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.
Advocacy activities are unified under the non-partisan REALTOR® Party umbrella.
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.
The new Northwest MLS mobile app means that brokers can engage with their clients from practically anywhere.
The Women’s Council of REALTORS® Seattle Metro serves the Greater Seattle & Eastside areas.
“Our generation gets to be the one that makes a significant contribution to closing the wealth gap,” writes Nuria Rivera, president of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
“Latinos are more mortgage ready. Latinos have made strides in income and are more educated in the homebuying process,” said Nidia Fromenta Peguero of Century 21 North East in Danvers, Massachusetts. “They don’t want to rent anymore.”
Washington REALTORS® President Alisha Harrison offers agents an update on the association’s advocacy efforts and priorities as we head into 2023.
The slower pace of activity we are experiencing as the year gets underway is an ideal time to refine our goals, refresh our personal brand, hone our skills and recommit to the Realtor movement.
Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.
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King County REALTORS® can look back on a year of challenges and accomplishments while also anticipating a more balanced market in 2023.
“Nobody has a crystal ball, but we know markets are changing. It’s time to dig into your niches,” writes Jeff Berger, founder of the National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals.
“NAR has long advocated for these reductions, but the benefit of reduced fees to homebuyers is even more important today as we confront the highest mortgage rates in almost two decades.” – Leslie Rouda Smith, President of NAR
Months of preparation culminated Sept. 13 when Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) launched two redesigned websites and a refreshed brand.
NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter discusses the potential opportunities of smaller starter homes amid the nation’s affordability crisis.
“Like counterparts at nearly 400 state and local associations, this member-driven organization is focused on encouraging newer professionals to become involved with governance (policy and advocacy), leadership, education/professional development and community (volunteerism).” — Cheyenne Gillooly, YPN Chair and YPN Director at Seattle King County REALTORS®