NAR Dues Increase -- NAR Wants to Raise our Dues for Political SLUSH FUND

Jon, I recently read a blog on another site with many comments, and around 97% of the Realtors who responded were opposed to this move, but NAR seems to disregard us and just do what they want. Since they have most of the local MLs systems in their pocket, they know they can do whatever they want and most agents are stuck going along with them.

I would love to see a widely-used, non NAR-affliated, national MLS system come about and then see how much more the NAR would listen to its members without the threat of taking away our ability to list and market effectively in most places.

Take my $40 and I'll spend 10X locally on PRObusiness PROless taxation candidate(s) like George Allen for US Senate....NAR sees its #s dwendling and BECAUSE of that it sees it's lack of lobbying/buying power dwendling.....

I am opposed to NAR copying the fed's redistribution policies. If 75% is to go back to the states, then just increase dues by $10. I have not talked to anyone strongly supporting this. I have talked to many who are strongly opposed.

As a RPAC Trustee I can assure you and everyone in Active Rain that RPAC would never support a candidate who would not vote to protect MID.  If you and other don't think NAR and it's leaders have the best interest of our members and the public who do you think will protect them?  It's ok to have a real debate and difference but lets make sure we are telling the Truth!

Have to agree with the Fords. If you look at the history of NAR political investments, we are one of the most bipartisan PAC's in the country, as well as being one of the most effective. I hope you actually listened to the webinar instead of just telling others about it. And that you also know NAR is listening - finance committee has proposed a Plan B which will also be  discussed which is to put the $35 public awareness campaign on hiatus for 2 years and use those funds for advocacy rather than raising dues another $40. Housing is under attack in DC. If the Realtors aren't at the table, we will assuredly be on the menu.

If your NAR director/delegate isn't voting to represent you, then take it up with her - don't use it as an indictment of the NAR process.

John, it is really ironic that the you... being the arch-conservative that you are... are against this.  The irony comes in because of my fear of NAR contributing OUR money to candidates who support ultra-conservative ideas like those you espouse.

We are both against it, but for opposite reasons.