President’s Perspective: July 2026

By Chris Delfs, NWIA President Broker, Keller Williams Siouxland & Keller Williams Okoboji June was full of excitement in the industry. I was able to attend NAR meetings in Washington D.C. with NWIA CEO Denise Gutierrez. We enjoyed representing Northwest Iowa on behalf of our membership and have brought information back that I hope will enrich Read More »

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President’s Perspective: June, 2026

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By Chris Delfs, NWIA President Broker, Keller Williams Siouxland & Keller Williams Okoboji As the weather heats up, we are seeing an expected increase in market activity. The real news is that we are seeing an increase in both listings and closed units compared to this time last year. The lockbox records show steady showings of Read More »

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NWIA Celebrates National REALTOR® Volunteer Days

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Members of the Northwest Iowa REALTORS® took time to celebrate National REALTOR Volunteer Days on June 3 when over two dozen members turned out to help clean up local public parks and green spaces. The event was held on a beautiful early summer day, and REALTORS® and their guests collected dozens of bags of litter.  Read More »

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President’s Perspective: May 2026

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By Chris Delfs, NWIA President Broker, Keller Williams Siouxland & Keller Williams Okoboji This month is all about member involvement. We’re fortunate to have members of our association engaged in great work within the real estate community and local politics. Involvement is a critical part of being a REALTOR®, and this month we have wonderful Read More »

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President’s Perspective: April 2026

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By Chris Delfs, President, Northwest Iowa REALTORS® Broker, Keller Williams Siouxland & Keller Williams Okoboji This past month has been full of exciting real estate news: I had the opportunity to serve on Iowa’s Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) and spent a day in Des Moines collaborating with industry leaders and real estate professionals from across Read More »

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