Educate yourself before reacting to Code of Ethics changes!
Opinion
NAR proposed changes to the Code of Ethics, and the real estate community is reacting — or more precisely, descending into an uproar. Here's why industry professionals should take some time to closely read and examine these changes
by Jay Thompson Oct 21
Brad Inman: Imagine a real estate industry without housing discrimination
In his opening session at Connect Now, Brad Inman wants real estate agents to put 2020 in the rearview and imagine what's possible next year
by Patrick Kearns Oct 20
Beware of scammers offering health insurance to NAR members
Although the National Association of Realtors offers insurance options, an NAR spokesperson warned that the association would not make calls to enroll members
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
NAR, Morgan Stanley partner to offer financial guidance for Realtors
The 1.4 million-member trade association is partnering with the investment banking giant to offer Realtors guides to investing and saving for retirement
by Patrick Kearns Oct 16
An umpire waving a flag
The National Association of Realtors says it's gotten 'an unprecedented number of complaints about Realtors posting discriminatory speech and conduct online'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
Millennials with kids show big appetite for suburban living
A new National Association of Realtors survey finds younger people want more outdoor space and bigger homes with more rooms — even as walkability remains important
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 13
How MLSs can foster and advance fair housing
The Council of MLSs is forming a task force to explore the role MLSs can play in stamping out housing discrimination. Panelists at CMLS's annual conference had some ideas
'Paradigm shift': Realtors weigh in on the buyer commission lawsuit
Some pros predict more dual agency deals and the disappearance of buyer's agents, while others think the industry will end up where it started but with more disclosures to sign
Judge denies motion by NAR to dismiss buyer commission lawsuit
Judge Andrea Wood argued that the plaintiffs would have paid 'substantially lower commissions' if not for the buyer broker commission rules
by Patrick Kearns Oct 5
Virtual tours level off as home showings continue unseasonable increase
ShowingTime's Showing Index reported impressive year-over-year growth in home tours as Redfin reports 8-10% of all tours are conducted online
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Former Move industry relations exec sues over alleged sexual harassment
Suzanne Mueller alleges Move failed to provide a safe working environment, did not adequately supervise employees and retaliated against her for participating in a sexual harassment investigation against a National Association of Realtors executive
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
Existing-home sales soar to highest level since 2006
Total existing-home sales climbed 10.5% from the year prior in August, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Sep 22
Days on market is a 'mess.' Should there be a national policy?
Inman Connect Now panelists discuss consumer confusion, "gaming" DOM and the industry's appetite for a new National Association of Realtors MLS policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 16
More Realtors are carrying weapons for self-defense
An NAR survey finds more than half of agents are still hosting open houses alone, but more agents are carrying protection in the form of pepper spray and firearms
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
Former Trump admin official named as NAR's chief advocate
Bill Malkasian and Joe Ventrone are stepping down, and Shannon McGahn, a former counselor for the US Department of Treasury, has been promoted to chief advocacy officer
by Patrick Kearns Sep 14