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
by David Oct 1
The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn't name the organization as a defendant
by David Oct 1
Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule
by David Oct 1
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
by David Oct 1
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by David Oct 1
Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Support for the embattled CEO, who many expected to announce his early exit as a result of a fast-moving harassment scandal, came late Thursday with a statement from President Tracy Kasper
by David Sep 30
Joseph Wihbey, Productive.ai's COO and head of product, took a different approach than everyone else in his pitch: he simulated a phone call with a potential client to show what the tool can do
by David Sep 29
'Insulting at minimum': Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line
Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims
by David AND Marian McPherson Sep 27
A July letter from Polsinelli, the outside counsel tapped to investigate misconduct at NAR's behest, found evidence of 'creepy' and 'disrespectful' behavior long before the Brevard lawsuit
by David Sep 8
Black Americans left behind during pandemic homeownership boom
In its latest study, the National Association of Realtors explained how discrimination, income inequality and skyrocketing housing costs are keeping Black Americans behind
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
REX asks court to toss NAR countersuit on First Amendment grounds
The discount brokerage filed paperwork in a federal district court in Seattle that argues its opinions challenging the legality of the National Association of Realtors' rules are protected speech
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
How to become an inclusive Realtor: NAR certifications, designations, resources
Not sure how to grow your knowledge and familiarize yourself with contemporary perspectives? These courses are a great place to start
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
NAR files motion to dismiss Missoula LGBTQ hate speech case
The National Association of Realtors has asked a Montana District Court to dismiss Realtor and pastor Brandon Huber's suit against the association for alleged religious discrimination
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
Home price growth eased up in Q4 but not enough to help buyers: NAR
Although the annual median home price growth slowed from 15.9% in Q3 2021 to 14.6% in Q4, homebuyers still struggled under the weight of booming sales prices, according to NAR Q4 data
by Marian McPherson Feb 10