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
Government staffers question Upstream CEO on antitrust ahead of launch
Alex Lange responds to concerns over the long-gestating real estate broker data platform being 'anti-competitive' ahead of its planned May 14 launch
It’s time to stop ignoring the crisis at NAR
Opinion
Op-ed: MLSListings CEO Jim Harrison explains grievances with recent NAR actions and the upcoming vote to raise dues
by James Harrison May 9
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
Sellers are video monitoring buyers: What’s NAR’s stance?
Opinion
An NAR-released video recommends that listing agents make it clear to buyers that there are active cameras in a home that may be used to monitor buyers
by Craig C. Rowe May 8
Read HAR’s open letter on NAR dues showdown
Opinion
True leadership means asking questions and not going along to get along
NAR's MLS manager jumps ship to Redfin
The Seattle-based online real estate brokerage makes its first hire dedicated to industry relations
Agents, stop hating Zillow and embrace it
Opinion
How I personally feel about Zillow has never been part of the conversation
by Teresa Boardman May 4
Multiple Choice Test Exam Survey
The transaction management software firm is trying to shore up support from NAR board before it votes to supply continued funding or not
What should real estate expect from DOJ workshop? Zillow discusses
Antitrust attorney David Kully and open data advocate Daniel Castro share insights into DOJ and FTC's upcoming examination of real estate competition
by Emma Hinchliffe May 2
Black hole illustration
New rule clarifies timeframe for addressing closing cost increases with consumers
by Patrick Kearns May 1
Read NAR's response to HAR's stance on raising dues
Opinion
'We will not abdicate our responsibility to lead during this time of change'
by Tom Riley Apr 30
DocuSign IPO brings windfall to NAR venture fund
E-signature platform DocuSign, backed by NAR-tied fund, saw stock climb on first day of trading
by Emma Hinchliffe Apr 27
San Francisco City Hall lit up in rainbow colors
The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) wants backing for federal anti-discrimination bill
by Patrick Kearns Apr 24
17 time-sucking tasks real estate agents love to do and how to avoid them
Opinion
Weed out the activities that don't help your bottom line, and focus on those that do
by Joshua Jarvis Apr 24