Realtors must uphold professional ethics. Discrimination harms us all 
The real estate industry prides itself on professionalism and ethical conduct. When it comes to LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues, broker Justin Ziegler writes, it's time to put words into action
by Justin Ziegler May 30
Texas hate speech bill 'dead' as NAR considers ethics code change
SB 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department
Months after streamlining its communications and PR department, the National Association of Realtors has tapped 2 journalism and public relations veterans to lead its comms strategy
by Marian McPherson May 29
How this 'Truman Show' moment may unravel NAR's settlement
Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming
by Summer Goralik May 28
Real estate data; mobile application
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) will be the 1st to deploy the integrated system from Ocusell. It’s the largest such organization in Georgia and 4th nationally, serving over 57K members
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
Changes would offer a specific definition of 'harassment' and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
How the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' may impact real estate
The bill was passed in the House on Thursday. Industry players were pleased by its business-friendly tax provisions and other measures that may aid in homebuyer affordability
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Howard Hanna in open rebellion against Clear Cooperation Policy
CEO Hoby Hanna sent a letter Wednesday to NAR and more than 70 MLSs his brokerage belongs to, informing them it will no longer consider itself bound by the policy, he told Inman exclusively
by Andrea V. Brambila May 23
Council of Multiple Listing Services CEO to step down
After nearly 11 years, Denee Evans decided not to renew her contract, and CMLS is on the hunt for its next top leader
by Andrea V. Brambila May 22
Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out
Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28 but enforcement won't start until June 30. Agents will receive 2 warnings before their 3rd non-compliant listing is blocked
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
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Opinion
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by Daniel Houston May 20
It’s time to take back our listings
Opinion
Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead
by Darryl Davis May 20
How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves
Opinion
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what's best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write
by Hans Wydler AND Steve Wydler May 19
Council of Multiple Listing Services hires Rene Galicia as its first COO
CMLS anticipates Galicia's expertise in MLS policy will help guide members 'through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
NAR chooses 8 firms to spur 'digital transformation of real estate'
NAR's for-profit investment arm Second Century Ventures selected Foyer, Guest House, Infinityy, NEO, Pitch59, Pixlmob, Tether RE and QwikFix to participate in REACH this year
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
NAR's new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour
The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14