The number of contract signings grew 7.5 percent from September to October, the National Association of Realtors reports
A first-in-the-nation Oregon law restricting love letters between buyers and sellers, set to begin in January, is being challenged in court by the conservative-leaning Pacific Legal Foundation
Inventory across all housing types fell 0.8% from the month previous and 12% year over year to 1.25M units. Nonetheless, home sales are expected to exceed 6 million by the end of the year
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
The trade group changed real estate listings nationwide, made buyer agent compensation more transparent, declared a divisive symbol discriminatory and turned the gender divide on its head
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter highlights broker discomfort after Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime and Compass' acquisition of Glide
In September, approximately 2,200 agents licensed in the Florida beachside community of 70,000 were vying for just 674 listings. Is this the fate in store for the rest of the country?
At the National Association of Realtors' national conference on Friday, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared promising insights about 2022
The National Association of Realtors' legal team says members can help the trade group fight its antitrust war while the association fends off the DOJ, REX and various commission lawsuits
Opinion
The changes adopted Monday are an example of how NAR works toward positive change in real estate, says immediate past president Charlie Oppler, and doing the right thing is a 'responsibility we take very seriously'
The trade group changed the composition and qualifications of its board of directors and Executive Committee with the aim of making itself more nimble, efficient, and transparent
Leslie Rouda Smith follows in her father's footsteps as NAR's 2022 president as turnover within the group's leadership team veered toward women for the first time since its founding in 1908
Opinion
If proclaiming your services as free is the best way for you to get business, you might be in the wrong business
Opinion
From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo. Here's what you need to know
President Biden signed the $1.2T infrastructure bill into law on Monday. However, billions of dollars for affordable housing didn't make it into the final draft
Three-quarters of the National Association of Realtors' directors voted to require display of listing broker contact information on agent and broker websites
Two-thirds of the trade group's directors voted in favor of allowing brokers and agents to share buyer broker compensation on their websites
At NAR's annual conference, the four-time Olympic gold medalist said 'it's OK to not be OK'
Professional Standards Committee passes case interpretation after intense debate
After vigorous debate at the trade group's multiple listing service committee, the proposal heads to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors on Monday
A requirement to display listing firm contact information 'at least as prominently as any other contact information' was stricken from the proposal, which passed on Saturday
Trade group contends the antitrust regulator never closed its previous investigations into NAR's pocket listing and buyer broker commission rules
After broker feedback, indie brokerage network says its updated stance is 'neutral'
Real estate franchisor says giving the listing brokerage equal billing would cause consumer confusion
A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted
Some MLSs are 'strongly opposed' to requiring the display of listing agents in addition to listing brokerages
Amid the continued shattering of annual sales pace records, inventory also took a slight hit during October, a report from realtor.com shows
The median sales price of single-family existing homes increased in 99% of the 183 markets measured by the National Association of Realtors, while 78% of markets saw double-digit price gains
Opinion
Read the arbitration manual. Review the questions on the arbitration worksheet. And please, stop proclaiming that simply showing a home entitles you to compensation. It doesn't work that way
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter told Inman that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has resulted in more listings being marketed on the multiple listing service, not fewer
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to speak at Realtors Conference & Expo in San Diego, plus much, much more
Texas-based broker Jenna Ryan, who claimed her 'blond hair' and 'white skin' would keep her out of jail, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars for her role in Jan. 6 insurrection
Agents, investors and developers are taking to Telegram and Facebook's free, encrypted instant messaging and voice-over-IP service to network and find off-market listings
While brokers see the study as reason to re-evaluate NAR's pocket listing policy, MLSs push back on the study's conclusions, pointing to a hot market. This is the 3rd in a 5-part series
Greg Robertson and Victor Lund don't hold back on why obtaining MLS data should be easier and why the National Association of Realtors' policy should be enforced
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said
Realogy reported a revenue increase of 15 percent year over year while recording a net income of $114 million, it was announced Thursday during an earnings call
Opinion
In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small businesses
Existing-home sales made a rebound in September following a dip in sales in August, NAR reported. All 4 major US regions saw an increase in sales from the previous month
In court filings, regulator says rules 'restrict how real estate agents can market properties, dictate how real estate commissions are set, and impede commission negotiations'
The trade group will weigh whether to require multiple listing services to allow agents and brokers to display buyer agent compensation, but it won't consider change to lockbox policy
Employers in real estate and residential construction grew workforces by 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Department of Labor survey out Friday
At Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience event, Kalama Kim predicted that everything from a DOJ antitrust case to 'marginal agents' could soon upend the real estate industry
The Council of Multiple Listing Services panelists warned real estate leaders and MLS members, 'It's better to be part of the process ... than having the rules written for you'
Brokerage backed by Chris Christie and Jeb Bush says agent steering by commission should 'shock the conscience' of anyone interested in equity in housing
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
REX's general counsel Michael Toth says the discount brokerage pays buyer agents in at least 40% of its list-side transactions
In an open letter, Ryan alleges the National Association of Realtors' rules prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from attaining homeownership. He called on NAR to repeal the rules at its Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego in November
Pending home sales finally saw some positive growth in August, following two consecutive months of declines in June and July, the National Association of Realtors reported
Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November
Sales of newly built single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 740,000 in August 2021, up 1.5% from the revised July rate, according to the US Census Bureau
Many buyers are still considering second-home purchases, but the number was down from last year's blistering levels, according to a report from Redfin on Wednesday
Existing-home sales declined 2% between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.88M, with all geographical regions in the US seeing monthly and annual declines
Opinion
The messy set of industry practices at the crux of this fight are long overdue for major reform — now is the time to make it happen
The National Association of Realtors' 2021 Profile of Real Estate Firms revealed how brokers are pivoting with enhanced consumer and agent benefits
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
An analysis of the association's petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ's launch of a new investigation of NAR rules
The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors' petition 2 days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement
In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July
Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court's order was 'erroneous'
Arizona broker Grady Hillis objects to rules prohibiting listing broker and agent contact information in public remarks and restricting access to lockboxes to Realtors
The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement
Opinion
NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here's why it's really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards
Real estate brokerage giant says 'many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm'
California Regional MLS, which boasts more than 108,000 subscribers, has instituted changes on how listing agents and brokers appear on online listing pages
Federal Judge Thomas Zilly said REX Real Estate's antitrust allegations against NAR and Zillow are 'plausible' in an order on Thursday. NAR said it will continue to defend itself against REX's claims
Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8% to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest report
Charlie Oppler urged both NAR members and their clients to be diligent regarding the virus and indicated he was encouraged by growing vaccination rates
Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2% on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors
Jenna Ryan, the Texas real estate agent who livestreamed the insurrection in January, pleaded guilty this week to an illegal demonstration charge
The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures
Judge voiced concerns that the Clear Cooperation Policy could have anticompetitive effects but suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit
Contestants offered tools for staging, rentals, listing presentations, keeping up with clients post-close, real estate development, affordable housing, risk assessment and accounting
REX calls out NAR for alleged 'false assertions,' while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its 'business shortcomings' and that 'consumers are not interested' in REX's services
The median existing single-family home price rose 22.9% year over year during the second quarter, to $357,900, an increase of $66,800 from the year before, according to NAR
The federal agency says NAR can't use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules
A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting teams and their branding
Real estate industry professionals argued that the latest eviction moratorium hurts small time landlords and leads to renters piling up debt
Cyber security and lead generation topped the list of tech tools agents wished their brokerages offered, according to a new National Association of Realtors study
Home equity and job growth are expected to hold the levee against a tidal wave of pandemic-triggered foreclosures
Bright MLS looked at 442,829 home sales across its 6-state Mid-Atlantic footprint that sold over a 24-month period
Pending home sales dropped 1.9% in June, and 1.9% year over year to an index of 112.8, according to the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index
International buyers were less involved in the US housing market during the first year of the pandemic — but that may soon change
Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently
National Association of Realtors: 'The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure'
REX alleges that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR's segregation rule to hinder competitors who don't comply with NAR's commission rule
Real estate experts share how President Biden's latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits
As the official start to summer approaches, agents say the market is less chaotic, and more high-end luxury properties seem to be available and lingering on the market
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lacking
Deal will expand Updater's product offerings to help consumers with moves of all sizes
Agency letter offers first clue that the Clear Cooperation Policy may be part of a 'broader investigation' into trade group's rules
Real estate giants ask court to toss the discount brokerage's lawsuit over optional MLS rule
Opinion
NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion. Here's what we should be doing
The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America's assertions are 'wrong and misleading' and 'commissions are very much negotiable'
Visitors to 'Realtor.com for Everyone' are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification
Homebuyers have used these so-called 'love letters' to help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination
Contest winner will get a $15K cash prize at the trade group's 3rd annual Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit
Opinion
The DOJ's most recent action seems to be a giant step backward toward any resolution. Here's what you should know
The US Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way
From commissions and entrepreneurism to Poland's legendary tale of the '1-hour MLS,' there are few places like the US when it comes to real estate
The antitrust regulator said the trade group refused to modify the deal to protect the agency's ability to investigate other NAR conduct that could impact real estate competition
Pending-home sales are once again on the increase, according to new data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors
Because natural disasters have become increasingly common, the Realtors Relief Foundation is shoring up its resources to be able to respond at a moment's notice
Lina Khan's appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation
MLS Now says the status caused 'unintended consequences' and has been the most common complaint among agents in the past year
The two groups will work together to combat discrimination and increase homeownership rates at a time of renewed scrutiny on discrimination against Asian Americans
Blackstone Group Inc. has reached a deal to acquire single-family rental home company Home Partners of America Inc. for $6 billion in cash after a competitive bidding process
Case alleging Move failed to provide a safe working environment and retaliated against Suzanne Mueller for participating in a sexual harassment investigation against an NAR executive was dismissed at the request of both parties
Homeowners with low mortgage rates and seniors choosing to age in place aren't eager to sell, according to a new analysis by First American Financial Corp.
The Atlanta Realtors Association issued the first apology in its 111-year history to members and the communities they serve for its history of discriminatory practices while making a commitment to supporting an inclusive community in the future
Despite its title — 'The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?' — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings
A judge also denied REX's request for a preliminary injunction against NAR and Zillow. REX asked for the injunction after arguing it was the victim of anticompetitive practices
The share of LGBTQ homebuyers and sellers has remained at 4 percent since 2015, according to NAR. Lower household incomes and less access to affordable housing are 2 of the largest barriers
Trade group will be able to use 'pre-move' data to inform reports on migration patterns and housing demand
As president of NAR in 1990, Flynn focused much of his efforts on tackling housing affordability and educating the public on real estate and housing issues
3 leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions
The Department of Justice and The PLS argue that lower court should have considered Clear Cooperation Policy's impact on brokers who directly purchase access to listing services, not on buyers and sellers
The record number of homes sold in 2020 didn't necessarily translate into higher wages for most Realtors, with the median gross income falling $6K from the year before
In an op-ed co-written by REX CEO Jack Ryan and REX President Lynley Sides, the pair said they 'won't stop' until policies like NAR's segregation rule no longer impede consumers
Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages
In a reversal from the previous month, pending-home sales decreased in all regions except the Midwest, which saw gains of 3.5% from March to April
The relationship between the entities will enable the development of new training opportunities in an effort to help create LGBTQ+ leaders in the real estate industry
Continuing inventory woes have hampered existing-home sales for the third consecutive month, according to a National Association of Realtors' market report released Friday
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest on NAR’s controversial address proposal, how long the housing shortage will last and staging in a seller’s market
Compass versus Realogy. Keller Williams versus eXp. REX versus everyone. The real estate industry is full of big names and big feuds, and Inman's unpacking all of them
The National Association of Realtors credited the boom in membership in 2020 to a robust housing market and Americans' career shifts during the pandemic
The News Corp. subsidiary is laser-focused on growing traffic and improving the consumer experience as it maintains its industry ties
After 6 years and $62M, the trade group says it will reallocate funds to 'other important member-facing initiatives'
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors held its biannual meeting Friday on the last day of the trade group's midyear conference, the Realtors Legislative Meetings
The ongoing, controversial debate surrounding pocket listings finds some resolution, with NAR voting to make addresses immediately available to other MLS subscribers. Here are the details.
US Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, and Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican, discussed making deals across the aisle at the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, reports that the GDP is back to its pre-pandemic peak, consumers are ready to spend their stimulus checks and single-family housing starts are ramping up
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, Mara Liasson and Van Jones talked polarization, bipartisanship and the issues that could get Republicans and Democrats to work together
'Vast majority' of Clear Cooperation Policy complaints turn out not to be in violation
Lawsuits alleging that NAR rules regarding multiple listing services prop up commissions that inflate buyer and seller costs keep proliferating
Despite lumber shortage data released for consecutive months by industry associations, lumber-shortage truthers have taken to social media to dispel what they see as myth
Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89% of all metros saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor's First Quarter Metro Home Prices report
Trade group says agents and brokers want to avoid MLS policies and rules, but are taking on major risks
Proposal now moves to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors, but bitterness over the Clear Cooperation Policy's office exclusives exemption lingers
Realtor.com for Everyone will help renters, buyers and sellers search for agents 'committed to working with today’s increasingly diverse communities'
During a panel about lobbying at the Realtors Legislative Meetings, the trade group explained that building a relationship with a congressperson or senator is like building a relationship with a friend — it takes time and is not a one-way street
Trade group urges Realtor members of minority groups to get involved with professional standards enforcement at the local and state levels
Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics
NAR will also consider Redfin proposal to allow MLSs in non-disclosure states to exclude the display of sales prices from listing feeds, but not sold listings as a whole
Hispanic and Black Americans who buy lower-priced homes than white Americans can also lead to further wealth gaps, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors
The pending home sales index rose from the previous month in every US region but the Midwest, while all regions saw gains year over year
Second Century Ventures, which is an arm of the National Association of Realtors, has chosen Knock and 7 other startups to be a part of the 2021 REACH scale-up program
Even earnest agents make false steps that end up in an ethics violation, a suit or revocation of a license. Check out Inman's handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year
Existing-home sales fell 3.7% in March, but the median sales price rose 17.2% to a historic high of $329,100, according to the National Association of Realtors
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
CRMLS created the change to 'ensure that the information in the MLS is as accurate as possible as soon as feasible,' CRMLS CEO Art Carter told Inman
RE/MAX intends to keep its agent productivity throne and expects its tech acquisitions in the last couple of years to boost its bottom line in 2021
Just over half of listing agents say in a NAR survey that they believe staging boosts how much buyers will offer, but about the same share don't stage. Is reality TV to blame for unrealistic expectations?
The American Jobs Plan proposes building and retrofitting more than 2M homes and commercial buildings
Pending-home sales also declined on an annual basis for the first time in 8 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors
White Realtors' median gross personal income last year was $49,400 while the median for Black Realtors was $16,700
The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow
Rules regarding public display of buyer broker commissions and lockbox access for non-Realtors were originally slated to take effect by the end of March
February's seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2% from January's revised rate of 948,000
Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters
The new antitrust lawsuit, filed Friday in California, also names the National Association of Realtors, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and several other companies as defendants
Existing-home sales were down 6.6% from January to February, according to data released Monday from the National Association of Realtors
One agent told the discount brokerage: 'I won't bother to show [the listing]. Who's your local agent though because I'll make sure to tell people not to work with them'
Trade group's president accuses commission detractors of duplicity 'for a payout' under the guise of protecting consumers
Opinion
For those who are attacking agents and the associated commission structure, let’s be clear about who and what they’re attacking. They’re attacking everyday Americans who are helping their fellow Americans achieve the ultimate dream — owning a home
Opinion
In the real estate industry, antitrust lawsuits have become more prevalent in the past few years, but perhaps it's time for litigious parties to take a step back and refocus their energies on sellers and buyers, instead of competitors
The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and harms consumers
Real estate commissions are inflated by as much as $50B per year due to the lack of price competition created by having listing brokers set co-op fees for buyer brokers, according to the report in the Berkeley Business Law Journal
Trade group's professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints
REX alleges Zillow shift to IDX feed is 'driving consumers away from REX'
Michigan Realtor Rick Beaudin alleges in a lawsuit filed against the brokerage that an 'unknown BLM representative' pressured RE/MAX of Michigan to fire the agent. The complaint lists 'Black Lives Matter Unknown Associate' as a defendant
The former private listing network for agents seeks to overturn a ruling that threw out its lawsuit alleging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy harms competition
The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.8% from the previous month to 122.8, but was up 13% from the year before and marked an all-time high for January
The average buyer broker commission rate iBuyers paid when they resold a home fell to 2.5% in 2020 from 2.8% in 2019, according to a new analysis by Redfin
Opinion
Ever wonder what exactly the National Association of Realtors does for you? Here’s how I went from vocal critical blogger to NAR defender
The National Association of Realtors' latest report revealed the systemic issues in housing, education, and jobs keeping minority homebuyers behind
Listing brokers and agents will not be able to opt out of having the compensation they're offering made public, according to the California Regional MLS
Home price growth was widespread during the fourth quarter of 2020 as mortgage rates and inventory levels both hit record lows, according to the National Association of Realtors
Members found in violation could receive up to $15,000 fine and termination of membership for up to three years -- but circumstances matter
Judge says ThePLS.com failed to plausibly allege the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy harms competition and consumers. To the contrary, the policy has 'some plainly pro-competitive aspects'
Insurance remains a challenge for many agents, many of whom have independent contractor status. But there are more and more options out there
The move comes in the wake of the agreement between NAR and DOJ concerning Realtor competition
Despite continuing monthly declines, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) hit an all-time high for the month of December at 125.5
A new lawsuit filed earlier this week sits in stark contrast to 3 previous homeseller suits that allege commission sharing between cooperating brokers inflates seller costs
Opinion
Yes, the NAR Code of Ethics is a higher standard — but it isn’t the highest standard. Here's what one broker thinks about self-policing among Realtors and the consequences of ethics violations
Realtors convicted of a 'felony or crime involving moral turpitude' may be subject to discipline under membership rule
Just as the real estate industry suspected, existing-home sales surged in 2020, up 5.9% from the year previous and to a level unseen since the Great Recession, according to new data
New homes authorized by permits were up 17% year over year in December, according to the US Census Bureau and US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Members call for changes to the Realtors Political Action Committee after lawmakers voted against certifying results of presidential election
The Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo will be held online May 3-14. Some fear that an earlier event to be held in person in April will be a COVID-19 'super spreader'
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out across the country, many companies and associations are planning in-person events for the coming year
Standing on the steps of the Capitol in a now deleted video, Frisco, Texas, agent Jenna Ryan appears to say, 'Y’all know who to hire for your Realtor. Jenna Ryan for your Realtor.'
According to the trade group, 'merely being a participant in something that appears likely to involve criminal activity does not automatically invoke' rule against hate speech
Klete Keller, a former Olympian and commercial real estate agent in Colorado Springs, resigned from his brokerage earlier this week
Trade group says it's monitoring CDC guidelines, host city restrictions, the current trajectory of infections and vaccination rates
The company didn't donate to any of the election objectors during the previous election cycle but officially vowed to withhold any support moving forward
Alabama and Georgia Realtors suspend their lawsuit against the Trump administration at least until February after legislation extends moratorium
REX CEO Jack Ryan said he believed the recordings contributed to getting the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors off the ground
'We are committed to taking any action that is deemed appropriate and in the best interest of our association, our 1.4 million members, and our nation as a whole at the conclusion of these investigations,' NAR said in a statement
The moves come as a number of major companies say they are suspending political campaign contributions through PACs
Real estate leaders speak out against 'mob' — but won't rule out campaign contributions for election
As violence unfolded, real estate leaders and trade groups issued strongly worded statements decrying the violence. They are not, however, committing to no longer donating money to the campaigns of lawmakers who voted against certification
The PLS wants info on Upstream, the DANGER Report, the Clear Cooperation Policy and antitrust inquiries from the DOJ or FTC. Realtors say producing these documents would impose 'substantial burdens' on them
NAR Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn said the trade organization will fight for tax incentives for homeownership and construction of affordable housing
From eviction bans to redlining, zoning reform and the NAR Code of Ethics update, 2020 has been a year of reckoning on real estate's checkered past
Opinion
More education for members and changes to the code of ethics is certainly a great start, but there's more that can be done. Here, one broker weighs in on what NAR can do to prevent future discrimination and promote fair housing
Despite the modest slide, the National Association of Realtors' pending home sale index hit an all-time high for the month of November, it was announced Wednesday
Opinion
Keller Williams will amp up its recruitment program, Zillow will acquire Opendoor, and nursing homes will die. These and 18 other predictions for 2021 from Inman's founder
The PLS says its new site will comply with NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy and show exclusive listings to the public for the first time
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
As we leave behind a turbulent 2020, agents have an opportunity to continue to show courage at an individual level. Here's how to join the new year's challenge to be defenders of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
A National Association of Realtors source told Inman that the trade organization is waiting on guidance from government agencies before issuing any mandates
Bryan Greene, NAR's vice president of advocacy policy: 'We feel we owe a debt and that the future prosperity of our industry and the economy depend on us doing this work'
A demographics panel at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit talked about the declining share of first-time homebuyers, the 'baby bust,' and the rise in multigenerational living
Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, said housing is 'not an abstraction' for the president-elect at National Association of Realtors' Real Estate Forecast Summit
The real estate sector — which includes rental and leasing — added 8.5K jobs on a seasonally adjusted rate in November and actually lost 3K jobs if unadjusted for seasonality