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Invest in RPAC – Make Your Pledge Today!

May 27, 2020

2020 has been a very busy year in government. The work done through RPAC during this COVID-19 Pandemic has truly shown REALTORS® how valuable RPAC truly is. Now more than ever, REALTORS® need to support RPAC!

The purpose of RPAC is clear: we use voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® to help elect candidates who understand and support real estate interests. RPAC ensures that your interests are represented when laws, ordinances, and regulations are being enacted.

How did REALTORS® benefit from RPAC during the pandemic?

* RPAC efforts ensured real estate was considered an essential service in GA.

* REALTORS® were included in unemployment benefits that they usually were left out of.

* Having the ability to use Remote Notaries for closings was instituted.

* REALTOR® offices were covered for small business loans under the CARES Act.

Bottom line, during this pandemic, RPAC has been working for you!

Join other Atlanta REALTORS® by investing in RPAC today. Click here to pledge your support for RPAC in 2020. Click here to visit the RPAC page on our website to see our 2019 Major Investors and to learn more about what RPAC does for you.

If you have any question, contact our Governmental Affairs Director Aaron Johnson at Aaron@atlantarealtors.com.


About the PCBR Market Brief

The Pickens County Board of REALTORS® (PCBR)  Market Brief is compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). For more information on details of this month's report, please contact the Board at 770.866.1397.

*Each month, the numbers reported for the previous month are updated to reflect additional recordings.

About the Pickens County Board of REALTORS®

The Pickens County Board serves as a central source of information for our members and our main focus are real estate education, the promotion of professionalism in our industry and representing our REALTOR® members with legislative initiatives to create positive change for the real estate community. Throughout its history, the Pickens County Board has exerted its influence in civic affairs in its capacity of representing a substantial segment of the business community across the Pickens area. The Board has contributed to various charities over the years by hosting fundraisers.

About First Multiple Listing Service

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) is the premier data services provider for real estate professionals in Georgia. FMLS was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share their listings and connect buyers and sellers.  Today FMLS is the largest MLS in Georgia & the 4th largest MLS in the United States, serving nearly 54,000 real estate Agents & Brokers.  For additional information or to start a discussion about how to partner with FMLS please contact join@fmls.com.

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