NEW RESOURCES ADDED TO THE CONSUMER GUIDE SERIES

We are pleased to share four new recently added resources in NAR's "Consumer Guide" series, which cover the following topics

NEW: Making Your Home More Energy Efficient

NEW: Real Estate Auctions

NEW: Assistance Programs

NEW: Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Markets

• Estate Planning
• Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
• Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
• Buying Land and Building a New Home
• Deeds and Titles
• Overcoming Barriers to Homeownership
• Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
• Buying Land and Building a New Home
• Deeds and Titles
• Alternative Listing Options
• Navigating Multiple Offers
• Homeowners Associations
• Marketing Your Home
• Property Taxes
• Preparing for Homeownership
• Escrow and Earnest Money
• Pricing Your Home
• Preparing to Sell Your Home
• Fire Damage and Policy Coverage
• Flood Insurance
• Homeowners Insurance
• Agency and Non-Agency Relationships
• Home Inspections
• The Appraisal Process
• Steps Between Signing & Closing on a Home
• Mortgages and Financing
• Buying Your First Home
• 10 Questions to Ask a Seller’s Agent
• 10 Questions to Ask a Buyer’s Agent
• Listing Agreements
• Fair Housing
• Multiple Listing Services
• Seller Concessions
• Why Am I Being Asked to Sign a Written Buyer Agreement?
• Open Houses and Written Agreements
• REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own
• What Veterans Need to Know About Buying a Home
• Offers of Compensation
• Negotiating Written Buyer Agreements

PAST PRESIDENTS' SCHOLARSHIP

We've extended the deadline! Share with someone who may qualify for this scholarship!

Past Presidents' Scholarship Qualification Criteria

The applicant must be:



• A college junior or senior in good standing for the academic year scholarship is received. - or - A post-graduate student in good standing seeking an advanced degree.

• If a college junior or senior undergraduate: Enrolled as a full-time student at one of the University of Nebraska campuses.

• Working toward a degree in Business Administration or Construction Management.

• Additionally, all finalists are required to attend a personal interview as part of the selection process.

The deadline to apply is Friday, August 1.

UPCOMING EDUCATION COURSES

Click on each graphic for more information and to register for a course.

APPLY TO BE AN HBAF DIRECTOR

HBAF is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support first-time home buyers in Nebraska, with an emphasis on low and moderate income individuals and communities. The foundation also works to offer housing relief to communities affected by natural disaster.

The Home Buyer's Assistance Foundation has three terms ending in 2025.

• Position Term: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2028

• Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 19th

Email hanna@nebraskarealtors.com with any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us for What's Brewing with YPN!

Wednesday, August 20 | 9:00 am | Via Zoom

Join the casual conversation with the 2025 YPN leadership about upcoming events and all things YPN, plus networking across the state!

Topic: What to Expect at Fall Meetings

Bring your coffee, and let’s chat—we can’t wait to see you there! 

Fall Meetings

September 8 - 10 | Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association invites all members to join us at our annual Fall Business Meetings for continuing education opportunities, the Installation of 2026 President, Kim Zwiener, and the 2026 Officers and Directors, Membership Luncheon, Broker Summit, networking opportunities, and more!

Registration closes at 5:00pm on August 29th!

Inauguration for Kim Zwiener

Tuesday, September 9

Cocktail Hour: 5:30 pm | Dinner: 6:30 pm | Program: 7:00 pm

The Gala | 2602 Park Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502

Garden Party Attire is Encouraged.

Broker Summit

Wednesday, September 10

9:00 am - 1:30 pm | Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott

333 S. 13th St, Lincoln

FREE to attend - lunch provided!

HOW DID WE DO?

Have a suggestion you'd like to make? Email Hanna Oltman, Communications Director, at Hanna@NebraskaREALTORS.com.