MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND INFORMATION – October 2025
Don’t Forget to Sign up for Text Messages from ECAR Office to receive important info (i.e. free education.)
Member Benefit – 2025 Fall Education Fair – Class Schedule!
Free to ECAR Members Only if you sign up and show up. In Person
All Classes to be held at Taos Valley Lodge Unless otherwise notified. space is limited – sign up today!
Scott Florez – Instructor
Snacks & Class Sponsored by First New Mexico Title & Abstract Co.
Is Your Transaction at High Risk of Fraud – 1 hour CE
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am
The Basics of Escrow/Settlement in NM-2 hours CE
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Jenn Cody – Instructor
NMREC 2025 Core – 4 hours CE
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
QB Refresher- 6 hours CE
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
(Lunch Provided by Adam Congislio, C&M Financial)
NAR Code of Ethics and Enforcement – 4 hours CE
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
8:00 am-12:00 pm
(Snacks provided by Sandra Claymore, Waterstone Mortgage)
NMREC 2026 Core – 4 hours CE
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
NOTICE: New Listing Options for Sellers
This communication serves as official notice to comply with notification requirements to Participants of the Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS Multiple Listing Service regarding changes to the ECAR MLS Rules and Regulations.
These changes will become effective on Tuesday, September 30, 2025
In alignment with the National Association of REALTORS® policy update announced on March 25, 2025, Enchanted Circle Association of REALTORS (ECAR) MLS is introducing Multiple Listing Options for Sellers. Following NAR’s decision to expand consumer choice, ECAR has updated its rules to give sellers more control over how their property is marketed while maintaining the transparency and cooperation that define the MLS system.
Brokers and Sellers can now select from three pathways:
1. Active With Full IDX/Syndication
2. Delayed Marketing, Delayed IDX/Syndication
3. Office Exclusive
These options are designed to align with a seller’s priorities, whether that means immediate and maximum exposure, building anticipation before showings, controlling the timing of online promotion, or maintaining full privacy.
CLICK HERE for More Information on Delayed Marketing.
CLICK HERE to View the Delayed Marketing Addendum provided by Ashley Strass Martin. It will be updated in your Forms Library soon.
CLICK HERE to review New Rule.
Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings will take effect on September 30, 2025.
Save the Date: November 20th, 2025 Membership Meeting/Luncheon
Elections will take place at the meeting. You can vote in person at the meeting.
Other ways to vote will be available later.
- Online/Electronically
- You can come into the ECAR office
- Send in Notarized Ballot
Click here to view Ballot
CAN-SPAM Act
CAN-SPAM Act is federal law and applies to marketing emails we send to one another. To comply, please be sure that:
- Each email includes a clear way for recipients to opt out / unsubscribe of future emails, and those requests must be honored promptly.
- Recipients are not grouped together in “cc” format.
- The subject line and sender information are accurate and transparent.
Using the cc method to send group emails is not only a CAN-SPAM violation, but it also exposes everyone’s email addresses to potential spam and misuse.
Key Provisions of the CAN-SPAM Act
- Accurate Header Information: Senders must not use deceptive or false “From,” “Reply-To,” or routing information.
- Clear Disclosure of Commercial Intent: The email must clearly state that it is an advertisement or promotion.
- Physical Postal Address: Commercial emails must include a valid physical postal address of the sender.
- Opt-Out Mechanism: Senders must provide a clear and easy way for recipients to opt out of future messages.
- Honoring Opt-Out Requests: Senders must process opt-out requests promptly, and any opt-out mechanism must remain functional for at least 30 days.
Scope of the Act
- All Commercial Email: The law applies to all commercial messages, not just bulk emails. Even a single message promoting a product or service must comply with the act’s standards.
- Text Messages: The act also regulates commercial text messages.
Enforcement and Penalties
- FTC Authority: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing the CAN-SPAM Act.
- Penalties: Violations can result in penalties of up to $16,000 per email, and the FTC can also seek other legal remedies.
Click Here Why CAN-SPAM Email Compliance Still Matters in 2025 Article
October REALTOR Safety Tip
Touch Base
Tip #4
Always let someone know where you are going and when you will be back; leave the name and phone number of the client you are meeting and schedule a time for your office to call you to check in.
It’s Not Too Late! – Nominate Your Fellow REALTOR for 2025 ECAR REALTOR Of The Year!
The REALTOR® of the Year Committee invites you to submit nominations of individual REALTORS® for ECAR REALTOR® of the year.
The criteria to be used in selecting the REALTOR of the Year are as follows:
- Must be nominated by a REALTOR member.
- Upholds and exemplifies the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
- Exemplifies a high level of professionalism
- Participates in the REALTOR® Association at the local, state and/or national level
- Serves the community, active in community and civic affairs
The REALTOR® of the Year Award is one of the highest honors given to a REALTOR® as it is true recognition by your peers. Please take the time to remember that special REALTOR® who you feel deserves this honor.
Please fill out the nomination form (SEE BELOW) as best you can. All nominations must be received by Oct. 17, 2025, Presentation of the Award will take place at the 2025 Annual Installation of Officers’ membership meeting in January.
REALTOR® of the Year Committee
Cimmaron Dugas | John Johnson | Lisa Cancro
CLICK HERE FOR NOMINATION FORM
Could a Real Estate Sales Shift Be Ahead This Fall?
Despite lackluster existing home sales numbers this summer, signs point to new opportunities for agents and clients this fall. Housing inventory in August was up 12% from a year ago and homes are sitting longer, giving home buyers more choice.
Be sure to read the full analysis from REALTOR® Magazine, including a video with key takeaways, to better understand how these trends may impact your local market. We encourage you to share these valuable insights with your members to keep them informed and prepared.
Read the Full Article on REALTOR® Magazine
Member Benefit – Discounted Classes through MESA Real Estate Institute
Be sure to Click here to register for CE classes for Full ECAR REALTOR members.
Up Close With Board Member Annie Jo Lindsey
Hi, I’m Annie Jo Lindsey — Qualifying Broker for Lindsey Land & Home, Lindsey Vacation Rentals, and Certified Interior Decorator and owner of Lindsey Living. I grew up in Angel Fire and have always loved everything about houses — building them, selling them, decorating them and just looking at them.
My first career was as a hairstylist, and I owned and operated Studio 434 for 20 years. In 2017, my husband BJ and I started Lindsey Land & Home, and in 2023, we expanded into vacation rentals with Lindsey Vacation Rentals. Most recently, I opened Lindsey Living — a home décor, furniture, and gift store that also allows me to stage listings that need a little extra help standing out.
While I work with all kinds of real estate, my deep connection to the building world makes me a great resource for buyers trying to decide between buying or building a home. I’m passionate about what I do and feel incredibly lucky to live and work in the beautiful mountains of Angel Fire.
Each month we will be highlighting one of your 2025 Board Members:
Pat Kroblin, President
John Johnston, Immediate Past President
Linda Calhoun, Vice President
Robban Reynolds, Secretary
Jolie Jones, Treasurer
Jade Anaya, Director
Cimarron Dugas, Director
Mary Emery, Director
Annie Jo Lindsey, Director
Gabriel Traister, Director
Lisa Sutton, Director
Lisa Cancro, MLS Committee Chair
Home Equity Tax Takes Center Stage
As another high-profile bill, the No Tax on Home Sales Act, is introduced in Congress—joining the bipartisan More Homes on the Market Act—it’s clear that capital gains reform for home sales is surging to the forefront of the housing policy debate. The issue is even on President Trump’s radar: In a recent Oval Office exchange, the president said, “We are thinking about no tax on capital gains on houses.”
The issue centers on the 28-year-old capital gains threshold. Current law allows individuals to exclude from their taxable income up to $250,000 in gain on the sale of their house. Married couples filing jointly get a $500,000 exclusion.
With the increased attention to this issue, NAR has created a landing page for members and elected officials to learn more about our advocacy efforts. The landing page includes REALTOR® Magazine stories, policy briefs, and advocacy summaries on capital gains. The page also includes a handy map to see what percentage of homeowners are impacted under the current policy. To learn more, check out the link below.
Learn more HERE.
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