09/02/2026
No satire this time.
For years, I’ve believed smaller REALTOR® associations would eventually have to consider merging with larger organizations.
Now Miami REALTORS® and RWorld have merged—and Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast has joined them.
The merger conversation is no longer happening somewhere else. It has reached our doorstep.
I’m not arguing that the REALTORS® Association of Indian River County must merge. I’m arguing that its members deserve an open and honest examination of whether remaining independent—or pursuing a merger, chapter arrangement or shared-services agreement—provides them with the greatest value.
Independence is a means. Serving members is the mission.
I’d be interested to hear what local agents and brokers think.
Read the full article here:
https://joemcquillan.substack.com/p/the-merger-conversation-has-reached