Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Realogy expands ambitious benefit program to all agents
Agents with Realogy's own-side brokerage join affiliates in getting access to a bevy of services, including healthcare
by Patrick Kearns Nov 18
NAR aims to shake off 'greedy Realtor' image with new vision
NAR's Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee came up with new statements in collaboration with Havas, the same ad agency responsible for the 'That's Who We R' campaign
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
Joy, despair following vote on NAR's pocket listing policy
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large
by Patrick Kearns Nov 13
A brief history of the open house
Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
NAR votes on ethics training, 'free' agents and a new $6M nonprofit
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that require agents complete ethics training less frequently
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training
The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every 3 years instead of every 2 years
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
Staffers to NAR: Protect us from 'chest-beating' volunteer leaders
This is 'something that has kind of been talked about in the shadows and in the closet for a long time,' one attendee of the Realtors Conference & Expo said Saturday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
Controversial NAR pocket listing policy moves forward
NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee on Saturday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. The proposal now moves to NAR's Executive Committee
13 questions about NAR's pocket listing policy answered
Before National Association of Realtors members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed common questions gathered by MLS executives
Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo
'Clear Cooperation Policy' will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS's rule
NAR: 'What a wonderful house that you have all built'
National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group's kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday