How to help clients through empathy during COVID-19
As Realtors, adhering to a "lofty ideal of moral conduct" is of critical importance, especially during times like this. Here are a few things you can do to make good on that promise
by David Michonski Apr 20
The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn
Opinion
Plus, NAR provides telemedicine services for Realtors and the brokerage that's getting creative with virtual tour scavenger hunts
by Byron Lazine Apr 10
A group of racially mixed hands
NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents
by Patrick Kearns Nov 26
Joy, despair following vote on NAR's pocket listing policy
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large
by Patrick Kearns Nov 13
Who are Realtor association rules really protecting?
Opinion
Our Realtor rules are often obscure, byzantine and confusing to consumers
by Teresa Boardman Oct 17
READ: President Trump's remarks at NAR conference in full
Read the official White House transcript of President Donald Trump's hour-long speech at the National Association of Realtors legislative meetings and trade expo
by Patrick Kearns May 20
President Donald Trump
The president is speaking before the largest real estate trade group in the U.S. at its annual midyear legislative meeting in Washington, D.C.
by Patrick Kearns May 17
Broken ripped heart
After committing $15M to the project, designed to be a central point for broker property data, NAR is walking away, leaving Upstream to find a new vendor
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11
Study: 90% of consumers used an agent in 2018
Millennials and Gen-Xers alike flocked to agents in 2018, setting a record high for the 17-year-old REAL Trends Consumer Study
by Marian McPherson Nov 12
Crowd of people
NAR reports 1.367 million members, approaching its record. With fierce competition and cooling sales, are there too many Realtors?
by Teke Wiggin Nov 9
Globe-trotting for-sale sign lost at sea during Hurricane Sandy finds its way from France to New Jersey
Realtor Diane Turton's sign washed ashore in France 6 years after destructive Hurricane Sandy set it adrift
A Realtor posted ads about a dead driver and a prisoner of war  — and the reaction was swift
'Korean Yang Kyoungjong fought with Japan against the USSR,' reads one of the posts. 'He then fought with the USSR against Germany. Then with Germany against the US! Want an agent who fights for you, call me!'
What I've learned from being part of a Realtor association
Opinion
It's never too late to improve, redefine your purpose and change your perspective
by Troy Palmquist Jun 1
An Atlanta agent takes Knock, OfferPad and Opendoor for a test-drive
Opinion
Although these companies are good for certain markets, they lack much-needed human interaction and customer service
by Chad Schernikau May 24
NAR allows tougher sanctions for Realtors who violate Code of Ethics
Policy changes adopted by the board of the National Association of Realtors remain voluntary and still don't publish the names or photos of ethics violators to the public
by Andrea V. Brambila May 21