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.
“A new year brings both opportunities and challenges, and 2026 is no exception,” 2026 NAR President Kevin Brown writes.
Recent legislative victories and improving market fundamentals provide a bullish outlook for Florida real estate in 2026, Florida REALTORS® President Tim Weisheyer writes.
For nearly two decades, MIAMI REALTORS® and Florida REALTORS® led the charge to end a tax that was as high as 7% in South Florida.
The NAHB submitted more than 35 recommendations to reduce the regulatory burden on the housing industry and lower costs for homebuyers, Chairman Buddy Hughes writes.
The Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® continue to look for ways to enhance BeachesMLS for members.
The MIAMI REALTORS® advocacy team landed major legislative wins for South Florida property owners and real estate professionals during Tallahassee’s 2025 legislative session.
2025 Illinois REALTORS® President Tommy Choi asks if AI is helping us eliminate bias in real estate or reinforcing it in ways we don’t even realize.
“You don’t have to choose between volunteer leadership and success in real estate. In fact, stepping up could be the very thing that takes your career to the next level.” — Natalie Derrick, 2025 president, Women’s Council of REALTORS Florida
“Global is at the core of our mission,” writes MIAMI Association of REALTORS® CEO Teresa King Kinney. Here’s how.
“NAMB continues to lead the way in protecting mortgage brokers, as well as their businesses and the consumers they serve,” writes Chief Executive Director Valerie Sanders.
What do you think about your Realtor associations, local, state and national? We asked, and you answered.
Eddie Blanco, broker/owner of Stratwell in Miami and Naples was named 2025 chairman of the board.
Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® prioritizes its membership by investing in the future of our industry.
Dayton REALTORS® serves over 5,000 MLS subscribers in the southwest Ohio region.
NAR President Kevin Sears says the real estate industry is at a “pivotal moment.” Overall though, he’s optimistic about 2025.
Every month, South Florida Agent features a message from local or national association leaders. These were the most-read Association News items in 2024.