Dear Marketing Mastermind: Does my marketing comply with the code of ethics?
Opinion
How does the code of ethics inform the way that you approach your marketing strategies and platforms?
by Christy Murdock Feb 11
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
NAR votes on ethics training, 'free' agents and a new $6M nonprofit
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that require agents complete ethics training less frequently
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training
The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every 3 years instead of every 2 years
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
Buyer's agent commission is negotiable: Why your sellers deserve to know
Opinion
There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to NAR to clear it up
by Bryn Kaufman Jun 24
We're better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors
Opinion
This was not our finest hour
by Jay Thompson May 22
NAR launches 'That's Who We R' Realtor ad campaign
The nation's largest real estate trade group is hoping to further distinguish Realtors from agents and with a collaborator of Drake, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Rihanna
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
Zillow quietly removes client data sharing requirement from broker program
Zillow's Premier Broker Flex Pricing previously required brokers to share all client names, addresses and phone numbers, even those secured outside of Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Jan 4
No anti walking
The National Association of Realtors’ board approved 5 new policies designed to improve public trust in the profession
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
by Andrea V. Brambila May 21
Should real estate agents intentionally underprice listings?
'Auctioning' a home carries a great deal of responsibility for everyone involved
by Cara Ameer Mar 15
Re/Max investigation finds founder and CEO both violated ethics code
Founder Dave Liniger and CEO Adam Contos failed to disclose $2.4M loan used to purchase a residence, according to special committee
by Gill South Feb 23
3 ethical tests to guide you through real estate's toughest dilemmas
What is legal and what is ethical are often not the same
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 25
Why trust should be the baseline, not the tagline
Opinion
Realtors should go above and beyond being trustworthy
by Carl Medford Mar 6
Are MLSs and associations held to the same rules as members?
Opinion
Everyone should honor the IDX/VOW MLS rules and the Realtor Code of Ethics
by Bryn Kaufman Feb 3