Get Involved!

While Maryland REALTORS^® has a robust Advocacy team working on your behalf, our strength comes from the grassroots support of our members. There are a number of ways to engage on industry issues before state legislators and regulators, read more to learn some of the ways you can join our efforts.

Calls for Action 

When an issue of particular importance arises, Maryland REALTORS^® may call upon members to contact their elected officials directly by email, using prepared talking points. Responding to these Calls for Action helps us to amplify REALTOR^® messaging on legislation.

You can sign up for texts here!

Advocacy Committees

Legislative – This Committee meets every Monday from January to March to review legislation impacting the real estate industry and recommend Maryland REALTORS^® positions on those bills

Public Policy – This Committee, comprised of both brokers and practitioners, meets outside of the General Assembly session (May-November) to recommend legislation for inclusion in the annual Maryland REALTORS^® Advocacy agenda

Issues Mobilization – This Committee meets throughout the year to consider funding requests from state and local associations to support advocacy campaigns on real estate issues

REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) 

Maryland RPAC uses voluntary financial contributions from members to support candidates for office at the federal, state and local levels. You can learn more about how RPAC investments are used on our RPAC page.

LEARN MORE ABOUT RPAC

Elections

Whether at the local, state or federal levels, REALTORS^® are encouraged to vote for candidates that build strong communities, boost housing supply, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment.