Pending home sales down annually for 17th straight month
The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index increased modestly but remains below 2018 levels
by Patrick Kearns Jun 27
Bombshell suit against real estate firms could get even bigger
Three more plaintiffs added to lawsuit involving the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
How buyer’s agents must adapt to survive
Opinion
We need to be better at explaining and demonstrating our value as agents to homebuyers if we want to thrive in the future
by John Giffen Jun 25
Buyer's agent commission is negotiable: Why your sellers deserve to know
Opinion
There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to NAR to clear it up
by Bryn Kaufman Jun 24
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
After 2 straight months of existing-home sales declining, the sales rate rose in May, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Jun 21
NAR's tech accelerator REACH goes global
The program that provides real estate startups with training, networking and other support is now accepting applications from companies in Australia
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Investment property with money
Investors are pouring money into vacation homes, multifamily properties, rental technology and everything in between. And that means agents have a golden opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turn
The major class-action lawsuit against NAR, Realogy, KW, RE/MAX, HomeServices of America and more has been amended to include new plaintiffs and new, more detailed accusations
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 17
Don't ghost your clients: 8 inexpensive ways to keep in touch
Opinion
Staying top-of-mind with clients after closing is essential for keeping your pipeline full
by John Giffen Jun 13
NAR's VC arm invests in blockchain transaction startup
Propy aims to create an Amazon-like homebuying and selling experience online and allow consumers to pay with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
5 bad behaviors that will land you in Realtor court
Here are a few reminders of the basics of ethical behavior, as spelled out by NAR's Code of Ethics
by Kellie Tinnin Jun 10
Keller Williams joins other top brokerages in supporting the Equality Act
The Austin-based mega franchisor is the latest real estate company to voice support for bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQIA persons in housing nationwide
by Patrick Kearns Jun 7
How to screen for trustworthy home inspectors
A good home inspector should help you better negotiate on behalf of your client
by Michael Maynard Jun 7
EXCLUSIVE: Compass, eXp Realty and Redfin voice support for Equality Act
Three major real estate brokerages are following counterparts including Realogy and RE/MAX in endorsing a bill that would ban LGBTQIA housing discrimination nationwide
by Patrick Kearns Jun 5
Man in baseball jersey uniform overlooking Mumbai
The program will combine previously separate markets for mortgage-backed securities known as TBAs. Proponents say it will lower mortgage interest rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4