10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30
NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses '3-way agreement' lawsuit
The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the 3-way agreement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Difference between Realtor and real estate agent
Opinion
It’s essential for consumers (and agents) to know who’s representing their interests
by Doreen Spagnuolo Jul 9
Pride community at a parade with hands raised and the LGBT flag.
Opinion
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible
by Mary Mancera Jun 26
How to talk to clients when the world is turning upside down
Clients don’t need you to have all the answers; they just need to know that you’re there for them and that you’re willing and able to help them navigate rough seas, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 25
NAR speech policy change could shift disciplinary burden to brokers
Affinity groups and inclusion leaders told Inman that by shifting potential liability away from local and state Realtor groups, brokerages will now be expected to rule on certain ethics complaints
by Marian McPherson Jun 13
'Alliance members won’t back down' before anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric
Opinion
No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin 'JZ' Ziegler writes
by Justin Ziegler Jun 13
Here are your hot takes on NAR's big changes this year: Pulse
Marketing, commingling, hate speech — it's been a big year of change at the National Association of Realtors. Here are your hot takes on those changes
by Inman Jun 10
California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and 2 local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive
by Taylor Anderson Jun 10
NAR: The settlement didn't kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
Get all caught up on NAR midyear: The Download
Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday's votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies
by Christy Murdock Jun 6
NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote
The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities
Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5
Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven't
by Rachael Hite Jun 5
Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote
NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M