Category: Press Release
MAAR announces support for Mobile City Council members to allow residents to vote on annexation
MOBILE, Ala. – The Mobile Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) has declared its full support for the City of Mobile Council members to give the residents an opportunity to vote on the proposed annexation of West Mobile, citing numerous benefits for the local real-estate industry. The annexation would attract a larger number of potential buyers …
HOT OFF THE PRESS! MAAR to remove MLS Areas
In the recent GCMLS Board of Directors meeting, the Directors voted to remove the MLS areas and replace them with the latest map search options. There are a variety of reasons behind the decision. Please read the attached article for some historical perspective. Plan to attend one or more of our spot-on training sessions …
& this time, we hit it out of the park – Welcoming Liz Merrow
Help us welcome our newest staff member, Liz Merrow! Liz is ready and willing to be the best Administrative Assistant. She has experience in many aspects of real estate, including mortgage lending, first-time homebuyer education and MLS. She coached softball for over 8 years and served on the park board as president for 2 of …
June is Homeownership Month!
Each year during the month of June, the Mobile Area Association of REALTORS® takes the opportunity to celebrate homeownership by showcasing individual homeowners, government officials, and various programs that protect and promote the American Dream of homeownership. Homeownership Month was created both to encourage current and future homeowners to be advocates for homeownership and …
Announcement from Realist
The Realist Sell Score is now a searchable attribute available under My Search —>Customize Search. The Sell Score is based on the Propensity to List model, now featuring a numerical value (0-1000) that predicts the relative likelihood a property will be listed for sale in the next six months. Click Here for the full announcement. …
FMLS Agreement has been signed!
Hello MAAR Family! I’m happy to share news that FMLS and the Gulf Coast MLS and Mobile Area Association of REALTORS®, comprised of roughly 1,600 MLS subscribers, have signed a significant partnership agreement. Later this summer, GCMLS members and their MLS listing data will be integrated into FMLS — greatly expanding cross-promotion of inventory across …
2021 President’s Corner – First Quarter Recap
First Quarter Recap Greetings REALTORS®! I hope everyone is having a prosperous start to 2021 as interest rates continue to remain low and property values continue to rise. Lets keep this market strong so our businesses can flourish and we keep our clients satisfied. Our market continues to remain productive and busy and I trust you …
Dee Carter
Help us welcome our newest staff member! With over 33 years in the Administration field with experience in Human Resources, accounting, and office manager. Carter is working towards finishing up her business degree. Dee was born in Mobile, and moved to Maryland when she was 14 years old. She just recently moved back over a …
Welcoming Robin Garrett
Welcome the task that makes you go beyond yourself. 2020 has been filled with change and progression. We were sad to see our beloved Stephen go… but we are so excited to welcome a fresh new face. The Mobile Association of Realtors is excited to welcome Robin Garrett to their team. Garrett comes to us …
2020 Jamie Praytor Award goes to…
The Mobile Area Association of Realtors®announced the winner of the 2020 Jamie Praytor Humanitarian Award to Melanie Bunting-Seymour! In honor of Jamie Praytor’s tireless efforts and involvement in the community throughout the years, this award is presented annually at MAAR. In addition to the recognition it brings, a $500 contribution will be presented to the …