Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS®

In online real estate marketing, trust begins before a potential client ever makes contact. The very first pillar of posting an online real estate listing is simple but essential: clearly disclosing that you are a licensed real estate broker. Whether the listing appears on social media, a brokerage website, a marketplace platform, or a classified ad site, transparency about professional status is the foundation of ethical advertising and legal compliance. Consumers deserve to

In real estate, we talk a lot about market shifts, contracts, and client care — but this month is a reminder to also take care of the person behind the business. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s an important opportunity for REALTORS® to pause, check in with ourselves, and support one another. Our industry is fast‑paced, high‑pressure, and often emotionally demanding. Long hours, tight deadlines, and the responsibility of guiding clients through major life decisi

When you buy a home in New Mexico, your purchase agreement now includes something called Independent Consideration. This is a small, negotiated amount—that helps make the contract legally enforceable. Why is this needed? Under New Mexico’s purchase agreements, buyers have broad rights to investigate the property, review documents, and terminate if certain contingencies aren’t met. Because buyers can walk away under many conditions, courts in some states have ruled that simila

Selecting Virtual Showing as the appointment type is more than just a scheduling detail—it’s an important communication tool. It immediately notifies both the listing broker and the seller that the appointment will not involve physical access to the property, helping them prepare accordingly and set appropriate expectations. Creating a virtual showing in ShowingTime is a straightforward process, but choosing the correct appointment type is essential for clear communication. S

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a new “Dear Colleague” letter confirming that real estate professionals are not violating the Fair Housing Act when they provide clients with crime statistics or school quality information — as long as the information is shared consistently and without discriminatory intent. HUD emphasized that unlawful steering requires intentional discrimination, not the simple act of answering a buyer’s questions about n