October 1st marked an exciting milestone as 17 graduates celebrated their completion of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program (TRLP). GEPAR proudly congratulates the Class of 2026 on this achievement and looks forward to seeing the contributions they will make to our association, profession, and community. Graduation was an opportunity to celebrate the class and reflect…
On Thursday, September 24, GEPAR members, industry partners, and exhibitors came together at the El Paso Convention Center for one of the Association’s biggest events of the year-REALTOR® Rally 2026: All Around the World! From 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., attendees had the opportunity to connect, learn, network, and explore an exhibit hall filled with…
Celebrating Our GEPAR Living Legends On August 21, 2026, GEPAR gathered for a special celebration honoring five remarkable members whose dedication to our Association and the real estate industry spans 45 years or more. Hosted by Ben Williams, the GEPAR Living Legends celebration was a meaningful opportunity to recognize the commitment, leadership, and lasting impact…
Highlights From 2026 Texas REALTORS® Shaping Texas Conference September 02, 2026 | Texas REALTORS® Staff Another successful Shaping Texas has wrapped! With over 1,500 registrants, REALTORS® across Texas met in San Antonio to attend educational sessions on the latest real estate trends, network, and conduct association business. John Quiñones Set the Tone with an Inspirational…
GEPAR Board Brief: August 21, 2026 The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® (GEPAR) Board of Directors met today, August 21, 2026, to review key updates regarding the association’s finances, membership, governance, upcoming initiatives, and community involvement. Membership & Financial Update The Board reviewed GEPAR’s financials and membership numbers for July 2026. During the…
Here’s how strategic staging can create emotional ROI, helping buyers connect with a listing, envision themselves living there and remember it long after the showing. August 17, 2026 By: Evelyn Long A home’s price and square footage won’t always seal the deal. Home buyers often make decisions with their hearts just as much as their heads.…
Can I Charge a Fee for a Broker Price Opinion? March 25, 2026 | Texas REALTORS® Staff Can I charge a fee to provide a broker price opinion or comparative market analysis to an owner, buyer, or lender? Yes. The Real Estate License Act and TREC rules permit a broker to charge a fee for…
Are You ‘Catfishing’ Buyers With Picture-Perfect Real Estate Photos? February 13, 2026 By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Buyers are falling in love with homes online-only to face heartbreak when the home doesn’t match reality. Real estate pro Ryann Brier remembers the disappointment on her clients’ faces after being “catfished” by a listing. They fell in love with…
Based on Your Feedback: Changes to Unrepresented Customer Showing Form February 16, 2026 | Texas REALTORS® Staff The Unrepresented Customer Showing Form (TXR 1508) is used when a broker who does not represent the seller is showing a residential property to a prospective buyer the broker does not represent. Why More Changes? After the form went into…
Can the Seller’s Counteroffer Be Verbal? February 04, 2026 | Texas REALTORS® Staff My client received a written offer on his home. He wants to counter the prospective buyer’s offer and asked me to call the buyer’s agent with the information. The buyer’s broker insists that the seller must either make a formal counteroffer in…