1. Third Compliance Cycle
Core Standards
Third Compliance Cycle

2. Procedural Changes Annual Deadline Date Appeal Hearing Process
Core Standards is transitioning to a calendar year compliance cycle
Appeal Hearing Process
The appeal hearing processes have been amended to reflect the new calendar year compliance cycle.
Financial Grants for mergers
Merger grant extended to the first 25 merged associations

3. Advocacy Changes VOTE-
Associations must now support the REALTOR Party, “Vote, Act, Invest” goals. How?
Completing two initiatives or activities supporting each of these three goals.
Examples- (more available on the compliance tool)
VOTE-
Conducted a candidate independent expenditure campaign
Requested and used candidate or issue polling and/or research
Conducted an issue mobilization campaign
Created a customized, targeted step-up advocacy campaign activity
Conducted a REALTOR® voter registration activity

4. Advocacy Changes
Examples- (more available on the compliance tool)
ACT-
Hosted a candidate debate
Hosted a lobby day at local or state government offices
Distributed “On Common Ground” magazine to public officials
Created or implemented a Call For Action on an legislative or regulatory issue
Participated in community planning
Conducted a Leading with Diversity workshop for association leaders

5. Advocacy Changes INVEST-
Examples- (more available on the compliance tool)
INVEST-
Hosted a fundraiser benefitting a candidate/REALTOR® Champion
Hosted an RPAC phone bank
Hosted an RPAC Major Investor Fundraising Event
Hosted an RPAC Fundraising Event (REALTOR Party Partnership Grants available)

6. Consumer outreaches changes
Demonstrate engagement in …
Being the “Voice for Real Estate” (two)
Association involvement or engagement in the community (two)

7. Unification efforts Annually certify strategic plan
Annually offer, promote or provide access to one Professional Development opportunity
Conduct or promote a REALTOR® Safety activity.
Professional development required for elected leaders.
Performance reviews for State and Local Chief Paid Staff

8. Financial solvency
Association revenues generated from MLS operations must be included in the $50,000 gross revenue threshold that determines if an association is eligible to obtain an annual CPA compilation report, in lieu of audit or review.

9. The portal is open!!!