R
ecent moves by key real‑estate groups signal a shift toward greater collaboration and revenue sharing. Three notable developments—NAHREP’s acquisition of The Alumni Society, MARIS’s new broker‑revenue‑share program, and GFWAR’s appointment of a new board president—illustrate how associations and MLSs are redefining partnership models.

    NAHREP, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, has taken over The Alumni Society (TAS), a 5,700‑member network of Latino business leaders who graduated from top universities. Founded in 2015 by Pedro A. Guerrero and Ricardo Anzaldua, TAS has long aimed to empower Latino entrepreneurs. The merger will convert TAS into a nonprofit that operates independently under a board of senior leaders, while leveraging NAHREP’s national reach and infrastructure to unlock new opportunities for its members. “Unifying the country’s largest Latino business network with a vibrant community of leaders opens unprecedented avenues for growth and impact,” said NAHREP co‑founder and CEO Gary Acosta.

    Mid America Regional Information Systems (MARIS) has launched its Broker Revenue Share Program, the first MLS initiative to return a portion of data‑feed revenue to brokers. The program created a $250,000 pool this year and will distribute equal shares to brokers whose listings were active for at least one day and closed or leased between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025. “Regardless of MARIS’s financial performance, every dollar earned from data feeds will be returned to qualifying brokers, reinforcing our commitment to fairness and innovation,” said MARIS President and CEO Cameron Paine. Broker Dennis Norman noted that while smaller firms may receive smaller payouts, the certainty of a check for each closed listing is valuable.

    The Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors (GFWAR) announced Shawn Buck as its 2026 board president. Buck, a long‑time board member and broker associate at United Real Estate DFW Properties, praised his colleagues’ talent and passion and expressed pride in leading an organization that embraces innovation. GFWAR CEO Suzanne Westrum welcomed the new leadership, anticipating significant progress for homeowners under Buck’s direction.

    These initiatives underscore a broader trend in residential real estate: associations and MLSs are increasingly collaborating to create transparent, revenue‑sharing models that benefit brokers, members, and the communities they serve.