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.
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®
“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
“The slowdown should bring some more balance and normalcy to our market, which had become extremely overheated between the fall of 2020 and the end of last year. That will be good for the long-term health of the local housing market, but it also brings challenges.” — Melvin A. Vieira, Jr.
NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter discusses the potential opportunities of smaller starter homes amid the nation’s affordability crisis.
“It’s important to know these key indicators not just across the whole Cape, but in each town and village to be able to assess in real time what is happening in the real estate market.” — Ryan Castle, CEO, Cape Cod Association of Realtors
“Lawmakers seek to build consensus and we – the real estate industry – can show widespread support for our position by acting collectively.” — Patricia Baumer, Director of Government Affairs, Greater Boston Real Estate Board