Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors
The Voice for Real Estate in Northwest Indiana
The Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS (GNIAR) was formed in January of 1995 through a merger of the Northwest Indiana, Duneland, South Lake County and Jasper-Newton Associations of REALTORS. It represents over 2,800 members in approximately 475 offices in the Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, Jasper and Newton. Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS also serves several hundred members from La Porte County, IN, Cook County, IL and Southwestern Michigan by providing MLS Services to Participating offices.
Membership is composed primarily of real estate salespersons, real estate brokers and appraisers. There are also several hundred Affiliate members composed of banks, mortgage companies, title companies, inspection firms and other businesses that are involved in real estate transactions. Members represent residential, commercial, industrial, appraisal, property management, and development real estate activities.
Members of Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS are also affiliated with the 20,000 member Indiana Association of REALTORS, located in Indianapolis and the 1.3 million member National Association of REALTORS with offices in Chicago and Washington.
The purpose of Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS is to be the visible voice for real estate interests in Northwest Indiana. Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS represents real estate interests in governmental affairs including the operation of the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC). It also promotes a high level of professionalism through its continuing education programs. Arbitration of commission disputes between member firms. Resolution of public ethical complaints and complaints regarding Northwest Indiana real estate transactions through the Better Business Bureau Alternative Dispute Resolution Program are also a part of the organization’s ongoing functions. In addition, the association provides technological products and services to its members. The public benefits by the availability of property data of active residential listings on three public Internet homes advertising services: The Times, Chicago Tribune and Realtor.com.
Using a REALTOR® offers:
Buying power Tell your REALTOR about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help.
Experience REALTORS have done it before. Most people buy and sell only a few homes in a lifetime, REALTORS do it every day.
Expertise A REALTOR knows and understands the process to get the job done without costly mistakes and have the negotiating power to close the deal.
Objectivity Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you keep focused on both the business and emotional issues most important to you.
Protection To be a REALTOR, a real estate agent must abide by a set of professional principles and serve clients fairly.
A sense of the community They know the communities you’re looking at and are involved in the communities they live and work in.
REALTORS are experts in marketing and negotiation. They can help a seller set a realistic price and ensure the proper paperwork and various disclosures and inspections are handled correctly. They know best how to prepare and show a home to maximize value, provide broader exposure to the market and attracting qualified buyers. Additionally, REALTORS adhere to high standards of conduct as required by the REALTORS Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS Board of Directors
Thelma Nolan, ABR - President
Care Management & Realty
Munster, IN 219-836-5412
Martha Brubaker, GRI, CRS - President Elect
ReMax Affiliates
Valparaiso, IN 219-548-9020
Brenda Miley - Treasurer
Prudential Partners Real Estate
Munster, IN 219-922-1800
Megan Cecil, ABR, GRI - Past President
Cecil Real Estate
Gary, IN 219-938-0786
Betty Daniel-Lanie - MLS President
County-Wide properties, LLC
LaPorte, IN 219-324-6600
India Castaneda, CRS, GRI
McColly Real Estate
Schererville, IN 219-322-5508
Edith Cothran, CRS,GRI, ABR
McColly Real Estate
Schererville, IN 219-322-5508
Nicholas DiToro, GRI, SRES
ReMax Affiliates
Valparaiso, IN 219-548-9020
Edward Lee Griffin
Griffin Realty Co.
Merrillville, IN 219-736-0887
Jennifer Hill
Coldwell Banker Residential
Highland, IN 219-922-2323
Gloria Immel, GRI, CRS
Home Connection Realty, Inc.
Hobart, IN 219-962-7677
Patricia Kelley, CRB
ReMax Realty Associates
Munster, IN 219-922-8400
Gail Kneeland
Century 21 Pace Estates
Valparaiso, IN 219-464-2121
William Lueder
W.C. Lueder & Associates
Cedar Lake, IN 219-616-1703
Jay Mayden, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI
Classic Properties GMAC Real Estate
Crown Point, IN 219-663-3500
Palmer Myers
Meridian Title Corporation
South Bend, IN 219-864-4100
Amanda Pickett, GRI
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Valparaiso, IN 219-464-3531
Melody Sanchez, CRB, GRI
McColly Real Estate
Highland, IN 219-934-6300
Rebecca Smith, GRI
McColly Real Estate
Chesterton, IN 219-926-1616
Brenda Versnel
Century 21 Executive Realty
Schererville, IN 219-864-5000
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS
8672 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-795-3600 or 800-338-8489
Fax: 219-795-3611
Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors
Indiana Association of REALTORS
Realtor.org National Association of Realtors
Realtor.com National Association of Realtors