NAR conference goes virtual over health and safety concerns
The 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo was supposed to take place in New Orleans in November, but it was moved online amid lingering concerns about the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
NAR predicts major sales rebound this summer
Existing-home sales fell annually for the third straight month in May, but NAR expects that to change over the coming months
by Patrick Kearns Jun 22
Summer outlook: Real estate heads into buying season on firm footing
In our multipart series on the US housing market this summer, Inman's Jim Dalrymple reports that the market hasn't fully returned to normal yet, but a number of metrics including prices and pending sales suggest it has been resilient amid the coronavirus crisis
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., were the three most competitive markets in the U.S. last month, a new report reveals. The report provides further evidence that the pandemic hasn't tanked prices or demand
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
NAR may move summer tech conference to January
The National Association of Realtors sent out a survey to past iOi Summit attendees to gauge how likely they are to attend an in-person event in early 2021
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 11
NAR CEO on racial injustice: 'This is not a new issue'
Bob Goldberg reminded attendees at Inman Connect Now that equality and fairness in housing is the trade group's mission
CEO of realtor.com operator Move: 'The game's not over'
David Doctorow says realtor.com can contribute to 'helping consumers think about making great homes and, when needed, sell homes' in partnership with the industry
Another pocket listing network sues NAR, alleges MLS conspiracy
Suit alleges Clear Cooperation Policy is part of a plan to eliminate PLS as a 'competitive threat.' Trade groups say policy is 'not discriminatory' and promotes competition
Court denies restraining order against NAR for pocket listing policy
Top Agent Network asked for the order two weeks ago in an attempt to stop the National Association of Realtors from enforcing the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila May 28
Contract signings fell 33% in April amid COVID-19 pandemic
The National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, was down 21.8% in April
by Patrick Kearns May 28
How I Connect Now: Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville, JP Piccinini
Five members of the Inman community share their tactics for success during this time
by Inman May 22
Existing-home sales report shows how badly virus impacted housing
Existing-home sales in April fell 17.8% from March and 17.2% year-over-year
by Patrick Kearns May 21
A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents
Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. Inman is trying to compile them all in 1 guide that will be updated daily
by Patrick Kearns May 20
NAR board votes in new leaders in first-ever virtual election
National Association of Realtors CEO Bob Goldberg said future events could be both in-person and virtual — even after pandemic
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
NAR board approves policy giving brokers back their MLS data
The trade group said new policy will allow brokers to innovate and develop new ways of delivering services to consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15