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OCTOBER 9, 2025

Dear Members,

NABOR® has hundreds of amazing volunteers. They are the backbone of our association. Volunteers provide the fundamental structural support that is vital and necessary for NABOR® to function. We encourage you to become a volunteer. Volunteering allows you to forge connections with real estate professionals, build leadership skills and make a difference to NABOR®’s future and the community. It’s a win-win situation.

We would be truly grateful if you would serve on a committee. You can learn more about the mission of our committees and apply to join a committee HERE. Without the participation of our volunteers, NABOR® would be unable to fulfill its mission to help members grow their real estate business.

Thank you to all NABOR® volunteers for rising to the occasion and making a real difference to NABOR® and our community. We appreciate your participation, your many contributions, and the powerful impact you have had on NABOR®.

Thank you for your membership.

Sincerely,

Terrilyn VanGorder

President

PHILANTHROPY

IMMOKALEE FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE

We are proud to announce that the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® has provided support to the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, the NABOR® Charitable Foundation recipient for 2024, by securing the naming rights to a new laundry room that will provide comfort and everyday convenience for families in the Immokalee community.

NABOR® CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND



The deadline for donating to the scholarship fund is October 31, 2026. For more information, please contact NABOR® CEO marty@nabor.com. Thank you.

MARKET REPORT

NAPLES HOUSING MARKET: SUMMER SALES SURGE

The Naples housing market held steady during the summer, with inventory decreasing to pre-pandemic levels and an overall median closed price that showed strong value retention. According to the August 2025 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS^® (NABOR^®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), closed sales increased 11 percent to 604 closed sales from 544 closed sales in August 2024. Inventory of homes declined month over month through the summer but increased 9.1 percent in August to 4,892 properties from 4,485 properties in August 2024. 

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.

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 best practice but a legal obligation which helps buyers make informed decisions while also protecting agents and sellers from liability.

2025 LEGISLATIVE RECAP

By Jeff Jones and Charles Whittington, Esq.  

The 2025 Legislative Session was one for the history books! Clocking in at 105 days (as opposed to the normal 60 day session), the 2025 Session was one of the longest in the State’s history. Almost 2,000 bills were filed in the 2025 regular Session and approximately 269 bills passed both houses. It appears Governor DeSantis vetoed a total of 10 of those bills. As part of its constitutional mandate, the Legislature approved a balance budget totaling $115.1 Billion.

Our prior legislative update focused on condominium related bills. The following are some key non-condominium related takeaways for NABOR® members. (Read more in the link.)

NEW DELAYED MARKETING EXEMPT LISTING (DMEL) POLICY

Office Exclusive - Will Need a New Disclosure Form after September 30

·        The property does not go in the MLS. 

·    You may use the NABOR® form or any form that meets the NAR Requirements. Check with your broker, they may have a brokerage form to use. 

·        The listing can not be publicly marketed in any way including with signs, email blasts, group texts or social media.

·        The listing can be shared with your office and through one-on-one conversations with colleagues.

·    Days on Market (DOM) does not count if the updated listing date is included in the agreement.

·        If a listing is publicly marketed, it is in violation of the Clear Cooperation Policy and a possible $500 fine/ban by Zillow.

Delayed Distribution (Marketing) - Will Need a New Disclosure Form after SEP 30

·        A listing goes in the MLS and a new field has been added in the MLS for Delayed Distribution (Marketing): (Yes/No).

·       You may use the NABOR® form or any form that meets the NAR requirements. Check with your broker; they may have a brokerage form to use. 

·    Public marketing can start as soon as the listing is active in the MLS.

·        A listing will not be distributed across the public portals such as Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Brokerage/Agent websites etc.

·        A listing can only be delayed for seven days maximum. It will automatically be distributed on the eighth day.

·        A listing will be distributed through auto-emails of agents

·        The DOM will start counting when the listing is active.

·        Price changes will be part of the history of the property.

Property on the MLS but Not on the Internet Portals for Longer Than 7 Days

·        The property goes in the MLS and the field currently available in the MLS as “Listing on Internet” (Yes/No) would be set to "No". No maximum time is set on this field.

·    You may use the NABOR® form or any form that meets the NAR Requirements. Check with your broker, they may have a brokerage form to use. 

·     Public marketing can start as soon as the listing is active in the MLS.

·        The listing stays within the MLS.

·        The listing will be distributed through agent's auto-emails.

·        DOM will start counting when the listing is active.

·        Price changes will be part of the history of the property.

·        Seller can instruct you to release it at anytime. You must change the field to "Yes" for the listing to be distributed.

EVENTS

Contributions to RPAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary and are used for political purposes. The amounts indicated are merely guidelines and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amounts. The National Association of REALTORS® and its state and local associations will not favor or disadvantage any member because of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. Contributions received from corporate entities shall be forwarded to the National Association of Realtors Political Advocacy Fund.

MLS TOOLS

REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (RPAC)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

FAIR HOUSING TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Beginning January 1, 2025, REALTORS® are required to complete Fair Housing/Anti-Bias Training coinciding with each Code of Ethics training cycle.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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.

DIGITAL MEDIA

REALTOR^® STORE

OPEN HOUSE SIGN

Draw attention to your property with this PINK Open House Sign! This a-frame sign is lightweight (plastic), durable and perfect for promoting your open house listing. It’s 30” tall with 18” x 24” panels and folds flat for easy transportation and storage. The pink background ensures visibility and elevates your open house marketing! Buy yours for $29.95 in the REALTOR® Store.

SUPRA

If you'd like Supra e-KEY^® activation services, please contact Alyssa at 239-597-1666 or alyssa@nabor.com to schedule a phone appointment.

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.

Dear NABOR® Members,

As we enter autumn, I want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude for your continued membership in the Naples Area Board of REALTORS®. Your commitment, engagement, and passion for professionalism fuel the energy and success of our association. Every class you attend, every event you participate in, and every connection you forge strengthens our shared mission of elevating the real estate profession in Southwest Florida.

Here’s a look at what’s lined up in October. Please take advantage of these valuable educational opportunities.

Short Term Rental Specialist: Part 1

When: October 3, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (in person)

CE Credit: 3 hours (Specialty)

Instructor: Cynthia DeLuca

Details: Dive into the fast-growing short-term rental sector. Learn how to analyze, market, and manage short-term properties, and how technology plays a role.

AI in Real Estate Roundtable

When: October 2, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (in person)

CE Credit: Non-CE credits

Facilitator: Mike Downer

Details: This informal roundtable will allow you to share and explore how AI tools are being used in listings, advertising, automation, video, and more. Bring one tool or question for group discussion.

NABOR® Listing Contracts & Brokerage Relationships Seminar

When: October 15, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (in person)

CE Credit: 4 hours (Specialty)

Instructors: Bill Morris & Birgit Wolf

Details: A detailed exploration of NABOR® listing contracts and brokerage relationship forms. Class materials will be emailed in advance (no printed copies).

Understanding Buyer Broker Agreements & How to Implement Them

When: October 16, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (via Zoom)

CE Credit: 3 hours (Specialty)

Instructor: Steve David

Details: Focused on FR/BAR contracts, this class addresses how to protect your time and negotiate dedication in buyer representation.

Financing Class

When: October 20, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (via Zoom)

CE Credit: Non-CE

Instructors: Kevin Lottes & Jeff Jones

Details: Understand the financing process from pre-approval to closing, including documentation, contract obligations, and differences in seller financing.

Legal & Risk Management for Brokers

When: October 27, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (via Zoom)

CE Credit: Non-CE

Instructor: Patti Ketcham

Details: Designed for brokers and team leaders, this session covers legal exposures, compliance tools, and risk mitigation strategies.

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SEPTEMBER BOD MOTION



MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) approve moving the function of the Digital Committee to a subcommittee under the new MC3 committee, Member and Consumer Communication Committee.

We look forward to seeing you in class or online this October.

Sincerely,

MARTY MANION, CAE, RCE, CIPS

Chief Executive Officer

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