Madeleine Shelton 
We’re excited to share some important news about the future of your REALTOR® association. On August 13, the Boards of Directors for the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) and the Greater Lewisville Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) approved an agreement to bring both associations together under the GFWAR name. We are currently in the … Read more
To view August’s Coffee Talk click here. To view the presentation outline click here. “Nothing is certain but death and taxes” — a phrase that becomes applicable for any seasoned listing agent sooner or later. As your referral network grows, so do the complexities of your clients’ real estate needs. Whether you’re assisting a client … Read more
Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills into law passed during the 89th Regular Session. Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 will help to close loopholes which made removing squatters from private property difficult until now. These bills will close those loopholes and help homeowners defend their property rights when dealing with squatters. Read more … Read more
Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® stands with fellow Texans affected by the devastating floods impacting communities in the Hill Country. GFWAR has donated to the following Texas REALTORS® supported charities: -$5,000 to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill County -$5,000 to San Angelo Area Foundation These wonderful organizations have been providing continual relief … Read more
We’re excited to announce a valuable new member benefit launching on July 22, 2025! Through our exclusive partnership with RealSatisfied, all GFWAR REALTOR® members will receive a free RealSatisfied Agent Lite account. What You’ll Get – Free for All Members: With your complimentary Agent Lite account, you’ll be able to: Send unlimited client surveys to … Read more
Starting July 22, 2025, members of the Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® will enjoy seamless access to lockboxes in San Antonio through auto-cooperating Supra eKEYs. This new feature allows members of both GFWAR and the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) to effortlessly access Supra lock boxes in each other’s service areas without requiring … Read more
Our hearts are with our fellow Texans suffering from the devastating floods in many areas of the state. With coordination from local REALTOR® associations to identify organizations that can get immediate assistance to those who need it most, Texas REALTORS® contributed to the following charities: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund of the Community Foundation of … Read more
Getting your business done with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) is set to get easier. The agency is developing a new licensing system that will launch later this year. It will help license holders go paperless and manage licenses, apply for licensure, make all fee payments, and more—all … Read more
In the state of Texas, subagency, where an agent represents the seller but assists the buyer, is being phased out through Senate Bill 1968. This bill aims to clarify broker-buyer relationships by requiring written agreements before showing residential property or making offers on behalf of the buyer. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Subagency is … Read more
This past week, GFWAR members had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to represent the voice of Fort Worth area REALTORS® on Capitol Hill. During the trip, our members met with Representatives Marc Veasey, Craig Goldman, and Roger Williams to advocate for legislation critical to housing affordability, accessibility, and equity. With the leadership of … Read more