Everything you need to know from NAR’s Midyear 2018
From the calls to action to the dues proposal outcomes, we've got it all
May 23
NAR allows tougher sanctions for Realtors who violate Code of Ethics
Policy changes adopted by the board of the National Association of Realtors remain voluntary and still don't publish the names or photos of ethics violators to the public
May 21
NAR board approves $30 annual dues increase for 2019
Members will pay a 25% increase, from $120 to $150 per year
May 19
NAR made $20 million from DocuSign IPO
Second Century Ventures, the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors, invested in the electronic signature provider back in 2009
May 18
Did NAR consider tech partners other than zipLogix?
Instanet, Zillow Group and Form Simplicity claim NAR never asked for pricing or other information as part of a request-for-proposal process
May 18
NAR's top lawyer weighs in on association director conflicts
Is what is in the best interest of NAR also in the best interest of local associations?
May 17
NAR calls for unity ahead of dues vote
NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall opened the trade group's annual conference in D.C. with a bold invitation for dialogue and criticism
May 16
The government wants to know what's up with real estate pocket listings
NAR's Melanie Wyne and industry attorney Mitch Skinner discuss federal regulators' concerns ahead of June real estate competition workshop
May 16
Inman reader poll: more than 80 percent against NAR dues hike
A survey of Inman readers taken on the site reveals overwhelming numbers are against the National Association of Realtors' proposed $30 annual dues increase
May 15
Strange bedfellows: NAR and Zillow agree on antitrust, sort of
A white paper published last month has the trade group and tech company both supporting the current MLS structure, though for different reasons
May 11
Zillow posts bigger net loss than expected in Q1
The real estate giant beat revenue expectations, but losses rose from $4.6 million last year to $18.6 million
May 7
NAR's MLS manager jumps ship to Redfin
The Seattle-based online real estate brokerage makes its first hire dedicated to industry relations
May 4
Should NAR raise dues? Tell us what you think
Share your opinion in this 2-question poll
May 3
zipLogix sends survey question to NAR board with no options for negative feedback
The transaction management software firm is trying to shore up support from NAR board before it votes to supply continued funding or not
May 2
Realtor.com hit with class-action lawsuit over allegedly non-viable leads
The suit was filed by two agents and seeks to represent 'thousands' of others who may have been affected
Apr 27
Sandicor internal feud settled, creating new San Diego MLS
Parties say agents and brokers will continue to have access to countywide listing data
Apr 26
Realtors in Florida and Canada join forces to swap agent referrals
Real estate trade groups come together to share information about international transactions and clients
Apr 23
The bold plan to rebuild the tech behind property listings across the US
Eight multiple listings services covering about 325,000 agents and brokers nationwide have unveiled a new strategy to update their infrastructure
Apr 20
6 ways agents can thrive in an AI-driven world
Artificial intelligence will create winners and losers in real estate. Which will you be?
Apr 19
RPR CEO Dale Ross steps down, COO Jeff Young will take over
Young set to lead controversial NAR subsidiary with a focus on 'cost efficiencies' and member services
Apr 13