Marco Island Area Association of Realtors

09/03/2026

Meet our Affiliate of the week, Brandy Simpson of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.
The value of experience
You’ve persevered to achieve your goals, and you appreciate follow-through and attention to detail in everything you undertake, including financing a home. As Wells Fargo private mortgage bankers, we share your dedication to hard work, and will support you at every stage of the home financing process.
We’ll work closely with you to fully understand your home financing goals, and will present information on a wide range of loan programs to meet your unique needs. It would be our privilege to leverage our knowledge and experience to help you bring your homebuying plans to life.

It’s my privilege to provide the loan options you need and the personalized service you deserve:
• A top jumbo mortgage lender, with the vision and balance sheet to continue jumbo lending in all 50 states
• Seasoned underwriting department knowledgeable about home financing options for affluent clients
• Relationship pricing may be available for clients with eligible assets with Wells Fargo. You may qualify for a closing cost credit or an interest rate discount¹ based on your new and existing eligible assets with Wells Fargo.
• Dedicated customer service line only for Private Mortgage Banking clients

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

MIAAOR Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observation of Labor Day.

As we celebrate this special day, let’s recognize the hard work and dedication that enhance our communities. Whether relaxing, spending time with loved ones, or unwinding, remember your efforts are valued. Enjoy your well-deserved break!

09/02/2026

Become the Senior Real Estate Expert in Your Market
The 50+ population represents one of the largest and most influential segments of our market.
Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation being offered LIVE in Naples
October 28-29
2 Day Event @ The Arlington of Naples from 8:30-5
$150 | 8 CEs of Specialty Credit
FREE breakfast & lunch
REGISTER NOW! LIMITED SPACE

Why SRES?
Who should attend?

Residential REALTORS®
New agents
Experienced agents
Anyone working with retirees
Anyone serving SWFL

Normally $310 Online
⬇Only $150
Live Instructor
Local Networking
Questions Answered in Real Time
No sitting alone behind a computer

09/02/2026

Our full-day "Spokesperson Training" course will strengthen your communications skills as a real estate industry representative.

09/01/2026

September is Realtor Safety Month! 🚨 All month long, we'll be sharing helpful tips to keep you safe on the job.

First up, stay aware! Especially in new environments.

08/28/2026

Meet Jennifer Lofstrand of The Lykos Group, Inc.: Jennifer brings 15 years of industry expertise and a genuine passion for luxury custom home construction to The Lykos Group. As a Florida Licensed Realtor, she has experience in project management and custom home builds in Southwest Florida. In her role as Director of Real Estate Development, she fosters strong partnerships with realtors to collaboratively create custom homes for clients and specifications.

Jennifer is responsible for managing all realtor relations, engaging with both new and returning clients, negotiating bids, overseeing permitting, and participating throughout the building process. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Collier Building Industry Association.

08/28/2026

Your safety is our top priority! With Forewarn, you can instantly verify identities and minimize risks with ease. ⚠️

Ready to take advantage of this powerful tool? Join us for one of our upcoming webinars. Choose a day that fits your schedule and get your questions answered in the live Q&A session.

💻 Tuesday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. https://bit.ly/4xsPbKy
💻 Thursday, September 15th at 2:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/4ccMWSY

08/21/2026

Meet our Affiliate of the Week!

Joe The Home Pro is a multi-inspector company serving Marco to Punta Gorda, recognized as the Best Home Inspection Company for Naples in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and for Ft. Myers from 2022-2025. Established in 2015, they specialize in general home inspections, wind mitigation, 4-point inspections, and radon, mold and termite inspections.
Founded by Joe Nugent, the company emphasizes Relentless Service, Strong Morals, Intentional Communication and Community Focus. They aim for national expansion while maintaining their commitment to clients and the community. REPORTS DELIVERED WITHIN 2 HOURS! www.JoeTheHomePro.com Joe the Home Pro