May 16th, 2022
VOL. 70
WEEKLY REPORT
The latest news and updates from Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
IN THIS ISSUE
NAR® AD
CAMPAIGN
INCREASES $10 2023
BYLAWS CHANGE VOTE RESULTS
NAR® Ad Campaign Increases by $10 for 2023
The member assessment used to fund That’s Who We R—the national ad campaign from the National Association of REALTORS®—will be $45 per year beginning in 2023.
Since it was launched in 2019, That’s Who We R has won 42 advertising industry awards. Using the REALTOR® Code of Ethics as its foundation, the campaign demonstrates that REALTORS® provides unparalleled service and a higher-level commitment that consumers can’t experience through listing apps and non-member agents. The campaign’s television and radio ads, social media placements, content partnerships, and more combine to give REALTORS® brand exposure on a national scale.
Despite increasing media inflation rates, the special assessment for the consumer ad campaign
has remained flat at $35 per year since 2009. NAR’s Budget Review Team and Finance Committee, meeting in March, recommended an increase to continue to keep the brand top of mind with consumers and to drive home the REALTOR® difference. NAR’s Board of Directors approved the $10 per year increase at its May 6 meeting.
The $45 per year remains in place through 2027.

Watch the current campaign spots and download campaign assets to use in your own marketing at ThatsWhoWeR.realtor.
MAY 2022
VOL. 70
License Renewal Period Began May 15th, 2022
North Carolina Brokers:

It's time to renew your real estate license. The renewal period opened on Sunday, May 15th, 2022.

Be sure to renew your license, even if you haven't completed CE. If you do not renew by June 30th, your license will expire.
Advice on Home Flipping from NC Real Estate Commission
Janet Thoren, Legal Counsel for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission offers some important advice for professionals on flipping a home.
MAY 2022
VOL. 70
Upcoming Events to Attend
MAY 2022
VOL. 70
Government Affairs Update
The proposed one-stop schedule for the May 2022 primary election cycle has been released. Check it out below or by clicking here to view the best time you should go vote. You will be able to see candidate questionnaires and all prevalent election information on her blog by following the brand new ELECTIONS page.

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NC REALTORS® RPAC Investing
A key component of the REALTOR® Party is the North Carolina REALTORS® Political Action Committee (NC REALTORS® PAC). The sole purpose of NC REALTORS® PAC is to help elect real estate-friendly candidates to public office.
NC REALTORS® PAC supports candidates who understand and champion the interests of North Carolina REALTORS®, regardless of their political affiliation. NC REALTORS® PAC backs candidates in primary, general, and run-off elections.
NC REALTORS® PAC is effective because it allows REALTORS® to work with all political parties to enact legislation that protects the real estate industry, current, and future homeowners, the real estate-based economy, and private property rights. Not only is NC REALTORS® PAC one of the most nonpartisan political action committees in the state–it is the most successful.

Why should you invest in NC REALTORS® PAC?
Consider RPAC’s record from the 2020 election cycle.
  • 95.6% of RPAC-supported candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly won.
  • 100% of RPAC-supported candidates for the U.S. Congress won.
Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. Suggested amounts are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. NC RPAC supports the efforts of National RPAC and contributes a portion of its contributions to National RPAC. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. In-kind contributions/donations are not included for the purposes of the National RPAC State PAC split. NC law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, job title or profession and name of employer or employee's specific field for each individual whose contributions aggregate is in excess of $50 in an election cycle. Contributions can only be accepted from individuals in the form of personal checks or credit cards. Contributions from corporations or business entities cannot be accepted. This solicitation was paid for by NC RPAC.