@properties follows HAR's lead, axes 'master' from marketing
The Chicago-based company said removing the term is an 'easy and obvious' change that will promote 'a greater sense of dignity and inclusivity'
by Marian McPherson Jun 30
John Legend to Houston Association of Realtors: 'Fix the real problem'
The singer asked the real estate industry to focus on housing discrimination instead of fixing 'fake' problems, like removing 'master' from multiple listing service descriptions
by Marian McPherson Jun 29
HAR ditches 'master' terminology in MLS descriptions
The Houston Association of Realtors no longer uses 'master' to describe bedrooms and bathrooms in the MLS, after a group of members called for the change
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
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
From 101K to 11: MLS rankings show 'extreme contrast' in size
T3 Sixty ranked the nation's MLSs and state and local Realtor associations by membership as part of a larger effort to provide a big picture of the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 20
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
Houston Association of Realtors President: 41% of current sellers would consider using an iBuyer
Houston Association of Realtors President Bob Hale and industry experts discussed the iBuyer as a lead generation tool at RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate CEO Exchange
by Patrick Kearns Sep 20
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate franchise, top indie merge to form Houston behemoth
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene and Heritage Texas Properties will be among top 50 brokerages
by Patrick Kearns Aug 27
A blue whale
For the first time, consulting firm tallies members in state and local associations and MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
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
Are these ‘sexy’ listing photos too much?
Texas Realtor Kristin Gyldenege defends her choice to hire models to pose in their underwear, even after the Houston Association of Realtors pulled the photos from its site
Wallet
Realtors will get to keep more money in their pockets thanks to the addition of 67,000 new paying members