Bonita Estero REALTORS® Highlight Prime Buying Opportunities and Market Insights
Trust your REALTOR® around election & holiday seasons BONITA SPRINGS, FL. (October 23, 2025) – Bonita-Estero REALTORS® (BER) reports encouraging housing trends across Southwest Florida, citing steady growth, increased consumer confidence, and continued momentum. Now more than ever, working with a local REALTOR® who understands the nuances of the regional market—particularly as the area heads […]
Be an EXPERT on where you live & sell!
The Bonita Springs-Estero Association of Realtors is happy to present a new designation created for those REALTORS® selling real estate in the Bonita Springs-Estero communities of SWFL. This designation is not affiliated with or endorsed by National Association of Realtors or Florida Realtors. The purpose of this designation is to have agents stand out in […]
Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors Refutes Misleading “Worst Housing Market” Claims
By Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors BONITA SPRINGS, FL – Adam Ruud, 2025 President of the Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors, today issued a public response countering a recent Wall Street Journal article that labeled Cape Coral “the worst housing market in America.” Ruud asserts that the article mischaracterizes the Southwest Florida real estate scene by lacking critical context. Rather than a […]
Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® Clinches RPAC Triple Crown & Sets New Participation Record
Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® has once again secured the prestigious RPAC Triple Crown Award. This coveted accolade—reserved for associations that not only meet but exceed their fundraising goals while achieving high member participation—marks yet another milestone in our legacy of advocacy excellence. This year, Florida Realtors PAC—recognized nationally by the National Association of REALTORS®—achieved impressive wins […]
Bonita Springs‑Estero REALTORS® Teams with Trusted Only to Modernize Vendor Recommendations Across Southwest Florida
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Trusted Only, the industry’s leading vendor recommendation platform for real estate professionals. This collaboration introduces a powerful new tool for agents, brokers, affiliate vendors, and homeowners across the BER network. In an era where client expectations continue well beyond the […]
Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors® Wins the NAR Platinum Global Achievement Award
Bonita Springs, Fla. (October 31, 2024) – The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has awarded the Bonita Springs-Estero Realtors® (BER) the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award for 2024. This prestigious honor recognizes BER’s exceptional commitment to global real estate initiatives and marks a significant milestone for the organization. Out of over 1,200 local REALTOR® associations across […]
Bonita Springs–Estero REALTORS® Earn 2025 Platinum Global Achievement Award – Five Years of Global Excellence
The Bonita Springs–Estero REALTORS® (BER) Global Business Council has once again secured the Platinum Global Achievement Award from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for 2025 — marking its fifth consecutive year of national recognition. This prestigious award represents the highest tier of achievement in NAR’s Global Business Council Achievement Program and highlights BER’s exceptional […]
BrokerBay Arrives at BER: A New Era in Showing Management
As of September 2, 2025, Bonita Springs-Estero REALTORS® (BER) members have a powerful new tool for managing property showings: BrokerBay. We are thrilled to introduce BrokerBay as a brand-new showing service option in our MLS, giving you more flexibility and efficiency in your business. Best of all, you now have the choice – you can […]
Celebrating Homeownership Month: Benefits and Trends in Southwest Florida and Beyond
The Benefits of Homeownership Owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone of the American Dream – and for good reason. Here are some of the key benefits that homeownership can provide: Building Wealth & Equity Tax Advantages & Financial Incentives Community, Stability & Pride of Ownership Top motivations for wanting to own a […]
Comparing FR/BAR and NABOR Contracts: What You Need to Know
When it comes to real estate transactions in Florida, the contract you choose can make a significant impact. Two of the most commonly used agreements are the FR/BAR (Florida Realtors/Florida Bar) Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase and the NABOR (Naples Area Board of REALTORS®) Sales Contract. While both serve the same purpose, they have […]