Association News

Real estate associations support brokers in a number of ways, many of which take place behind the scenes. What’s happening at your local association? How are they serving their members? This monthly feature, penned by association leaders, offers the inside scoop on how associations small and large are helping to improve the industry.

A mantra for longevity in real estate: You can’t make everyone happy — you’re not pizza

NAGLREP Founder Jeff Berger reflects on how to implement “golden nuggets” to improve your business.

Women’s Council of REALTORS®: Empowering women in real estate leadership

“Our mission is to influence the growth of women leaders and increase our presence in decision-making roles within the real estate industry,” says Women’s Council of REALTORS® Washington President Jennifer Shupe.

Why the housing affordability crisis should be priority No. 1 this election season

“Politicians should understand that the biggest concern for most Americans in this election season is the housing affordability crisis,” says NAHB Chairman Carl Harris.

NWMLS offers tools and resources to enhance broker marketing strategies

Tara Marino, director of communication and training at Northwest MLS, offers examples of resources that brokers have at their disposal to generate business.

Buyer’s agents play a vital role in growing homeownership

“Buyer’s agents are not just facilitators; they are educators and advocates,” writes NAHREP President Nora Aguirre.

Realtors champion volunteerism, often leading by example

Realtors around King County are serving not just their home buyers and sellers, but also as volunteers for charities in their communities.

The history of listing search: 40 years of NWMLS powering the region’s real estate industry

Reflecting on how brokers advertised and searched for listings over the years.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers celebrates 50 years

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the voice of the mortgage industry since 1973.

Northwest MLS celebrates 40th anniversary

Northwest MLS serves over 2,500 member offices and over 32,000 brokers and appraisers.

Navigating the 2024 real estate market: Challenges, opportunities and empowering the next generation

New NAR president Tracy Kasper discusses the recent lawsuits against NAR before delving into a market forecast for 2024.

New partnerships and resources provide optimistic outlooks for real estate in Seattle and beyond

NWMLS continues to put transparency and education front-and-center for its members.

Brokers reaffirming membership with local, national REALTOR® associations

Seattle King County REALTORS® is grateful to members who are reaffirming their membership and pledging to remain engaged as volunteers.

Real estate attorneys will ‘battle’ to raise money for educational scholarships

Real estate attorneys will debate the merits of various legal dilemmas, while at the same time raising funds for the Seattle First Citizen Scholarship Foundation.

Standing firm in the face of disaster: The REALTORS® Relief Foundation impact

NAR’s Realtor Relief Foundation garners financial support throughout the year, enabling them to act maximum impact when natural disaster strikes, explains RRF President Michael C. McGrew.

Nonpartisan REALTOR® Party advocates for homeownership, sensible public policies and candidates who share Realtor values

Advocacy activities are unified under the non-partisan REALTOR® Party umbrella.

Follow the data, play the long game and launch a real estate podcast on YouTube

Jeff Berger, founder of The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, suggests that YouTube is the platform real estate professionals should focus on.

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