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Dear Members,
It has been an incredible privilege and honor to have been given the opportunity to serve as your 2025 President. Thank you for the confidence and trust you have placed in me.
I would like to pay tribute to the group of directors, volunteers, members and staff whose time and passion has helped make NABOR® a better association and as a result, helped you and your business grow.
We worked diligently together to do the right things, at the right time and for the right reasons. Thank you to everyone who, in cooperation and consensus, helped me accomplish the goals I set for 2025:
1. Lead through fostering teamwork
2. Reinforce the value of NABOR® to members
3. Communicate the value of a REALTOR® to the public
4. Advocate for private property rights, fair and attainable housing, and homeownership.
I will be handing over the gavel to the competent Christine Citrano, your incoming President, who will serve NABOR® exceptionally well in 2026 along with the capable and talented incoming Board of Directors. Best wishes to everyone for future success.
Sincerely,
Terrilyn VanGorder
President
| | | | Learn more about Ardi by viewing the video below. | | NABOR® STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2028 | | The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® is proud to announce the implementation of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. We encourage you to review the summary of the Strategic Plan below, our roadmap to success for NABOR® and our members. | | |
OCTOBER HOUSING MARKET MOMENTUM FINDS BALANCE
Increased foot traffic at open houses in October was a positive sign indicating the Naples housing market is building momentum as it approaches snowbird season. Buyers are responding to improved affordability. Broker analysts reviewing the October 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), were concerned that reduced activity in the first quarter of the year – due to consumer uncertainty caused by tariffs – would linger for months; but the October report revealed not only market resilience, but a return to a balanced housing market.
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THE NABOR® SALES CONTRACT FROM A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
By Charles Whittington, Esq. and Nick Bobzien, REALTOR®
The NABOR® Sales Contract is arguably the oldest continuously utilized form of sales contract used in Florida. In fact, the NABOR® Sales Contract was first used approximately a decade before the first FR/BAR contract was. Every two years, a hardworking group of REALTORS® and attorneys gather in a room lined with mahogany wood shelves and many leather bound books to discuss, debate, argue, finesse and work through updates and refinements to the form contracts. That hard work and dedication has resulted in a balanced, well-reasoned set of contracts that have stood up to legal debate and review.
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NEW LISTING OPTIONS AND NEW NABOR® FORM-OFFICE EXCLUSIVE OR DELAYED SYNDICATION
By: William G. Morris, Esq., Attorney and Jeffrey Jones, Broker
NAR has done it again. NAR changed the rules for MLS to allow new options. The options can be elected by sellers using NABOR® forms, but only if they use NABOR®’s new form “Addendum to Listing Contract Exempt or Delayed Marketing Election” or an alternative form that has been prepared by your Broker for the use of these new NAR rules. Please know that the use of either option is subject to approval by your Broker. Please ensure that your Broker’s Policy will permit you to offer either option to your Seller.
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NAVIGATING HURRICANE SEASON: FLOOD DISCLOSURES AND NABOR® CONTRACT ESSENTIALS
By Morgan C. Hila, Esq., Christopher R. O’Brien, Esq. and Martin Nestares, Esq.
The appeal of living in Florida is undeniable, with sunshine, beaches and beautiful weather nearly year-round, but with the many benefits comes the certainty that hurricane season is an unavoidable reality. For Realtors®, this reality extends beyond person preparedness to professional responsibility. Hurricane season underscores the importance of ensuring buyers are fully informed about potential delays with respect to transactions and potential casualty to property. In the event of property damage, Realtors® and buyers should be aware of the statutory disclosure requirements with respect to flood damage. Florida’s statutory flood disclosure requirements mean that transparency is not only the best practice but a legal obligation which helps buyers make informed decisions while also protecting agents and sellers from liability.
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FAIR HOUSING TRAINING REQUIREMENT
REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing / Anti-Bias Training upon becoming a member, and every 3 years thereafter, coinciding with the Code of Ethics training timeline. This requirement is in addition to the Code of Ethics training. Qualified training must be of not less than 2 hours of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. This requirement began January 1, 2025 with a deadline of December 31, 2027.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALTY KNOWLEDGE CAN HELP
BOOST YOUR SALARY AND CLIENT BASE
NABOR® offers a full range of classes for your professional development and to fulfill your COE training requirement. Many courses are free or at a very low cost. View the class schedule at the link on the right.
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| | | HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE CEO | | |
December at NABOR® — Celebrating Our Community & Looking Ahead
As the year draws to a close, we’re excited to bring you a lineup of December events that celebrate our REALTOR® community, bring us together, and set the stage for a strong year ahead. Whether you’re wrapping up business for 2025 or strategizing for 2026, December offers opportunities to connect, learn, and reflect.
As your association, we want to wish each of you — and your families — a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season. Whether you’re closing deals, hosting clients, visiting loved ones, or simply taking a moment to pause: may this be a meaningful time of reflection and rejuvenation.
We are grateful for your service, your professionalism, and your role in supporting the vitality of the Naples real-estate community. Let’s enjoy the season, support each other, and return empowered to make 2026 our best year yet.
Highlights to mark on your calendar
- Our annual Installation Banquet — slated for Saturday, December 6 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples — where we will unite in service, honor leadership, and enjoy an evening of cocktails, an exciting program and dancing.
- The “Lunch & Learn: Buyer-Broker and Compensation Agreements” class on Tuesday, December 9, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., is a timely educational opportunity to refine your contract and compensation strategies.
- (For additional events throughout the month such as committee meetings, holiday socials or community service efforts — check the full December calendar on the NABOR® website for times, locations and registration details.)
Board of Director’s Motions:
MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the MLS Committee recommends that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) approve increasing the years of sold date going out in our data feeds from 3 years to 5 years.
MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the NABOR® Charitable Foundation approves imposing a cap of $50,000 per year, of contributions from NABOR® to the Foundation, from all funding sources including late fees, fines and reactivation fees. Using the MLS for profit funds contributed for tax benefits, where they apply. Always pulling first from MLS fines, and MLS reactivation fees for the best tax benefit.
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We look forward to seeing you in class or online this December. Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
MARTY MANION, CAE, RCE, CIPS
Chief Executive Officer
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