Posts by Claire Brenneman
2026 Member Survey: What We Learned (And What’s Next)
Back to Blog March 2, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 a token of our appreciation, we are giving three $50 gift cards randomly to those…
Read MoreFinCEN Real Estate Reporting Begins March 1, 2026
Back to Blog March 2, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 rule comes from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department…
Read MoreIs Your Member Profile Working as Hard as You Are?
Back to Blog February 17, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 — and that can create confusion for fellow members, affiliates, and even consumers trying to connect.…
Read MoreAre You Doing Good?
Back to Blog February 9, 2026 Claire Brenneman Being a REALTOR® means more than helping people buy and sell homes. It means being part of a community, showing up, lending a hand, and using your time and talents to care for the places and people that make Northwest Montana home. At the Northwest Montana Association…
Read MoreLet’s talk GRI in 2026
Back to Blog Let’s talk GRI in 2026 February 2, 2026 Claire Brenneman We’ve had a few folks reach out with questions about GRI this year. After class cancellations last year, they are simply looking for updates. So, here’s an easy, no stress rundown to help you get back on track and plan ahead for…
Read MoreUpcoming Required Mobile App Update – Effective February 2, 2026
Back to Blog Upcoming Required Mobile App Update – Effective February 2, 2026 January 26, 2026 Claire Brenneman NMAR is sharing an important update from SentriLock regarding the SentriKey® Real Estate mobile app. This update, effective February 2, 2026, is part of SentriLock’s quarterly process to ensure all users are running the most secure and…
Read MoreTeach with Homeward
Back to Blog January 26, 2026 Claire Brenneman Strong communities start with informed homeowners. This spring, we are excited to partner with Homeword, Sustainable Communities for All, to support homebuyer education right here in the Flathead Valley. Homeword is a local nonprofit dedicated to creating sustainable communities by helping people achieve successful homeownership. Through education,…
Read MoreA Little Holiday Mystery
Back to Blog January 20, 2026 Claire Brenneman While prepping for our Christmas Wrapping Days this year, we uncovered a surprise tucked into our wrapping supplies: a small stack of printed photographs. We’ve added the photos below in hopes of tracking down their owner. They appear to be personal keepsakes and definitely weren’t meant to…
Read MoreThe FSBO Illusion
Back to Blog January 12, 2026 Claire Brenneman Every few years, the housing market experiences a renewed wave of do-it-yourself confidence. With online listing tools, social media marketing, and instant cash-offer companies, some homeowners decide to sell without a REALTOR®. For many sellers, the motivation is simple: avoid paying a commission and keep more of…
Read More2026 NMAR Education Program | Registration Open
Back to Blog 2026 NMAR Education Course Schedule | Registration Open January 5, 2026 Claire Brenneman Ready to invest in your professional growth? Registration is officially open for NMAR’s upcoming education classes, and we’re excited to kick off another strong year of learning, connection, and skill-building. How to Get Registered Getting started is simple: Purchase…
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