Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine
As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418M lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing 'Realtor' magazine and move to a digital-only format
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Top 24 real estate news stories of 2024 according to Inman readers
With all the commission lawsuits, settlements and rule changes, there was no shortage of news this year. Here is the top-read news of 2024
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 28
NAR's culture of excess: How lavish leadership perks betray members
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis calls for NAR to change its policies on volunteer compensation in light of the organization's need to restore integrity and rebuild trust with its members
by Darryl Davis Dec 16
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson is 'stepping down'
After a decade leading the trade group's legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
'I hope — at the end of the day, at the end of the 2-year term — to be able to look back and say there was some stability and calm,' Sears told hundreds of ICLV attendees, many of them NAR members
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
Kevin Sears opens up about NAR, the DOJ and a hectic year of travel
In his 6 months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization's future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR
On the 'Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered' podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
Hey, that's who we are! NAR in new trademark dispute over 'R' logo
NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think?
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
NAR halts 'presidential initiatives' for next 2 years amid turmoil
The trade group will not take on pet projects for the duration of NAR President Kevin Sears' tenure, which is slated to last until November 2025, he told NAR's Board of Directors Wednesday morning
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 15
NAR president: The DOJ is a 'bigger problem' than $1.8B Sitzer verdict
In remarks made in Boston that were later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears declared business will change for Realtors — whether they embrace it or have it 'forced down our throats'
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
NAR president sidesteps palace intrigue in 1st address to members
Newly installed NAR President Kevin Sears will remain in position for nearly 2 years after replacing Tracy Kasper on Monday. In a video to members he focused on legal challenges and core business
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
Resignations, lawsuit updates, ChatGPT: Inman's 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 Jan 12
With Kasper exit, the hits keep coming for NAR: The Download
After a reported blackmail threat, NAR President Tracy Kasper has resigned from her post. What's next for the embattled trade organization?
by Christy Murdock Jan 12