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C.A.R.'s success in the legislative and political arenas depends largely on the participation of individual members. You can make a difference in many ways. We need you to step up and take action.

Your contributions make a difference in our industry. Below are the many ways you can get involved.

 

 

UNLOCKING CALIFORNIA POLITICS PODCAST

 

Listen to our new Unlocking California Politics Podcast here

Unlocking California Politics Podcast is your resource for politics, legislation, housing policy, and housing news from the California Association of REALTORS®. 

We stand together and vote, act and invest with one voice. The REALTOR Party of California's Advocacy Resource Guide offers a comprehensive, easy-to-search view of the resources, tools, and technical assistance readily available for you to create and sustain successful advocacy programs.

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Click here to access State & Federal Political Coordinators.

 

Virtual Advocate Free E-Newsletter

Virtual Advocate
 

If you are not already on the distribution list for C.A.R.'s FREE Virtual Advocate e-mail newsletter, please sign up now. C.A.R. will send this FREE e-mail update to you every other Friday. Packed with the latest information and updates on the most important happenings in politics and government, this is a must for any REALTOR® who wants to stay informed. The newsletter reports on important developments in politics, legislation and public policy that affect the real industry. Issues are reported from Washington D.C., Sacramento and localities throughout California.

Please send an email, marked "sign-up" to Rick Laezman at 
[email protected], and he will make sure you start receiving this important newsletter. See the latest edition of the Virtual Advocate newsletter. Members of C.A.R.'s public policy and political affairs committees, PAC Trustees, Local Association Executive Officers and Government Affairs Directors, Key Contacts and Federal Coordinators, and Legislative Liaisons automatically receive this newsletter. If you are one of the above there is no need for you to sign up. 

 

Invite a C.A.R. Government Affairs Field Rep to your office or association! 

Government Affairs Field Representatives are available to visit you, your brokerage, or your local association. They provide you with important information regarding how to promote and get politically involved. Field Representatives are additionally available to assist with:

  • LCRC Training
  • LGR Training
  • New Member Orientation
  • Campaign School
  • Legislative Updates
  • RAF
  • Local advocacy and member mobilization strategies
  • New GAD Training
  • Voter Registration—now above 80%!
  • NAR REALTOR® Party Grants assistance

 

 

Contact your Field Rep today!

field representatives contact info and territories covered 

 

 

 

 

 

We know your resources are important to you. Here’s a compiled list of useful tools we recommend:

 

Purple Pulse

View our Purple Pulse series to read all about essential housing topics in California.

2024 General Election Resource Kit

View our 2024 General Election Resource Kit via the link above.

C.A.R. Mythbusters Series

Visit the link above to watch us dispel common housing myths.

 

Follow us on Twitter 

For more updates on our Government Affairs efforts, follow us on Twitter at @CARgovaffairs

  

Interactive Market Stats

Gain insights on California's housing market through interactive dashboards. Select your metrics and see where the data takes you. Click here for more information.

  
  

Save the date for 

 

 C.A.R.’s Annual Legislative Day!
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 
in Sacramento!

Prepare for an unforgettable day in Sacramento, where over 2,000 dedicated REALTORS® convene at the Capitol for C.A.R.'s highly-anticipated Legislative Day.

Come in a night early to attend the REALTOR® Block Party on Tuesday, April 30th!

It's a night of socializing and REALTOR® celebration you won't want to miss!

 

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