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The National Association of Realtors held its second annual policy forum on Thursday in Washington, D.C., and discussed the widening racial gap and its impact on homeownership
by Patrick Kearns Feb 7
The Real Word: What the 'clear cooperation' rule really means
SmartMLS CEO Kathy Elson expands on the ins and outs of the pocket listing ban
by Byron Lazine Feb 7
How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing
In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here's how the association did it
by Patrick Kearns Feb 6
Nobu Hata leaves NAR to join Berkshire Hathaway franchise
Hata worked for 7 years as NAR's director of industry outreach and engagement strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
NAR president applauds Trump's State of the Union address
NAR President Vince Malta praised President Trump's mention of Opportunity Zones, infrastructure reform and association health plans
by Patrick Kearns Feb 5
Bright MLS: No fines issued as pocket listing ban kicks in
The mid-Atlantic group fines brokers $5K for marketing listings without putting them in the MLS. But days after those fines went into effect, everyone appears to be complying
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
What do you think of NAR's latest ad campaign?
The National Association of Realtors on Monday released its 'Look for the R' campaign
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Pocket listing ban will have 'huge impact on consumers'
A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday that NAR's recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Lesson Learned: Mentors, mentors, everywhere — find yours
For Southern California broker Troy Palmquist, your output is only as good as your input
by Christy Murdock Jan 27
Houston Association of Realtors to raise fees for first time in 20 years
The $15 increase on subscriber fees will fund an expanded advertising budget, new tech development and increased costs associated with website security and mapping fees
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, a new co-living trend, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 24
The biggest benefit of agent healthcare benefits? Happiness
Real estate agents need healthcare like everyone else, but they face significant challenges when it comes to actually getting it, according to Inman's Agent Appreciation survey results
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Home sales climb in December for a strong finish to 2019
Existing-home sales jumped 10.8% year-over-year in December, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Jan 22
The Real Word: NAR's new fair housing action plan
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' new fair housing action plan, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 17
Rich Barton tops Swanepoel Power 200 list
The Zillow co-founder beat out executives at the nation's biggest brokerages and holding companies, including HomeServices of America, whose chairman held the top spot in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Jan 14