A Legit Question:
At what point does something cross the line from "just politics" to corruption?

Influence of Florida Realtors® PAC

It’s no secret that the Florida Realtors® PAC has had considerable influence in recent elections:

• 103 out of 120 House Representatives (86.67%) and
• 18 out of 40 Senators (45%)
  were endorsed by the REALTOR® PAC in 2024.
  

In addition, several current legislators (15) including Senate Majority Leader Jim Boyd are active members, employees, or affiliate members of Realtor® organizations. These individuals fully understand the implications of transaction brokerage.
Why are they staying silent and are looking in a diferent direction when ask about the facts?

Florida Senate

• Sen. Jim Boyd – affiliate member, Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Counties
• Sen. Jason Brodeur – member, Orlando Regional Realtor® Association
• Sen. Joe Gruters – affiliate member, Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee
• Sen. Kathleen Passidomo – affiliate member, Naples Area Board of Realtors®
• Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez – employee, Miami Association of Realtors®

Florida House of Representatives

• Rep. Jason Shoaf – member, Tallahassee Board of Realtors®
• Rep. Robert Brackett – member, Realtors® Association of Indian River County
• Rep. Rachel Plakon – member, Orlando Regional Realtor® Association
• Rep. Susan Plasencia – employee, Orlando Regional Realtor® Association
• Rep. Jose Alvarez – member, Osceola County Association of Realtors®
• Rep. James Buchanan – member, Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee
• Rep. Danny Nix – member, Realtors® of Punta Gorda–Port Charlotte–North Port–DeSoto
• Rep. Yvette Benarroch – member, Marco Island Area Association of Realtors®
• Rep. Lauren Melo – member, Naples Area Board of Realtors®
• Rep. Jim Mooney – member, Florida Keys Board of Realtors®

“Our Realtor Caucus continues to grow each year as more of our members recognize the importance of having a Realtor voice in the room when critical decisions are being made about our industry and our ability to make a living,” says Gia Arvin, Florida Realtors 2024 President. “Tallahassee can be very unpredictable during the legislative session, but knowing we have 15 lawmakers who walk in our shoes every day and are looking out for our interests should give us all reassurance that the Realtor profession is in good hands in Florida.”

Gia Arvin, 2024 President, Florida Realtors®

Full article: Florida Realtors® PAC Endorsed Candidates 2024 Election Results