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.
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 McGrew.
A message from Frankie Callen Elliott, vice president, governmental affairs, for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association.
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.
What can new real estate professionals do to find success in the industry?
While the real estate industry has historically been male-dominated, an increasing number of women in the field highlights the importance of encouraging them to become leaders, according to Carissa Zedaker, the 2023 president of the Women’s Council of Realtors Atlanta.
“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 the real estate industry rocks on, we are faced with unique opportunities to showcase who we are and how to differentiate ourselves, our services and show our value,” writes Patrick Bell, president of the 400 North Association of REALTORS®.
As we look forward to another year, I am optimistic for what the future holds. Yes, we’ll have challenges to work through, but the future for our city is bright.
Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.
Leaders of local and national Realtors associations shared their wisdom and unique perspectives throughout the year. Today we share the most-popular pieces they penned.
Atlanta-area Realtors need to work to increase housing opportunities for all in the year ahead.
“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
Sebastian Riveros, president of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, discusses the important contributions NAHREP has made toward his personal and professional growth.
NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter discusses the potential opportunities of smaller starter homes amid the nation’s affordability crisis.