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.

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.

Access to high-value resources is critical in driving REALTOR success

The key to success rests not only in talent and hard work, but also in having access to high-value resources that elevate REALTORS.

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.

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.”

Making uncomfortable conversations comfortable through equity, diversity and inclusion

“My vision as president is to bring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to the forefront of our association,” said Arizona Association of REALTORS® President Eric Gibbs.

Building a business that thrives in any market

Ups and downs are common in the real estate market and having a strong foundation as a real estate professional can help an agent adapt to changing market conditions.

Challenges, perseverance and opportunities are on the menu for 2023

Kenny Parcell, the 2023 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, opens up about what’s in store for the coming year.

Phoenix Agent’s Top 5 Association News columns of 2022

Check out the five most-read Association News columns of 2022.

Looking ahead: Trends likely to drive Phoenix market in 2023

“Though a crystal ball into the future doesn’t exist, historic trends along with current data are pointing to a more normalized market.” — Andrea Crouch, President of Phoenix REALTORS®

NAGLREP says, “It’s time to dig into your niche”

“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 praises FHFA for reductions in loan-level pricing, use of new credit score models

“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

Phoenix market creating opportunities for homebuyers, REALTORS

From soaring prices and limited inventory to an influx of cash buyers and an eye-watering numbers of offers coming in for each listing, the Phoenix home market has been grabbing headlines for its seemingly never-ending rally. But as inflation

What September means to REALTORS® and our safety

Since 2003, September has been designated as REALTOR® Safety Month by the National Association of REALTORS®

The case for building starter homes

NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter discusses the potential opportunities of smaller starter homes amid the nation’s affordability crisis.

Taking a closer look at Arizona’s shifting real estate markets

Some predicted a bubble bursting and market crash. That has not happened.

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