Welcome to the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®!
ECAR is a 501 (c)(6) organization made up of more than 5,000 REALTOR® members covering Okaloosa and Walton counties ready to serve buyers, sellers and the public. Thanks to volunteer leadership, committee members and staff, ECAR helps REALTORS® so that REALTORS® can help their customers and clients.
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The Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS® (ECAR) is part of a three-pronged system. There are three distinct types of membership as a REALTOR®, and they all work together. In order to call yourself a REALTOR®, you must belong to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In order to belong to NAR, you must belong to the state association (Florida REALTORS®) and the local association. Because of a rule called “Board of Choice,” a REALTOR® can belong to any local association. ECAR is the local association to join in Northwest Florida – no other association compares.
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Reminder: Walton County Signage Code
ECAR Hosts a morning with Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist
Special thanks to all who joined us Friday, April 26th for the Member Meeting and Dr. Lawrence Yun event! We were honored so many of you from across the panhandle were able to join us for the incredible insight and information from Dr. Lawrence Yun. As promised,...
Update from NAR Legal Counsel : New F.A.Q.
Hello,We are writing to share that we have updated our FAQ to include additional information and clarity about written buyer agreements. As you know, as a part of our settlement, we have agreed to require MLS participants working with buyers to enter into written...
Litigation Update: Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement Granted
From NAR Legal Counsel Katie Johnson: Today, Judge Bough granted that motion which means that as of today, the settlement agreement is preliminarily approved. Settlement class members are now enjoined from filing complaints or prosecuting any claims based on the type...
Litigation Update: Motion Filed for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement
From NAR Legal Counsel: Late last night, on April 19, 2024, Plaintiffs’ counsel filed a Motion for Preliminary Approval of this agreement with the federal court in the Western District of Missouri. Importantly, this filing initiates the 60-day time period during which...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued guidance, echoing sentiments already shared by FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon
Read more here: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/gses-will-not-count-buyer-agent-commissions-as-ipcs/
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Join more than 5,000 REALTORS® locally and over 1.2 million across the nation. These REALTORS® are dedicated to serving America’s property owners at the local, state and national levels. Your success is imperative to us. The leadership and staff of ECAR are part of a powerful team working with you to excel in the real estate industry.
