By: Jeff Arakelian, RASM Chief Executive Officer Happy New Year! The start of the new year has traditionally been a time for New Year's resolutions or to try something new. Last year the Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary and opened ...
November home sales in the two-county region are as low or lower than the lag reported from Hurricane Ian just a few months ago. Median sales prices continue to show year-over-year increases, while other factors point toward more typical market ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (December 20, 2022) – The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) installed the 2023 officers and directors at their Installation Breakfast on Tuesday, December 20. ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (Friday, December 9) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) installed the 2023 officers and directors and recognized nine award winners at their Installation and Awards Banquet on December 8, 2022. ...
The year 2022 has been a roller-coaster year of growth, challenges, and overcoming obstacles. We have been through a lot from an intense housing market to inventory and supply shortages, to a devastating hurricane. As we reflect on our many ...
By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group The National Association of REALTORS® recently held their annual conference in Orlando, and as the ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (November 21, 2022) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), the largest trade association in the two-county region, recently hired Jenna Nelson to fill a new position that will lead the ...
The latest data for the Sarasota and Manatee housing market has continued to show healthy growth, with closed sales and the months’ supply of inventory more comparable to pre-pandemic levels. According to the data from Florida REALTORS®, ...
SARASOTA, FL (November 10, 2022) - The Global Business Council (GBC) of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has been awarded the Gold Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of REALTORS®. The Global ...
The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is the charitable arm of RASM. It was founded in late 2020 as a way to consolidate RASM’s charitable efforts into one Foundation, providing funding for our three core areas: Housing-related ...
Congratulations to the Leadership Academy Class of 2022! The RASM Leadership Academy Program is a rigorous program designed to develop emerging REALTOR® leaders who want to get involved, make a difference, grow their business, and expand their ...
By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group Sarasota’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan cleared its final hurdle when the Sarasota City ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 24, 2022) - Sarasota's Comprehensive Land Use Plan cleared its final hurdle when Sarasota City Commissioners approved amendments to the plan in a 4-1 vote on October 17. The passage of these ordinances pertaining to the ...
The latest data for the Sarasota and Manatee housing market continues to follow the same trend of fewer sales and rising inventory in September, alongside a few closing delays caused by Hurricane Ian’s arrival at the end of the month. ...
In accordance with the Bylaws of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the Nominating Committee selected a slate of nominees to serve as 2023 Officers and 2023-2025 Directors. There was no petition received to place additional ...
Rental Restrictions in Manatee County By: Garret T. Barnes, Esquire, Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, & Shea, PLLC Vacation rentals are regulated in different ways throughout Manatee County, and each city within the County has its own rules and ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (October 12, 2022) – The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF), which is the charitable arm of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), has committed to supporting families in Manatee County through ...
Click here for the January 2023 Press Release and Statistics. SARASOTA, Fla. (February 21, 2023) – The Sarasota and Manatee housing market starts off the year with a continued rise in the supply of homes for sale. According to data from ...
By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group SARASOTA, Fla. (September 5, 2022) - Last week, thousands of REALTORS® met in Orlando for the ...
SARASOTA, Fla. (September 1, 2022) – The Young Professionals Network (YPN) from the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has recognized five rising stars in the local real estate industry. From community service involvement ...
You could make a difference in the direction and leadership of Florida REALTORS®! RASM has a few spots open for our members to serve on the Florida REALTORS® Board of Directors in 2023. If you are interested in being a candidate, please ...
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee is looking for members who are committed to making a concerted effort to better our organization, the real estate industry, and the community. RASM Committees are the heart of the REALTOR® ...
The year 2022 is an exciting year for the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). The opening of our new building in Manatee County, the planning of a new member-focused website, and the celebration of 100 years in the two-county ...
BRADENTON, Fla. (August 10, 2022) – On Friday, August 5, the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) celebrated the Grand Opening of a new office building in Bradenton, located at 2901 Manatee Ave West. This is a significant ...
By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group BRADENTON, Fla. (August 8, 2022) - Last week, we had a historic event in the life of the REALTOR® ...
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee will honor seven members for their service to the REALTOR® organization, service in the community, business accomplishments, etc. We need your help to identify the recipients for 2022. If ...
The slate of nominees for 2023 Officers and 2023-2025 Directors has been announced. Our Bylaws provide for additional eligible candidates to be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least 75 RASM REALTOR® Members eligible to vote, of ...
The RASM Nominating Committee met on July 22, 2022, to interview candidates and selected the following nominees to serve as 2023 Officers and Directors. Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on September 22. 2023 Slate of Officers ...
By Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Senior Commercial Advisor, SVN Commercial Advisory Group SARASOTA, Fla. (July 11, 2022) - Most of us would not plan on purchasing real estate with an all-cash ...
Every year, the Association awards college scholarships valued at $2,000 each to deserving students from the two-county area. Because of our increased focus on charitable activity through the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, in 2021 we were ...