The President’s Perspective: November, 2025

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By Chris Delfs, NWIA President Broker, Keller Williams Siouxland & Keller Williams Okoboji It seems wild to me that I am writing a column for the Board as the President. I am excited about this opportunity to serve the membership, and energized about our year ahead. After assuming my role on October 1, it’s been Read More »

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2025 Board of Directors Election & Annual Meeting Results

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Changes to the NWIA organizational bylaws were approved at today’s annual membership meeting by a vote of 43-2. NWIA’s 2025 election for seats on the Board of Directors has concluded.  39% of eligible voters took time to cast a ballot.   Elected to broker seats were: • Chris Delfs — Keller Williams (3-year term) • Read More »

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Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings (DMEL) Rule & Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Form

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NWIA’s MLS rules inside Paragon have been updated to reflect the NAR requirement to implement delayed marketing exempt listings (DMEL) (see Section 1.3 Multiple Listing Options for Sellers). NWIA members are required to use an MLS-approved disclosure form when a client chooses to waive the benefits of immediate public marketing for a delayed marketing exempt Read More »

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New Law For Home Inspections In Iowa

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The Home Inspection Accountability Act (SF460) passed both the Iowa House and Senate on a unanimous bipartisan basis and was signed into law by Governor Reynolds. This legislation establishes comprehensive regulations for home inspections codifying qualifications for home inspectors, standards for inspection reports, and penalties for non-compliance, and is effective July 1, 2025. Under this Read More »

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Northwest Iowa REALTORS® Support Flood Recovery

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As the region begins to take steps to recover from devastating flooding, members of the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® can assist victims encountering short and long-term housing needs. “Immediately following the weekend flooding, our organization jumped into action to gather information for our REALTOR® members about available rental properties across our 13 county Read More »

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