Assist-2-Sell 'shocked and dismayed' at NAR response to pocket listing concerns
The discount franchisor has consistently opposed pocket listing bans, and said in a new letter Tuesday that it was shocked by NAR's response to its complaints
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
NAR approves updated anti-harassment policy for #MeToo era
Revised code of conduct will include expanded definition of 'harassment' while raising stakes for those who violate rules
Questions inquisitive man with computer
Real estate trade group condemns tech giant for the same practices its member agents and brokers engage in
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
Redfin took jabs at Zillow and realtor.com, Trelora CEO said it's been egged and harassed, and academics compared real estate to airline bookings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 6
Washington Monument, Washington DC
The FTC and DOJ are convening bigwigs from Zillow, Redfin and more to evaluate the state of listings and competition. The findings could shape the industry's future
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
NAR's top lawyer weighs in on association director conflicts
Is what is in the best interest of NAR also in the best interest of local associations?
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Strange bedfellows: NAR and Zillow agree on antitrust, sort of
A white paper published last month has the trade group and tech company both supporting the current MLS structure, though for different reasons
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Adult film stars report repeated housing discrimination
A new article written by Aurora Snow recounts her issues with landlords. But the law doesn’t prohibit discrimination against occupation — should it?
by Patrick Kearns May 8
NAR says it won't turn back the clock on antitrust
Trade group addresses worries over real estate competition
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 19
Alleged Florida board scam targeting real estate agents is back -- who's behind it?
Mailers from an organization calling itself the Florida Real Estate Board demand $225
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 13
What's NAR's role when Realtor associations go to war?
Trade group offers advice on avoiding costly litigation
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25
Courthouse pillars in shadow
Attorneys say agents and brokers should know what's expected of them
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
Agents and brokers freed from threat of listing alert-related patent lawsuits
NAR drops patent challenges in exchange for agreement to hold fire against real estate industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 20
Agents and brokers at risk of lawsuits over website accessibility
NAR: Meeting the needs of people with disabilities is 'good business'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 29
NAR dodges 3 Zillow claims in Crocker letter countersuit, but defamation sticks
Judge says trade group 'vouched for' accuracy of whistleblower letter in distributing it to the media
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 11