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Press releases, articles, and blogs covering all aspects of the Association and Real Estate Industry in Northwest Montana.

Generosity at Work: Your Foundation in Action

April 27, 2026

Back to Blog When NMAR members give to the Charitable Foundation, that generosity doesn’t disappear into an account somewhere. It comes back home. It shows up in classrooms, community tables, and organizations quietly doing the…

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Market Update – March 2026

April 20, 2026

Back to Blog The March numbers are in, and the story is pretty clear: the market is adjusting. Across Flathead, Lincoln, and Lake counties, activity picked up while prices softened. Closed sales jumped 42.9% year-over-year,…

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Better. Fairer. Stronger

April 6, 2026

Back to Blog Fair Housing is not just a legal requirement it is about making sure everyone in our community has an equal shot at finding a home. When REALTORS® follow Fair Housing principles, we…

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Why the “Three-Way Agreement” Actually Matters (More Than You Think)

March 30, 2026

Back to Blog Let’s be honest, most REALTORS® don’t wake up thinking about association structure. You’re focused on clients, closings, and keeping deals together. Fair. But behind every showing, contract, and commission check is something…

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NMAR vs. MLS: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)

March 23, 2026

Back to Blog If you’ve ever wondered whether the Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) and the Montana Regional MLS are the same thing…you’re not alone. They work closely together, but they are separate organizations with different roles, different leadership, and different…

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Code of Ethics: What It Means for You and How to Use It

March 9, 2026

Back to Blog When you joined the Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS®, you didn’t just join a trade group. You committed to a higher professional standard.  The Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® enforces the REALTOR® Code of Ethics locally on behalf of…

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Starting Strong with NMAR: A Guide for New REALTORS®

March 6, 2026

Back to Blog Getting started as a new REALTOR® can feel like a lot – new terms, processes, and systems to learn. To make it easier, we’ve combined NMAR’s official onboarding steps with helpful tips…

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2026 Member Survey: What We Learned (And What’s Next)

March 2, 2026

Back to Blog Over 300 members responded to our 2026 Annual Member Survey. That is huge and proof that when we ask, you answer. A big thank-you to everyone who completed the survey! 🙌 As…

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FinCEN Real Estate Reporting Begins March 1, 2026

March 2, 2026

Back to Blog What Montana Buyers, Sellers, and REALTORS® Need to Know As of March 1, 2026, the new federal residential real estate reporting requirement is officially in effect nationwide, including here in Montana. The…

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Is Your Member Profile Working as Hard as You Are?

February 17, 2026

Back to Blog Your business evolves. Your contact information changes. Brokerages grow, merge, and launch new offices. But if your member profile hasn’t been updated to reflect those changes, it’s not working for you –…

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