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.

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.

Northwest MLS to unveil powerful mobile app

The new Northwest MLS mobile app means that brokers can engage with their clients from practically anywhere.

What’s up at the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Seattle Metro

The Women’s Council of REALTORS® Seattle Metro serves the Greater Seattle & Eastside areas.

Closing the wealth gap in America. Our time is now!

“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.

Multigenerational homebuying and mortgage-readiness fueling Latino homeownership rates

“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.”

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