News (NMAR, MAR, & NAR)
NMAR vs. MLS: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Back to Blog March 23, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 purposes. Let’s break it down. Who We Are: Your Local Association The Northwest Montana Association of…
Read MoreCode of Ethics: What It Means for You and How to Use It
Back to Blog March 9, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 the National Association of REALTORS®. That Code is what sets REALTORS® apart from licensees who are…
Read MoreStarting Strong with NMAR: A Guide for New REALTORS®
Back to Blog March 6, 2026 Claire Brenneman 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 and resources you’ll want to tackle early in your REALTOR® career here in Northwest Montana.…
Read More2026 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 MoreWrapping Up a Steller Education Year & Looking Ahead to 2026
Wrapping Up a Steller Education Year and Looking Ahead to 2026 November 12, 2025 Claire Brenneman The Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) celebrated a successful 2025 education year, providing members with a dynamic mix of classes designed to expand knowledge, sharpen skills, and prepare for the evolving real estate market. This year’s curriculum offered…
Read More2025 Final Slate of Electors
Back to Blog September 22, 2025 2025-2026 Association Board of Directors Final Election Slate REALTORS® will receive a ballot in your email that will be sent out on September 26th. Voting will be open from September 26th – October 9th (closes at 5:00 pm) Winners will be announced live (Facebook and in Office) on October…
Read More2025 REALTOR Celebration Award Winners
2025 REALTOR Celebration Award Winners Back to Blog June 23, 2025 nathanm@nmar.com (Pictured Above) 2025 REALTOR® of the Year: Jesse Plevel, Re/Max Mountain View (Pictured Above) 2025 Jean Carter Spirit Award: Joni McKiernan, Re/Max Glacier Country (Pictured Above) 2025 NMAR Good Neighbor Award: Bruce Young, Land & Lake Realty Kalispell— Thursday at the 2025 REALTOR®…
Read MoreNMAR Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership
NMAR Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership Back to Blog June 13, 2025 nathanm@nmar.com Kalispell, MT (June 13, 2025) – During the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, a delegation of members from Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® met with members…
Read More[2/19/25] – NMAR Office Updates
[2/19/25] – NMAR Office Updates NMAR Members and Affiliates bookmark this page to keep updated on the newest information about our building. This page will be updated periodically. 2/19/2025 – Recent Updates NMAR Offices will be closed February 27th-28th to allow the Association to move to 2282 US 93 South, Kalispell, MT. During this transition,…
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