MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M
Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices
Women make up 66% of NAR's membership. Is it serving you?
Opinion
As the National Association of Realtors doubles down to support bad behavior in its leadership, women see the organization's response as part of a larger problem endemic to the industry
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
DOJ will weigh in at appeals court during NAR pocket listing dispute
The antitrust enforcer will get 5 minutes at oral arguments in Top Agent Network's appeal to overturn a lower court ruling tossing its case against NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
Real estate leadership is in hot water: The Download
Opinion
This week: What the hell is going on in the real estate industry? And, more importantly, what are you going to do about it?
by Christy Murdock Jun 30
Pending home sales fall, but Northeast sees a surge: Data
Sales of pending homes declined 2.7% in May and were down 22.2% from a year ago, but the Northeast saw a 12.9% increase, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jun 29
Suit accuses NAR and its president of sexual, racial discrimination
The suit claims NAR fired a Black employee after she broke off a relationship with then-president-elect Kenny Parcell. NAR said it rejects the claims
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Ready to step into leadership? 10 ways to get involved
Each election year, the quality of our leadership is under scrutiny. Find out how to volunteer, mentor and more, and learn where to go to step up
by Christy Murdock Jun 28
NAR kicks off nationwide search for 'diverse' CEO candidates
Applications to become the 1.5M-member trade group's 13th chief executive will be accepted through July 31, the National Association of Realtors announced
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
NAR CEO Bob Goldberg plans to retire at the end of 2024
Goldberg's contract will expire on Dec. 31, and the executive plans to retire after 3 decades at NAR and 4 decades in real estate, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Jun 21
Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?
New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods' ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech's potential for discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 20
NAR: We're committed to ending discrimination in real estate
Opinion
In response to an Inman column Tuesday questioning the National Association of Realtors' response to discriminatory practices, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg defended the group's track record
by Bob Goldberg Jun 15
Redlining and steering continue to plague housing. So where's NAR?
Opinion
By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer
by Chris Drayer Jun 13
Missing middle: Home shortage for middle-income buyers hits 320K
The US needs to not just build more new homes, but build more new homes that are affordable to most people, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com
DOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resume
The US Department of Justice wants 'to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually,' according to an appeal