecting homeownership, private property rights, and holding our policymakers accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the REALTOR\u00ae Party?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The REALTOR\u00ae Party<\/a>\u00a0protects and promotes homeownership and private property rights with resources contributed through the REALTOR\u00ae Action Fund. We advocate REALTOR\u00ae Party values in the halls of government which makes critical decisions that impact your business. Your leadership team on REALTOR\u00ae Party Issues includes the Association Board of Directors, Local Government Relations Committee, Local Candidate Recommendation Committee, and Government Affairs Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the REALTOR\u00ae Action Fund?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

RAF collects funds to protect private property rights, homeownership, and YOUR business. We helped save tax deductions that help homeowners save money. In the tax reform bill recently passed by Congress deductions for property taxes and mortgage interest were preserved. We have also successfully fought back against\u00a0taxes on your commission\u00a0and\u00a0unnecessary fees\u00a0on home buyers because of the efforts of our members. We need your continued support and contributions.\u00a0Please contribute online now<\/a>\u00a0or in your annual dues.<\/p>\n\n\n