Georgia MLS cuts dues in response to concerns amid outbreak
Waiving broker and appraiser dues for Q2 will cost a little more than $1M
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
Houston and Austin Realtors suspend open house displays on HAR.com
The Houston Association of Realtors will also waive third-quarter MLS fees totaling more than $4M
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here's what they said
Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
Houston Association of Realtors to raise fees for first time in 20 years
The $15 increase on subscriber fees will fund an expanded advertising budget, new tech development and increased costs associated with website security and mapping fees
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
39% of homesellers 'somewhat likely' to work with an iBuyer
Despite the interest and awareness of iBuyers, however, 92% still want to work with a Realtor, according to a new consumer survey by the Houston Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Nov 27
Inman Person of the Year 2018: Kenya Burrell-VanWormer
She led the fight to oppose proposals by NAR to raise dues. So what's next for the firebrand?
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 21
Updated app reads listing information as your car stops in front of a home
The mobile app from the Houston Association of Realtors can now tell you list price, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and more
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19
Who’s lobbying NAR? Zillow, dues dollars and the DOJ
Opinion
Let’s add some context to the NAR-HAR back-and-forth and talk about recent Zillow happenings
by Sam DeBord May 11
Read HAR’s open letter on NAR dues showdown
Opinion
True leadership means asking questions and not going along to get along
Read NAR's response to HAR's stance on raising dues
Opinion
'We will not abdicate our responsibility to lead during this time of change'
by Tom Riley Apr 30
Markeith Spears named manager of BHGRE Gary Greene Pearland office
Spears moves from the Inner Loop to Pearland to help build an office and grow relationships
by Kimberly Manning Jul 25
Houston home market maintains stability, hits price record
Despite slowing sales, housing stock and prices are on the rise
by Jennifer Riner Jul 18
Houston home sales rise, but prices stay moderate
HAR recently released its data for May, finding a 10 percent annual increase in home sales
by Kimberly Manning Jul 12
Why the MLS might be your best defense against Zillow
Opinion
But only if we act fast
by Creed Smith Jun 24