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GEPAR Hosts Successful Lunch & Learn Featuring TREC Executive Director Chelsea Buchholtz El Paso, TX – November 2, 2026 – The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® (GEPAR) welcomed an impressive turnout of real estate professionals on Monday, November 2, for an informative Lunch & Learn featuring Chelsea Buchholtz, Executive Director of the Texas Real…

GEPAR Board Brief: October 2026 GEPAR Board Brief: October 30, 2026 El Paso, TX – November 2, 2026 – The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® (GEPAR) Board of Directors met on Friday, October 30, 2026, to review Association business, discuss important MLS updates, highlight upcoming community events, and address key issues impacting the real…

Celebrating the TRLP Class of 2026 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…

REALTOR® Rally 2026 Takes GEPAR All Around the World 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,…

Living Legends 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…

Highlights From 2026 Texas REALTORS® Shaping Texas Conference 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.…

GEPAR Board Brief: August 2026 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…

Does That Listing Have ‘Emotional Stickiness?’ Why You Want It 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…

Can I Charge a Fee for a Broker Price Opinion? 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…

Are You ‘Catfishing’ Buyers With Picture-Perfect Real Estate Photos? 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…