Through recent focus groups and our member survey, one message came through clearly: your inbox is crowded, and you want communications from RASM to be timely, relevant, and worth your attention. The goal is simple: fewer emails, more relevance, and easier access to the information you care about most.

New data from Florida Realtors® shows that thousands of new residents continued to relocate to Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2025, reinforcing the region’s appeal to people from across the country and around the world.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its year‑end 2025 real‑estate market report, offering a comprehensive look at housing activity in both counties.

RASM was pleased to host Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, for an in-person CREA Commercial Market Update on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at our Sarasota office on Cattlemen Road. Presented by the Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA), the event drew about 100 attendees.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) welcomed Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), to the RASM South office for a Commercial Market Update hosted by RASM’s Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA).

To better serve our members and reduce inbox overload, RASM has officially transitioned to NoteRouter as our primary communications platform. This upgrade gives members more control over how they receive information while allowing RASM to deliver updates more efficiently and accurately.

I am so excited to be this year’s 2026 YPN Chair. As we head into the new year, there is strong momentum behind YPN, and we are approaching 2026 with clear intention and focus.