CENTURY 21 CALL TO ACTION

Tom Kunz is asking for our help... please see below

Dear CENTURY 21® Broker,

I need your help. I’m writing to you today and asking you to deliver a message that could have historic impacts on our industry and the economy.

In May the CENTURY 21 National Brokers Communication Congress and the CENTURY 21 International Headquarters leadership team met with 115 U.S. Representatives and Senators in Washington, D.C. to push for legislative priorities that many believe will stimulate demand for housing and ultimately improve the economy. That was a great start, but we need our politicians to take action; which is why I’m asking for your help.

Congress is in recess this week. Your local Representatives and Senators are likely in their home offices for the balance of the week. Please contact your local congressmen and women to ask for their support for the following:

- Extend the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers to all buyers of primary residences and continue it for an additional year

- Increase the tax credit to $15,000

- Make the tax credit available on homes valued at existing FHA conforming loan standards and remove income restrictions

The real estate industry does play an important role in the U.S. economy. NAR estimates that each home sale at the median price generates approximately $62,000 of economic impact. According to Bureau of Economic Analysis, housing and housing related services are responsible for 21% of U.S. GDP*. Industry leaders agree that taking action as described above could contribute to our economic recovery.

Please arrange to meet your representative in person or on the phone. I understand that you are busy, but the time that you take now in talking to your elected officials will pay dividends over the balance of the coming months and years.

I have attached a series of Legislative Advocacy Talking Points to aid you in this effort, as well as a letter template to send to your local representatives, if you are unable to call.

As always I appreciate everything that you do!

Sincerely,

Tom Kunz, President & CEO
Century 21 Real Estate LLC