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.
It’s times like these, when business practices are set to change, that associations provide their greatest value.
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers has been the voice of the mortgage industry since 1973.
“We need to focus on the importance of agency and justify our services.”
New NAR president Tracy Kasper discusses the recent lawsuits against NAR before delving into a market forecast for 2024.
REALTORS® are encouraged to take advantage of educational resources to develop and apply DEI best practices in their business.
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.
The state must build hundreds of thousands of housing units simply to meet demand, writes Daphna Fields.
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.
Being a real estate agent is not an easy career, no matter if we are in a buyer, seller or shifting market. As we are going through different stages of the real estate cycle, true professionals will learn to
“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.”
“As we begin 2023, it is a natural time to pause, reassess and plan for what the next one to three years are expected to bring,” writes David McCarthy, president of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®.
Real estate is a noble profession — really, there’s not a lot better than being able to work with our clients to make their homeownership goals a reality!
Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.
Throughout the year, leaders from local and national Realtors associations shared their wisdom and unique perspectives. Here’s a look at their most-popular pieces.
“Although the market is shifting and there are some tough headwinds facing our industry, I see plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of the real estate profession …” — John Dulczewski, Executive Vice President, Greater Boston Association of Realtors®