South Padre Island Board of REALTORS

10/03/2026

🏡 Home shopping should be exciting—and safe!

Before, during, and after your home tours, a few simple precautions can help protect you, your loved ones, and your property.

Check out NAR's Consumer Guide: Buyer Safety While Viewing Homes for practical tips on staying safe every step of the way. 🔑
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10/02/2026

🌟 In Case You Missed It… NAVICA® Has Been Busy! 🌟

Summer may have been busy, but so has NAVICA® MLS! 🏡💻

From new features and enhanced tools to exciting updates coming soon, there’s plenty to catch up on. This recap highlights some of the latest improvements—including Multiple Display & Document Printing, the New Listing Slideshow, Showcase Layout, Local Logic, and more.

And there’s more on the way! 👀✨
Coming soon: Dark Mode, NAVI, Restb.ai, and other exciting enhancements.

📲 Take a look at the flyer for the full recap and make sure you’re up to date with what’s new!

10/01/2026

⚓️ A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, CMG Home Loans and Down Home Inspections, for coming aboard for our TREPAC Sunset Cruise! 🌅💜
📣 We have just ONE sponsorship spot left! Want to come aboard? Contact us to claim the final spot! (956) 772-1940 or [email protected]

10/01/2026

🤖🏡 AI is becoming a bigger part of the real estate toolkit!

The latest REALTORS® Technology Report highlights how agents are using AI to streamline everyday tasks:

✍️ 75% use AI for writing listing descriptions
📱 56% use AI for social media posts
📧 52% use AI for emails & follow-ups

Technology continues to help REALTORS® save time, stay productive, and focus more on serving their clients.

📊 See the full report for more insights!
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10/01/2026

Wherever your real estate career takes you, keep learning and growing along the way! 📚✨

Use promo code ANYWHERE to save 35% on all CE Courses offered by The CE Shop.

📅 Offer valid Oct. 1–31, 2026
👉 See the flyer for details and start saving!

09/30/2026

🎃 October is packed with opportunities to learn! Check out our class lineup, pick the topics that interest you, and save your seat.

Browse the full calendar and register: https://loom.ly/DNKe6jI

09/30/2026

💧 FREE WEBINAR: Seller’s Water Disclosure

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. Central

Join us for an informative discussion on the new Seller’s Disclosure About Groundwater and Surface Water Rights.

Hear directly from Texas water law attorney Brian Sledge and real estate attorney John George, TREC Broker-Lawyer Committee Co-Chair, who were both involved in drafting the form.

They’ll cover:

When the seller is required to provide the disclosure

The new form and what it includes

Why this information matters

👉 Register today and stay informed!
https://loom.ly/m2hti8g

For informational purposes only. This webinar is not eligible for CE credit.

Presenters: John George & Brian Sledge

09/29/2026

SPI Election Information

The October 3, 2026 Special Election will be held to fill the unexpired seat of Council Member Place 1.
Early Voting will be held at the SPI Community Center.

Early Voting Combination List: https://loom.ly/tXWWuEU
Sample Ballot: https://loom.ly/7Tr8w4U.

Be prepared, know your options, and make your plan to vote!

City of South Padre Island ............................................................................................................................................................ Election Clerk Remi Garza [email protected] Cameron County Elections Page 1050 E. Madison Street,

09/29/2026

🏡 Join Texas REALTORS® for the Fair Housing Fireside Chat Series!
Gain practical insights, hear from industry experts, and explore fair housing from multiple perspectives.

All sessions are virtual, FREE for everyone, and offer CE credit.

📅 October 8 • October 15 • October 29 • November 12

Learn more and share with your REALTOR® colleagues!
Register Here: https://loom.ly/Ep1jPeE

09/28/2026

Join us for Clients with Disabilities: Awareness, Access, Accommodations, a valuable course designed to help REALTORS® better understand the needs of clients with disabilities and provide equitable, respectful, and effective service throughout the transaction.

Learn more about fair housing, ADA compliance, NAR policies, the Code of Ethics, federal and state laws, and best practices for serving clients with disabilities.

📅 September 30, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM CDT
💰 FREE for Primary & Secondary Members
🎓 Provider: Texas REALTORS®
👤 Instructor: Socar Chatmon-Thomas

Expand your knowledge, strengthen your practice, and help create a more accessible and inclusive experience for every client.
https://loom.ly/Df-S5O8

It’s estimated that over 1 billion people experience a significant disability today. It’s important that REALTORS® better understand the needs of clients with disabilities and comply with proper standards of practice based on federal and state laws, NAR policies, the Code of Ethics, fair housin...