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JULY 1, 2026

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Summer is here in all its glory. Warmer days, possible rain showers in the afternoon, Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks, and more.

The pace of life in Naples is a little slower, with our winter residents having headed north for the summer. Now we can take advantage of shorter lines at the grocery store, getting reservations at the newest restaurants, and enjoying some beach time without the crowds.

However, we continue to work hard for our members. The staff has been busy hosting some terrific educational courses; our advocacy committees are keeping tabs on both city and county happenings to help protect private property rights; we hosted our annual Family Fun Day, which was our largest ever, with over 1,500 attendees! This is a wonderful way for NABOR to give back to our community. And we are still writing contracts!

We are also planning a Water Clean Up Day, tentatively July 31^st, to keep our waters and surrounding areas looking as beautiful as possible. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Deborah Linville at NABOR. 

With appreciation,



Christine Citrano

2026 President, Naples Area Board of REALTORS®

NOW ACCEPTING BOARD APPLICATIONS FOR 2027

The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) seeks leaders for the 2027 Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to shape our board and the business support it provides to you and our industry. Elected officers and directors will fill those positions for both NABOR® and M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. (M.L.S.). The available positions are:

2027 OFFICERS

1. President-elect
2. Vice President/Secretary
3. Treasurer

Note: 2026 President-elect REALTOR® Shaun Garry automatically assumes the 2027 presidency per the bylaws, Article XI, Section I.

MARKET REPORT



May Home Sales Trim Inventory Heading into Summer

Naples, Fla. (June 19, 2026) – New listings added to the Naples housing market were unable to keep pace with buyer demand in May, leading to a 22 percent decline in overall inventory. The market added 991 new listings during the month, while 1,066 homes went under contract (pending sales). Inventory was further reduced by strong sales activity. Over the past 12 months, closed sales have outperformed the previous 12-month period, and that momentum continued in May. Overall closed sales increased 13.9 percent, rising to 900 transactions from 790 in May 2025. Broker analysts reviewing the May 2026 Market Report from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS^® (NABOR^®), which tracks home listings and sales throughout Collier County (excluding Marco Island), report that the combination of shrinking inventory and strong buyer activity signals a competitive market. Therefore, homebuyers should act quickly when they find the right property this summer. 

LEGAL RESOURCES

Where Realtors make errors playing attorneys aka UPL

By Kelly Capolino and Sam Saad, Esq.

In today’s real estate market, agents are expected to wear many hats — negotiator, marketer, coordinator, and trusted advisor. But there is one role a Realtor® must avoid: ATTORNEY.

In Florida, the unauthorized practice of law (“UPL”) can expose real estate professionals to serious liability, disciplinary action, and even criminal penalties in certain situations. The good news is that most UPL issues can be avoided with awareness and proper boundaries.

Below are several common pitfalls Florida Realtors should avoid:

Finding the Legal Answers You Need — Faster and Easier with FreeFuse

By Marty Manion, NABOR CEO; Wade Mastro, NABOR® Videographer



NABOR® continues to look for new ways to make important member education more accessible, practical, and easy to use. One example is the use of FreeFuse, an interactive video technology now being used to help members navigate legal resources, contract training, and NABOR® contract-related videos.

Legal classes and contract updates are incredibly valuable, but they can also be lengthy. A four-hour class may contain exactly the answer you need, but finding that answer later can be difficult if you have to scroll, fast-forward, rewind, or guess where a specific topic was discussed. FreeFuse helps solve that problem by making long-form video content easier to search, navigate, and revisit.

FINCEN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE RULE ON HOLD:

WHAT FLORIDA REALTORS® NEED TO KNOW NOW

By Dawn Wheldon and Sam Saad III



A significant development at the federal level is reshaping the immediate compliance landscape for residential real estate professionals. On March 19, 2026, a federal district court in Texas vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Rule. The court determined that FinCEN exceeded its statutory authority under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). As a result, the rule has been set aside—at least for now.

FinCEN has since issued a clear statement: “In light of a federal court decision, reporting persons are not currently required to file real estate reports with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.”

EVENTS

MLS TOOLS

ADVOCACY

Congress Passes the Largest Housing Reform Bill in Decades. Congress approved the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, one of the most significant federal housing policy packages in decades. 

Florida Legislature Places Major Property Tax Amendment on the November Ballot. During the June Special Session, the Florida Legislature approved a constitutional amendment that would substantially increase the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes if approved by voters in November 2026.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

NEW 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 no 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.

CONSUMER RESOURCES FROM NAR

Share these NAR Consumer Guides with your customers to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. The guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy.

Navigating Mortgage Interest Rate Shifts

Financing a Renovation When You Buy

Staging Your House for a Sale

Spotting Deepfake Scams in Real Estate

Are You Ready to Invest in Real Estate?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALTY KNOWLEDGE CAN HELP BOOST YOUR SALARY AND CLIENT BASE.

PODCASTS

REALTOR^® STORE

COFFEE TABLE BOOK

This high-quality, beautifully illustrated book exquisitely depicts the distinctive architecture of Naples. It is a hard-cover, fabric wrapped edition that features over 100 watercolor paintings of the community by the author and artist, Richard Diedrich. The book's focus is on the history of Old Naples and commemorates architecture of the town's Historic District, some dating to the 19th Century. It would make a spectacular closing gift! $75 in the REALTOR^® store!

SUPRA

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For Supra questions and troubleshooting services, please contact supra@nabor.com, call 239-597-1666 or contact the Supra Support Line at 877-699-6787.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Dear NABOR^® Members,

As we move into July, I want to thank our members, volunteers, committee leaders, and staff for the energy and dedication you continue to bring to NABOR®. Your involvement strengthens our association, supports our profession, and helps us continue delivering meaningful value to our members and community.

June was a busy and rewarding month, highlighted by another successful Family Fun Day. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, sponsored, participated, and helped welcome so many local families to this special community event. It is always a wonderful reflection of the REALTOR® spirit and NABOR’s commitment to giving back.

July is an excellent time to invest in your business and professional growth. Our education calendar includes a variety of opportunities designed to help members sharpen their skills, stay current on industry practices, and make the most of the tools available through NABOR® and the MLS. Our Community Involvement Committee will support the Harry Chapin Food Bank on July 22, and YPN will host its Headshots and Happy Hour event on July 23. These programs offer valuable opportunities to give back, build relationships, and engage with fellow members.

Looking ahead, applications for the 2027 NABOR® Board of Directors are available through July 17. Serving in a leadership role is an important way to help shape the future of our association and our industry.

Thank you for your continued engagement, professionalism, and commitment to NABOR®. I hope you have a productive and successful July.

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 a new field in Residential Rentals – Short Term – “Single Months Offered”- Yes/No.

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 a new field in Residential Rentals – Short Term – “Rental Range Rate”- _____ to ______. This will be a required field and will be syndicated out in place of “Off Season” and “Season”.

MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) approves NABOR donating $100 to NAR Realtors Relief.

MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. approve to reevaluate the Committee Budgets for classes, events and activities based upon actual Debriefing forms completed to-date.

MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of Naples Area Board of REALTORS® direct the Budget Evaluation Workgroup approves to develop a committee budget reevaluation policy, to be performed at a minimum on a semiannual basis, for all classes, events and activities.

MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. and M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. approve the Internal Audit Summary of the 2025 Books.

MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. approves to direct the Budget Evaluation Workgroup to conduct a reevaluation of external Conference Center rentals in relation to both our actual related expense and pricing structure to the local market.

Warm regards,



MARTY MANION, CAE, RCE, CIPS

Chief Executive Officer

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