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
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