NAR debuts implicit bias training at midyear conference
Bias Override is a 3-hour course that identifies ways to prevent unconscious bias from influencing behavior. NAR doesn't require fair housing training, but that may change this week
NAR's Oppler: The changes we agreed to with DOJ will take effect
Opinion
The changes adopted Monday are an example of how NAR works toward positive change in real estate, says immediate past president Charlie Oppler, and doing the right thing is a 'responsibility we take very seriously'
by Charlie Oppler Nov 17
NAR's leadership team is majority-female for the first time ever
Leslie Rouda Smith follows in her father's footsteps as NAR's 2022 president as turnover within the group's leadership team veered toward women for the first time since its founding in 1908
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
NAR: Closing the racial wealth gap has to be a Realtor priority
Trade group's outgoing president Charlie Oppler says, 'Diversity has to be our culture'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
Clients may peek online, but 9 in 10 still turn to an agent: survey
A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
What to expect at NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo this week
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to speak at Realtors Conference & Expo in San Diego, plus much, much more
A Florida landlord is requiring vaccines for tenants. Is that legal?
The landlord operates approximately 1,200 rental units but will require vaccines for anyone wanting to move in or renew a lease. The situation could serve as a test case
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 16
REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering 'cartel economics' attack
The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors' petition 2 days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement
The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance
Charlie Oppler urged both NAR members and their clients to be diligent regarding the virus and indicated he was encouraged by growing vaccination rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
South Carolina flooding October 2015
Because natural disasters have become increasingly common, the Realtors Relief Foundation is shoring up its resources to be able to respond at a moment's notice
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 29
Norman Flynn, former NAR president, dies at 79
As president of NAR in 1990, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability and educating the public on real estate and housing issues
The median Realtor income declined in 2020, new survey says
The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn't necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6K from the year before
NAR forges partnership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
The relationship between the entities will enable the development of new training opportunities in an effort to help create LGBTQ+ leaders in the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
The New Normal: What if agent pay was more than just commissions?
Commissions are still king, but more and more agents are looking for alternative revenue streams in the form of stocks and profit sharing
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26