NAR president: DOJ thinks Realtors 'make too much money'
At NAR's midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was 'cautiously optimistic' about improving the trade group's relationship with the antitrust enforcer
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
How will NAR handle the hate speech hot potato? The Download
The National Association of Realtors will tackle the topic at its midyear Legislative Meetings next week, even after a Texas speech bill targeting NAR and other groups died abruptly on Wednesday
by Christy Murdock May 30
DOJ signals withdrawal of MLS PIN settlement objection in Nosalek
The 4th amended settlement, if approved, would prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on MLS PIN's platform and raises the total proposed settlement fund from $3M to $3.95M
by Lillian Dickerson May 30
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 30
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing
The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
Texas hate speech bill 'dead' as NAR considers ethics code change
SB 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department
Months after streamlining its communications and PR department, the National Association of Realtors has tapped 2 journalism and public relations veterans to lead its comms strategy
by Marian McPherson May 29
Trump, Pulte shed more light on plans for Fannie and Freddie
Promise that the government will maintain 'implicit guarantees' of the companies' obligations suggests that what Trump has in mind is monetization, not privatization
by Matt Carter May 28
How this 'Truman Show' moment may unravel NAR's settlement
Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming
by Summer Goralik May 28
New to networking? 10 tips to make the most of your connections
Relationships can lead to referrals, which can lead to revenue, Nikki Beauchamp writes. It all starts with the right network. Here's how to grow yours
by Nikki Beauchamp May 28
Real estate data; mobile application
First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) will be the 1st to deploy the integrated system from Ocusell. It’s the largest such organization in Georgia and 4th nationally, serving over 57K members
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
Changes would offer a specific definition of 'harassment' and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
10 ways to set the stage for offers that actually win
Writing a winning offer isn't rocket science, team leader Carl Medford writes, but it takes attention to detail, an understanding of best practices and a willingness to communicate
by Carl Medford May 27