The GFWAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 Slate of GFWAR Officers and Directors, which will be voted on at the GFWAR Annual Membership Meeting. The GFWAR Annual Membership Meeting is on Wednesday, October 9, at 11:30 am at the River Crest Country Club. The GFWAR Nominating Committee reviewed the nominations received in … Read more
For months, we’ve been talking about changes coming to the real estate industry as the result of a national settlement agreement related to broker commissions. That time is finally upon us. Starting on August 17, there are two important changes related to how we conduct our business. First, offers of compensation will be prohibited from … Read more
“The number of applications received by the Foundation grew 44-percent from last year, so it was not an easy task to narrow the list down to these three exceptional recipients,” said Mary Margaret Davis, Educational Foundation Board President. “We are proud to be able to support Ryan, Nathanael, and Jordan as they embark on their … Read more
Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It’s not a course, class or designation—it’s an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. GFWAR is excited to share that the following REALTOR® Members have received their C2EX Endorsement. Interested in joining them? Get … Read more
By Coco Fontao Broker, CF Real Estate Firm GFWAR Board Member In 2018, I started utilizing video marketing as a powerful tool to promote my real estate business, and it has been an absolute game-changer! The day I posted a video of a home I was listing on my company’s website, I was amazed to … Read more
The series will help demystify the home buying process for those who don’t know where to start with practical tips and guides. The free series will be streamed via Zoom every Tuesday in October at noon. The sessions will be hosted by GFWAR REALTOR® members and affiliate members who have expert knowledge on topics ranging … Read more
“The Board and I are proud to announce Abigail, Alondra, and Aliyah are the 2022 recipients of our annual scholarships,” said Ceslyn Mathis, Educational Foundation Board President. “Their dedication to education and community service helped them stand out from the more than 100 applications received. We see them creating a successful future for themselves, and … Read more
Elizabeth McCoy (Williams Trew) was one of 12 statewide to receive a 2023 Spirit of TREPAC Award, which is given to Texas REALTORS® that exhibit excellence in one of the P.A.C. criteria (Participate, Articulate, Communicate) at the local level during the year. Matt Briseno (Old Republic Title) was one of … Read more
“I look forward to leading our Association, and strengthening the relationships we have within our membership and with our community. We’re stronger when we work together, both in service to our industry and our clients,” stated Barry. As a third-generation REALTOR®, Barry has been a highly engaged member of GFWAR serving on the TREPAC, Governmental … Read more
Charles McMillan The late Charles McMillan, the first Black president of the National Association of REALTORS®, guided the organization through a difficult economic downturn in 2009. Before becoming NAR President, he was President of GFWAR in 1991 and Texas REALTORS® in 1998. Charles’ hardscrabble childhood, in which he spent his years living and working on … Read more