<![CDATA[GAAR Blog]]> http://www.gaar.com/blog en Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS Copyright 2026 2026-08-18T21:51:00+00:00 Appeals Court Upholds NAR Settlement in Sitzer-Burnett Case https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/appeals-court-upholds-nar-settlement-in-sitzer-burnett-case https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/appeals-court-upholds-nar-settlement-in-sitzer-burnett-case#When:17:53:00Z Appeals Court Upholds NAR Settlement in Sitzer-Burnett Case

A federal appeals court has affirmed the lower court’s approval of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement in the Sitzer-Burnett case, providing additional certainty for REALTORS®, brokerages, MLSs, and…

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Serve up new relationships, grow your business, and enjoy an evening on the court with fellow GAAR members and Affiliates.

Business is built on relationships, and there's no better place…

]]> 2026-08-19T17:26:00+00:00 No, Property Shield Emails are Not a Scam https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/property-shield-emails https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/property-shield-emails#When:17:14:00Z No, Property Shield Emails are Not a Scam

A new SWMLS benefit is working behind the scenes to detect fraudulent listings and alert you early, so you can act quickly and protect your clients, your listings, and your…

]]> 2026-08-19T17:14:00+00:00 Does That Listing Have ‘Emotional Stickiness?’ Why You Want It https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/does-that-listing-have-emotional-stickiness-why-you-want-it https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/does-that-listing-have-emotional-stickiness-why-you-want-it#When:14:00:00Z Does That Listing Have ‘Emotional Stickiness?’ Why You Want It

Here’s how strategic staging can create emotional ROI, helping buyers connect with a listing, envision themselves living there and remember it long after the showing.

A home’s price and square…

]]> 2026-08-19T14:00:00+00:00 How the Proposed Sandia Mountains Land Transfer May Affect Real Estate https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/proposed-sandia-mountains-land-transfer https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/proposed-sandia-mountains-land-transfer#When:21:51:00Z How the Proposed Sandia Mountains Land Transfer May Affect Real Estate

A proposal involving nearly 10,000 acres on the west side of the Sandia Mountains is drawing attention from residents, recreation groups, conservation organizations, and other community stakeholders across the Albuquerque…

]]> 2026-08-18T21:51:00+00:00 When Does Enhancing Listing Photos Go Too Far? https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/when-does-enhancing-listing-photos-go-too-far https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/when-does-enhancing-listing-photos-go-too-far#When:18:08:00Z When Does Enhancing Listing Photos Go Too Far?

AI tools can make a home look bigger, brighter and better. But what happens when buyers show up and reality doesn’t match?

Some house hunters say they’re feeling “housefished”—the new…

]]> 2026-08-18T18:08:00+00:00 GAAR President Update - July https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/gaar-president-update-july https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/gaar-president-update-july#When:17:46:00Z GAAR President Update - July

July GAAR President Update: Advocacy, Governance, REALTOR® Relief and Dash

In his July update, Chris Venegas, 2026 President of the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®, shared several initiatives moving forward…

]]> 2026-08-18T17:46:00+00:00 NAR and MLSs: Strengthening Collaboration for the Future https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-and-mlss-strengthening-collaboration-for-the-future https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-and-mlss-strengthening-collaboration-for-the-future#When:14:49:00Z NAR and MLSs: Strengthening Collaboration for the Future

The Multiple Listing Service is a critical part of the real estate marketplace, connecting brokers with accurate property information and helping create greater transparency for consumers. As the industry continues…

]]> 2026-08-18T14:49:00+00:00 A Closer Look at the 2026 Rental Market on Aug. 27 https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/rentspree-august-2026 https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/rentspree-august-2026#When:17:51:00Z A Closer Look at the 2026 Rental Market on Aug. 27

Rentals Revealed: Explore the Trends Shaping Today’s Rental Market

The rental market continues to evolve, and staying informed can help brokers better serve renters, property owners, and investors.

Join RentSpree…

]]> 2026-08-17T17:51:00+00:00 Statewide Call for Ombuds Volunteer Program https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/volunteer-for-the-realtor-ombuds-program-2026 https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/volunteer-for-the-realtor-ombuds-program-2026#When:17:30:00Z Statewide Call for Ombuds Volunteer Program

Build Better Conversations. Resolve More Conflicts. Serve Your REALTOR® Community. 

2026 REALTOR® Ombuds & Mediation Training 

Every REALTOR® will encounter conflict during their career. Whether it's a misunderstanding…

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