Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
If the parties don't settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers' case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected
A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
Pending home sales stay flat in April as Northeast numbers tumble
NAR numbers show that, while most regions of the country saw month-over-month gains, pending home sales in the Northeast pulled down the national average
by Ben Verde May 25
Why stop there? Here are 13 more safety fields NAR could add
Opinion
While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they're leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face
by Teresa Boardman May 24
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The organization's membership was down 0.66% in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
6 takeaways from NAR's midyear conference
From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
With lawsuits in play, NAR Midyear treads lightly with commission talk
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can't count on a 'standard' commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Danger ahead: MLSs consider agent alerts for perilous properties
At the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference, a committee on Realtor safety suggested adding MLS data fields to signal hazards such as bad cell service and limited visibility
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Why the new fair housing training requirement is good for business
Opinion
By fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, Realtors can attract a diverse clientele and contribute to a more prosperous society
Submissions open for 5th annual NAR startup Pitch Battle
The Pitch Battle offers real estate technology startups the opportunity to showcase their tech to industry-leading investors for the chance to win $15,000
by Ben Verde May 15
NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors
Members will be required to complete 2 hours of fair housing training every 3 years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors' board of directors
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches 'What Moves Her' chapter
Establishing a local version of the campaign will allow CB Warburg to have a more direct impact on female real estate professionals in the community, the company exclusively told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire
Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
NAR votes to raise membership dues in alignment with inflation
The National Association of Realtors voted Thursday to tie annual membership dues to the Consumer Price Index. Its board separately voted to increase annual dues by 4% to $156 next year
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
The seller's market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10