Your Voice in Government
The Bay East Association of REALTORS® ensures your voice is heard in government by advocating for policies that support homeownership and protect property rights. Through our powerful advocacy efforts and the REALTOR® Party, you have the opportunity to influence real estate legislation at all levels of government. Get involved and make a difference by voting, taking action, and contributing to the cause.
Impact on
Real estate
Government involvement at all levels affects real estate transactions, sometimes promoting home ownership and sometimes complicating transactions and property rights.
Value of Bay East Advocacy
Bay East advocacy is a valuable benefit for real estate professionals, enhancing success and client value.
Your Role in Shaping Policies
As a real estate professional, you can influence policies and regulations affecting your business. The REALTOR® Party offers a chance to voice your concerns to the government.
Protecting Homeownership and Rights
The REALTOR® Party focuses on supporting home ownership and protecting property rights, ensuring officials understand the REALTOR® position on real estate legislation and issues.
VOTE
You can join the REALTOR® Party by registering to vote, reminding your clients to register to vote and by voting in every election.
When it’s time to vote, you can join the REALTOR® Party by understanding Bay East positions on local and regional ballot measures and candidates.
The Bay East Association of REALTORS® endorses and supports candidates at the local and regional levels (mayor, city council and county supervisor). During the weeks before each local election, Bay East announces those candidates we are endorsing and the Bay East position on real estate-related ballot measures.
ACT
There are several ways to get involved in the REALTOR® Party:
Respond to Calls for Action
Act on alerts from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) or the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) regarding critical Federal and State issues by contacting elected officials.
Become a Legislative Liaison
Join this program to get exclusive information about state issues and legislation affecting your business and clients.
Join the Broker Involvement Program
Brokers receive special information from C.A.R. to help their agents respond to Red Alerts.
Participate in Local Government Relations
Join the Bay East Local Government Relations Committee to review local policies and advise on Bay East positions.
» Local Government Relations Committee Information
Engage with the Political Activities Committee
Build relationships with local officials, interview candidates, and recommend endorsements to the Bay East Board of Directors.
» Political Activities Committee Information
CONTRIBUTE
The REALTOR® Action Fund supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® a seat at the table and demonstrates that REALTORS® mean business when it comes to politics.
Contribute to the REALTOR® Action Fund.
For more information, contact David Stark, Bay East Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at davids@bayeast.org.