Introducing a New Perk for Top Producers – RPAC Major Investor

Author: Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® • Published 2025-12-16

RPAC is how REALTORS® protect property rights, strengthen homeownership, and keep real estate policy grounded in what consumers and communities actually need. In 2025, REALTOR® advocacy delivered real, measurable wins — especially here in Florida — and that’s exactly why Bonita Springs–Estero REALTORS® is introducing a new “Top Producers” perk for members who step up as RPAC Major Investors.

Major Investors already receive meaningful recognition and benefits at the state and national level. Now, we’re adding a local layer that ties advocacy impact to professional visibility — and gives our leading producers an additional way to stand out for supporting the future of homeownership.

Top Producer Investor Circle (RPAC Major Investor)

Exclusively for REALTORS® with $5M+ in annual sales volume

You’ve earned your place among the top producing REALTORS® in our organization. Now we invite you to elevate your standing even further by joining the Top Producer Investor Circle — a prestigious recognition program reserved for high-achieving professionals who invest $1,000 as a Major Investor in the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

This is your opportunity to protect your business, strengthen our industry, and stand out as a leader not only in sales volume but also as an advocate for homeownership rights.

Why Invest?

Your $1,000 RPAC Major Investor contribution directly supports advocacy efforts that defend your business and your clients — including your commissions, 1031 exchanges, independent contractor status, transfer tax limitations, and property rights.

It’s business protection — not just a donation.
See how advocacy impacts your business: floridarealtors.org/advocacy/pac/calculator

Join the Circle

Simply go to www.floridarealtors.org/invest, make your $1,000 investment, select our organization, choose personal investment, and email the receipt to Membership@BERealtors.org (Attn: Jenna).

Invest $1,000 today and secure your place in the 2026 Top Producer Investor Circle.
Questions? Contact: Membership@BERealtors.org

Why RPAC Matters: Florida-First Wins in 2025

RPAC powers REALTOR® advocacy that shows up consistently — in committee rooms, in negotiations, and in the laws and policies that shape the housing market. Florida’s 2025 legislative session produced several REALTOR® priority outcomes that support consumers, strengthen communities, and improve the environment for housing and business across the state.

Florida wins that impacted housing, consumers, and communities

Here are a few of the most notable Florida-focused wins from 2025 that reflect the kind of policy work RPAC supports:

• Business cost relief: Florida eliminated the Business Rent Tax on commercial leases, removing a cost that affected many Florida businesses and local economies.
• Support for first-time and workforce buyers: Additional investment was directed to Florida’s Hometown Heroes Housing Program, helping eligible working Floridians pursue homeownership.
• Affordable housing tools strengthened: Significant funding continued for state and local housing programs that support down payment assistance, workforce housing, and affordable rental development.
• Storm resilience and insurance pressure relief: Expanded funding supported home and condominium hardening programs that help reduce risk and protect property.
• Water quality and resilience investment: Florida continued major investments in restoration and water quality projects that protect long-term quality of life and community stability.
• Condo transaction transparency: Updates improved access to important condominium information to support more informed decisions.
• Flood risk transparency improvements: Policy updates strengthened disclosure expectations, helping consumers better understand property risk.
• Property rights protections: Measures strengthened tools for owners dealing with unauthorized occupancy in certain scenarios.

These wins aren’t abstract. They affect buyer confidence, long-term housing stability, storm resilience, and the costs that impact transactions — from condo due diligence to flood awareness to the broader business environment that supports job growth in our communities.

National Advocacy Wins in 2025

RPAC’s reach isn’t just Tallahassee — it’s Washington, D.C., too. In 2025, REALTOR® advocacy helped advance and defend priorities that directly touch real estate professionals and consumers nationwide.

Protecting homeowner and small-business tax provisions

Federal tax policy can change the math for homeowners, independent contractors, and housing investment. In 2025, REALTOR® advocacy helped protect key provisions important to real estate and small businesses, including long-standing benefits used by homeowners and the real estate economy, while pushing back against proposals that would have increased transaction friction or reduced investment activity.

Keeping opportunities open for veterans

Veterans and active-duty buyers deserve the ability to compete fairly in the marketplace. National REALTOR® efforts in 2025 supported policy outcomes that help protect veterans’ access to representation in VA-backed transactions, strengthening consumer choice and fairness.

Maintaining the independent contractor model (ongoing priority)

The independent contractor model is central to how most REALTORS® operate their businesses. In 2025, REALTOR® advocacy continued pressing for clarity and consistency on federal labor policy so the real estate business model remains protected and workable for professionals and consumers alike.

How to Join: Top Producer Investor Circle

If you’re producing at a high level, you’re seeing the market up close — and you know how policy decisions ripple through closings, affordability, and consumer confidence. The Top Producer Investor Circle recognizes the REALTORS® who not only lead in production, but also step up to protect the foundation that makes that business possible.

Ready to join?
Visit www.floridarealtors.org/invest, invest $1,000 as a Major Investor, select our organization, choose personal investment, and email your receipt to Membership@BERealtors.org (Attn: Jenna).

Want the Top Producers perk?
Step up to RPAC Major Investor and watch for BER’s Top Producers recognition details. You’ll receive the local perk benefits outlined above, in addition to the state and national Major Investor benefits.

Questions? Contact the BER organization and we’ll help you get set up.

Sales Excellence Awards: Apply for 2025 Recognition

Bonita Springs – Estero REALTORS® wishes to recognize those Board & MLS members who have sold real estate successfully in 2025 (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025). Please complete the information in the online application and submit it to the BER office no later than the deadline below. Review the rules on the application before completing it.

Deadline: Submit your application no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026.

Important: There is no charge for award winners to attend the event or apply for the award thanks to our sponsors — but you must apply to qualify. You will not automatically be considered.

2026 Awards Event (for 2025 production)

Same as last year: There will be a casual cocktail and networking event with photo ops with your award. We will not be doing a formal presentation calling individual names.

Date & Location: February 25th from 3:30–5:30 PM at Robb & Stucky in Fort Myers.

Sales Excellence Award Levels

• Gold: Closed sales volume for 2025 of $5,000,000+ in real property transfers or 25 closed sides.
• Platinum: $10,000,000+ closed sales volume or 50 closed sides in the 2025 calendar year.
• Diamond: $20,000,000+ closed sales volume or 75 closed sides in the 2025 calendar year.

What you’ll need to submit (high-level)

• A .jpg photo to accompany recognition in the media about your award.
• A website address for a live link from our website.
• A signed Broker MLS volume sheet showing selling sales volume. If you need help generating this, contact MLS@BERealtors.org.
• If you have a residential sale that was not recorded in the MLS, you will need to enter it as Sold Data Entry.

Reminders: BER reserves the right to audit applicants to verify closed volume. Applicants must be a Primary/Secondary Member of BER and a member of the BER MLS during the year of the award and at time of application. Membership in the BER MLS only does not qualify an applicant, nor does board-only membership. Applicants must not have outstanding financial obligations to any Board or organization (arbitration, fines, dues, MLS fees, etc.). Recognition is given to each team member individually; awards are not given in a team name.

Applicants shall refrain from advertising their award until they have been verified and have received recognition. If your application is returned after February 6, 2026, there will be a $25 late fee incurred if you wish to be acknowledged.

Apply online:
2025 Sales Excellence Awards – Submission Form

We look forward to recognizing your success, celebrating your production, and spotlighting the members who help protect the future of homeownership through RPAC.