NEWS
May 1, 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings!

NABOR® has hundreds of amazing volunteers. Our volunteers are the backbone of NABOR®. They are the fundamental structural support that is vital and necessary for NABOR® to function. We encourage you to become a volunteer. You can forge connections with real estate professionals, build leadership skills and make a difference to NABOR®’s future and the community. It’s a win-win situation.

Each year it is our tradition to recognize and honor select members who have gone above and beyond in their service to NABOR® at the Annual Night of Honors. I congratulate each and every one of the award nominees and recipients for their inspiring dedication and outstanding efforts which have contributed to the success of NABOR®.

We are truly grateful for the involvement of all volunteers. As a result of their work, NABOR® is able to fulfill its mission to help members grow their real estate business. Thank you to all NABOR® volunteers for rising to the occasion and making a real difference to NABOR® and our community.

Sincerely,
Nick Bobzien, President
NEWS AND EVENTS
MARKET REPORT
March Housing Market Report Has a Silver Lining
Naples, Fla. (April 26, 2023) – Closed sales of homes in Naples during the first quarter of 2023 exceeded closed sales reported in the first quarter of 2019 (pre-COVID) when inventory levels were nearly three times the current level. According to the March 2023 Market Report by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island), overall inventory in March increased 92.4 percent to 2,900 properties from 1,507 properties in March 2022. While still historically low at 3.6 months of inventory, overall inventory in Naples has continued to increase ever since it bottomed out at 0.8 months of inventory in December 2021 Read more in the link below.
APPLY FOR A POSITION ON THE 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) seeks leaders for the 2024 Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to shape our board and the business support it provides to you and our industry. Elected officers and directors will fill those positions for both NABOR® and M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. (M.L.S.). The application and qualification information is below.

THE POSITIONS:
 
2024 OFFICERS:
1.   President-elect
2.   Vice President/Secretary
3.   Treasurer
NOTE: 2023 President-elect REALTOR® PJ Smith automatically assumes the 2024 presidency per the bylaws, Article XI, Section I.
 
OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS
1.   REALTOR® or Allied membership in NABOR®.
2.   Prior to 2024, must have served at least one year as a director or have completed an unexpired term of an officer or a director.
 
PREFERRED LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
1.   Understanding of NABOR®'s and M.L.S.'s organizational structure and how NABOR® and M.L.S. operate.
2.   Ability to formulate and articulate a coherent vision for NABOR® and M.L.S.
3.   Demonstrated leadership abilities.
4.   Recognized as a leader by your peers in the real estate industry.
5.   The commitment to make NABOR® the standard of excellence among Florida boards of REALTORS®.
6.   Prior participation and/or service to NABOR® and/or M.L.S. of Naples, Inc. on committees and/or task forces.
 
DIRECTOR TERM OF OFFICE
1. Directors can be elected for either a one or two-year term.
2. Service: 2024 and 2025
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Please submit your application no later than Friday, June 2, 2023. Thank you.
A BIG WELCOME TO THE 2023 NABOR® LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS!
ANNUAL NIGHT OF HONORS
The Annual Night of Honors was held Saturday, April 15 at Heritage Bay Country Club. Congratulations to the following members who were recognized for their outstanding achievements and service:

  • 2022 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR: COREY MCCLOSKEY
  • 2022 ADDISON B. MILLER AWARD: PJ SMITH
  • 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD: RICK FIORETTI
  • 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD: MIKE HUGHES
  • 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD: BILL POTEET
  • 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD: KAREN SWEATLOCK
  • 2023 HALL OF FAME AWARD: KATHY ZORN
  • 2022 ALLIED/AFFILIATE COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTION AWARD: MARIANA BECKNER
  • 2022 ALLIED/AFFILIATE RISING STAR: ERIC NAGEL
  • 2022 ALLIED/AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE YEAR: MARIANA BECKNER
  • 2022 COMMERCIAL REALTOR® ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: BARBARA MONAHAN
  • 2022 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: BRETT BROWN
  • 2022 EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: JEFF JONES
  • 2022 GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: ILEANA BOGAERT
  • 2022 HUMANITARIAN AWARD: ERIC NAGEL
  • 2022 REALTOR® COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTION AWARD: RON COBURN
  • 2022 REALTOR® RISING STAR: SPENCER RIGSBY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
REGISTER BELOW
LEGAL RESOURCES
COMPARING FINANCING CONTINGENCIES - NABOR® VS. FR/BAR
Financing contingencies are important to both parties when they are part of the contract. Seller wants them satisfied or waived. Buyer wants protection in case they do not get a loan. Understanding the financing contingency is a big part of making a transaction smooth and the parties calm. Let us take a look at the financing contingencies in the 2 contract forms most often used in Southwest Florida, the NABOR® and FR/BAR contracts.

The Financing Contingency Provisions (Paragraph 8 of FR/BAR Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase; Paragraph 4 of NABOR® Sales Contract Residential Improved Property) are very different. Both claim to make the contract contingent on financing, but how they operate and how much danger each poses for a Buyer or Seller are almost night and day. Read more in the full article.
MILESTONE INSPECTIONS IN COLLIER COUNTY
The State of Florida and Collier County are now requiring mandatory structural inspections for condominium and cooperative association buildings three (3) stories or taller. These “Milestone Inspections” must be performed by a licensed architect or engineer who is authorized to practice in Florida. Applicable buildings must have a Milestone Inspection once the building reaches a certain age, then every 10 years thereafter.
  • Within three (3) miles of the coastline: 25 years of age or older
  • More than three (3) miles of the coastline: 30 years of age or older 
Read more in the full article.
MEMBERSHIP
ALLIED AND AFFILIATE MEMBER DIRECTORY
NABOR®'s Allied and Affiliate members are trusted professionals who can provide the services, products and assistance you and your customers need. Find their contact information in our Allied and Affiliate directory.
Call 239-597-1666 to reach Membership support staff or email membership@nabor.com.
NABOR® VIDEOS
View NABOR® videos on our Facebook Group page, YouTube Channel and on NABOR.com. Share the videos with your associates and customers!
REALTOR® STORE
OPEN HOUSE "A-FRAME" SIGNS

Visit NABOR's® REALTOR® Store to purchase these small, "A-Frame" open-house signs. At 22" high x 14" wide they are lightweight, easy to carry and they fold flat for compact storage. $23.95 each.
SUPRA
If you'd like Supra® e-KEY® activation services, please contact Kathleen at 239-597-1666 or kathleen@nabor.com to schedule a phone appointment.

For Supra® questions and troubleshooting services, please contact supra@nabor.com, call 239-597-1666 or contact the Supra® support line at 877-699-6787.
NABOR® EDUCATION CENTER
A full range of classes are available for your professional development. Many are free or at a very low cost. View the class schedule using the button on the right.
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Welcome to May! As always, we have another full month ahead to provide you with education, networking and training to enhance your business.
 
On May 12 we have a Matrix Input class to better assist in your use of the MLS.
 
NABOR® Family Fun Day Is Saturday, May 20. This is a highlighted event for NABOR®. Last year well over 800 people attended. Food, entertainment, fire fighters, police officers and a climbing wall are provided. Come out and enjoy with your community.
 
May 25 – 26 has our Accredited Buyer’s Representative course here at NABOR®. Don’t forget to register.
 
As always, the staff and I thank you for your membership.
 
Board of Director Motions in April:
 
MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Association of Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) that President Nick Bobzien appoint 2021 President Corey McCloskey as Chairman of the 2023 Nominating Committee and present the names of potential Nominating Committee members at the May 18, 2023, Board of Directors meeting for the Board of Directors approval. If past president Corey McCloskey is unable to accept the position as Chairman of the 2023 Nominating Committee, President Bobzien is authorized to appoint the Chairman based on the “Recommendations for Policy Guidelines: Nominating Committee Task Force.”
 
MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) to approve the adoption of the 2023 Local Optional Professional Standards Policies as recommended and approved by Greg Urbancic, Legal Counsel.
 
MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried that the RPAC Committee recommends to the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® and Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (NABOR®) approve for the RPAC Committee to solicit Real Estate Firms to donate one auction item valued $250 or less to the RPAC June auction. This item cannot have any promotional items with the company logo. The firm will also be recognized during the online auction for their donated item.
 
MOTION: Made, seconded, and carried, to recommend to the Board of Directors that current NABOR CIPS Designees may attend all NABOR® global educational offerings at no charge as a benefit of maintaining their CIPS Designation.
 
MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® approve additional funding for the NAR YPN Advance workshop, held in Chicago, extended from 1.5 days to 2 days. The budget increases $1,083 from $4,624 to $5,707.
 
MOTION: Made, seconded and carried that the Board of Directors of the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® approve additional funding for the Wake Up YPN event relocated from a local Coffee Shop to Golisano Children’s Museum. The food and beverage budget increases $350 from $250 to $600.

Sincerely,

MARTY MANION, CAE, RCE, CIPS
Chief Executive Officer