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

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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Are You Doing Good?

February 9, 2026

Back to Blog 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…

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Let’s talk GRI in 2026

February 2, 2026

Back to Blog Upcoming Required Mobile App Update – Effective February 2, 2026 We’ve had a few folks reach out with questions about GRI this year. After class cancellations last year, they are simply looking…

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Upcoming Required Mobile App Update – Effective February 2, 2026

January 26, 2026

Back to Blog Upcoming Required Mobile App Update – Effective February 2, 2026 NMAR is sharing an important update from SentriLock regarding the SentriKey® Real Estate mobile app. This update, effective February 2, 2026, is…

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Teach with Homeward

January 26, 2026

Back to Blog 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…

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