Realty Professionals history

Some significant policy achievements of NAREB were the first local fair housing legislation in 1962 in New York City, the first state fair housing legislation in 1963 in California, and the first national fair housing legislation in both 1947 and 1968. It was the 1963 California legislation that propelled NAREB into national prominence.

Launched in 1969 as the Real Estate Political Education Committee (REPEC), RPAC supports candidates of any party who understand and champion real estate issues.

Since the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) hired its first lobbyist in 1973, America’s largest trade association has been working together to advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities, protect property interests and promote a vibrant business environment.

In 1974, NAR changed REPEC’s name to RPAC.

Professionals was established in 1976 by six independent real estate agents who created a better way to work – together.

In 2002, the founding firms launched the Real Living brand, retaining the entrepreneurial-oriented culture that had made the firm so distinct for so many years.

In 2009, Real Living was acquired by Toronto-based Brookfield Residential Property Services.

The Federal Election Commission in 2010, NAR created an independent expenditure-only committee, the National Association of REALTORS® Congressional Fund, which helps supplement RPAC funding of federal and state independent expenditures.

In 2012, Brookfield and HomeServices formed a joint venture, HSF Affiliates LLC, to operate affiliate networks including Real Living Real Estate.

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