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Southfield, MI – November 14, 2024 – The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) is proud to announce Meriem Kadi as the 2024 recipient of the REALTOR® Active in Politics Award. This prestigious award recognizes REALTOR® members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing political initiatives that support the real estate industry and private property rights.

Southfield, MI – November 14, 2024 – The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) is thrilled to announce Karen Greenwood as the recipient of the 2024 Greater Neighbor Award. This prestigious award recognizes REALTORS® who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities through volunteer work, embodying the spirit of service and leadership.

Southfield, MI November 14, 2024 – The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) is pleased to announce Jeff Fletcher of Fletcher Inspections as the 2024 Strategic Partner of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes a Strategic Partner who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting GMAR members and fostering collaboration within the real estate industry.

Southfield, MI – November 14, 2024 – The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) proudly awards Diana Watches the 2024 AABOR REALTOR® of the Year for her remarkable dedication to the real estate industry and her unwavering commitment to community service. Diana’s extensive volunteer work and leadership exemplify the core values of GMAR and the REALTOR® profession.

The Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS^® (GMAR) announces the recipients of three of its highest honors: Teri Spiro, 2024 REALTOR^® of the Year; Diana Watches, 2024 Ann Arbor Area Chapter REALTOR® of the Year; and Meriem Kadi, 2024 REALTOR^® Active in Politics. Formal recognition of the awards will take place at the GMAR Annual Meeting in November.

Each year, GMAR members are invited to nominate REALTORS® whom they believe should be recognized for their contributions to the industry.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (May 1, 2024) — FOREWARN, LLC, a red violet company (NASDAQ: RDVT) and the leading provider of real-time information solutions for real estate agents, today announced that Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (“GMAR”) will offer FOREWARN® services to its 7,500+ members it serves throughout Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County in metro-Detroit to promote proactive real estate agent safety.

While its nothing new that real estate transactions are a target of fraud, particularly cybercrimes, its important for Realtors® to continue to educate themselves and their clients to be aware of any red flags or potential concerns during these transactions.

As NAR continues to report a decline in home sales, new tactics have been created by cybercrime rings.  The latest crime to emerge targets vacant lots or unencumbered properties. 

SOUTHFIELD, MI. (September 20, 2023) – GMAR continues its dedication to students who are looking to attend college, university, or trade school in the state of Michigan by awarding its Higher Education Scholarship to local area students graduating in the class of 2023.

SOUTHFIELD, MI. (September 15, 2023) – Two of the highest honors for members of the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS^® (GMAR) were announced today, with formal recognition coming at GMAR’s Annual Meeting in November. Katie Weaver has been named the 2023 REALTOR^® of the Year and Jaye Sanders has been recognized as GMAR’s REALTOR^® Active in Politics.

One of the top moments from the GMAR Annual Member Meeting is always the announcement of award winners, as our members give recognition to the best of the best.  Opportunities to be nominated or nominate other GMAR members for the REALTOR ® of the Year and REALTOR® Active in Politics are due by the end of May, so don’t delay in finalizing your nominations today.