What elements are important to the success of a Government Affairs program?

• Issues Tracking and Evaluation - It is important to follow the issues and decisions being made at all levels of government regarding real estate and land use that will affect our members and protect their ability to do business.
• Education - The more understanding members have of changes in the laws, the better members will be professionally.
• Member Mobilization - When an important issue arises that will have a particularly positive or negative affect on real estate, it is essential that the members are informed and act. Individual members contacting their government officials on an issue has a strong impact.
• Developing Partnerships - Coalition building is a valuable tool in working with individual officials or other organizations. Most issues have many perspectives that need to be considered to reach the appropriate balance for a community. We strive to be recognized as the voice of organized real estate. Relationships that are built on an ongoing basis allow everyone to approach difficult issues with a common trust.
• Fund Raising - To be able to support or oppose important issues or candidates takes money. The money raised through our political fund raising is used through the PACs to accomplish our goals as stated above.