President’s Circle FAQs

Have questions about President’s Circle?
Contact RPAC staff at PC@NAR.REALTOR.

What are the deadlines for President’s Circle investments?

President’s Circle investments are made in stages throughout the year:

• $500 is due by May 31

• The full $2,000 is due by September 30

For new members, a $500 investment is required upon enrollment to be officially recognized as a President’s Circle member and to begin receiving program benefits.

These timelines help ensure investments are made early enough to build relationships and influence before key legislative decisions are made.

Since President’s Circle members must be RPAC Major Investors, do I have to invest in RPAC before joining President’s Circle?

No. You may join President’s Circle before completing your RPAC Major Investor commitment.

To remain in good standing, you must fulfill the RPAC Major Investor minimum of $1,000 by RPAC’s year-end deadline, consistent with Major Investor recognition standards.

President’s Circle recognition follows the same principles used across RPAC programs, including Major Investor and Hall of Fame recognition. To be formally recognized—and to receive your President’s Circle pin—you must:

• Be recognized as an RPAC Major Investor once the qualifying RPAC threshold is met, and

• Have completed your first $500 President’s Circle investment

Recognition is awarded only after qualifying thresholds are met and verified within official systems. Pledges or pending contributions do not confer recognition until funds are received and recorded.

Important: Some states set earlier RPAC deadlines to allow time for funds to be transmitted to National RPAC. If you plan to invest later in the year, check with your state association to ensure your contribution counts toward the current recognition year.

Do my RPAC Major Investor contributions (Sterling R, Crystal R, etc.) count toward President’s Circle?

No. RPAC Major Investor contributions and President’s Circle investments serve distinct but complementary purposes.

• RPAC Major Investor contributions support RPAC’s collective political infrastructure.

• President’s Circle investments are directed to the campaigns of REALTOR® Champions selected through the national RPAC process.

Both are essential to building sustained REALTOR® influence—but funds invested in RPAC do not count toward President’s Circle investment requirements.

How many opportunities are there to invest each year?

There are four President’s Circle investment rounds offered annually.

Members may participate in as many or as few rounds as they choose, provided the total annual investment requirements are met by the September 30 deadline.

How do I make my President’s Circle investments?

All President’s Circle investments are made through the secure online platform at:

presidentscircle.realtor

The platform collects funds and distributes them directly to the appropriate campaigns in accordance with federal election law.

Can I invest outside of the official President’s Circle email rounds?

Yes. Members may visit presidentscircle.realtor at any time to make investments.

Email communications simply notify members when new rounds open or when additional REALTOR® Champions are added.

How can I see a record of my completed investments?

Once logged into the portal, select “My Investments” in the top right-hand corner to view:

• Your complete investment history

• Contribution receipts

• Transaction details

May I invest in any Congressional candidate through President’s Circle?

No. President’s Circle investments are limited to candidates selected by the national RPAC Disbursement Trustees.

This focused approach ensures REALTORS® invest collectively in a small number of proven, incumbent REALTOR® Champions—maximizing impact and reinforcing long-term relationships.

Which President’s Circle members receive preferred hotel placement at national meetings?

President’s Circle members who are Platinum Rs receive guaranteed headquarters hotel placement at national meetings the following year.

Because national meetings are planned well in advance, headquarters placement cannot be guaranteed until the year after Platinum R status is achieved.

Example:
If a member becomes a Platinum R and joins President’s Circle on August 1, 2025, they will receive guaranteed headquarters hotel placement at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and NAR NXT in 2026.

How can I see which members in my state are part of President’s Circle?

The President’s Circle roster is updated weekly and available online.

If you need assistance confirming a member’s President’s Circle status or recognition standing, contact RPAC staff at PC@NAR.REALTOR.