Advocacy

NDAR is committed to the protection and preservation of the Constitutional right of every individual to acquire, occupy, use and dispose of real property as he or she chooses within the law.

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Issues Mobilization Political Action Fund (PAF)

The purpose of the Issues Mobilization Political Action Fund (PAF) is to support or oppose federal, state, and local issues that impact real property ownership in North Dakota. PAF contributions also support related grassroots lobbying and education efforts. PAF dollars may not be used to support candidates or for any other purpose prohibited by federal, state, or local law. The PAF also provides assistance and/or funding in legal situations which may have a general impact on NDAR members. These would include, but not be limited to, potential or actual allegations or proposed actions or acts by government entities (i.e. HFA – HUD – IRS – Zoning Boards, City or County Boards, Legislature, State Agencies etc. ) Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes

National Advocacy Successes

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit (2010)
Delay in increase of National Flood Insurance premiums (2014)
For more information go to NAR Advocacy Wins

Statewide Advocacy Successes

Passage of legislation to allow earnest money disputes to be heard by small claims court in county where property is located or where agreed to by both parties (2015)
Passage of ballot measure prohibiting real estate transfer taxes (2014)
Failure of Measure 2 – prohibiting levying of property taxes (2012)
Failure of High Fence Hunting Legislation (2010)

Local Advocacy Successes

Fargo – 1/2 cent sales tax to provide permanent flood protection (2009)
Dickinson – Destiny Dickinson (2008)
Bismarck – Bismarck Mandan Chamber and other entitles for Information sessions on growth of the Bismarck Mandan community (2005)
Fargo, Minot, and Grand Forks – Retention of Military Bases In the State (2005)
Minot – A Vote Yes for an Extension of $.01 sales tax (2004)
Fargo and Grand Forks – FEMA flood insurance study (2001)

How to Invest

Personal or corporate check or credit card to your local association
Check should be made out to “Issues Mobilization”
Can contribute on behalf of someone else
Organizations, corporations and affiliates may only contribute to Issues
Mobilization
- Can do 1-year payment plan and pay x amount per month.
- Or can send investment directly to NDAR (1616 Capitol Way – Bismarck, ND 58501)

For 1-year payment plans for Sterling R’s and above, please contact NDAR. Email sarah@ndrealtors.com or call 701-355-1010.

Investment Levels

Platinum R – One time, calendar year contribution of $10,000, to sustain: $5,000 per calendar year thereafter
Golden R – One time, calendar year contribution of $5,000, to sustain: $2,000 per calendar year thereafter
Crystal R– One time, calendar year contribution of $2,500, to sustain: $1,500 per calendar year thereafter
Sterling R – One time, calendar year contribution of $1,000, to sustain: $1,000 per calendar year thereafter
President’s Club – $500
Capital Club – $250
Pinnacle – $99
Investor – $30

NAR Hall of Fame

RPAC or Issues Mobilization or a combination of both investments to NAR totaling in aggregate over the years at least $25,000.

NDAR Hall of Fame

RPAC or Issues Mobilization or a combination of both investments to NDAR totaling in aggregate over the years at least $10,000.