Assist-2-Sell 'shocked and dismayed' at NAR response to pocket listing concerns
The discount franchisor has consistently opposed pocket listing bans, and said in a new letter Tuesday that it was shocked by NAR's response to its complaints
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
OK, here's the question: Is it pronounced NAR or N-A-R?
There's no way to determine how nearly 1.4 million National Association of Realtors members pronounce the acronym. Or is there?
by Inman Dec 9
Winter slowing you down? Here’s how to sell faster (and for more)
Just because the fall market has frozen, doesn’t mean your sales have to languish
by Christy Murdock Nov 30
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
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
Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties
Agents who violated the MLS's new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs
The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 19
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Realogy expands ambitious benefit program to all agents
Agents with Realogy's own-side brokerage join affiliates in getting access to a bevy of services, including healthcare
by Patrick Kearns Nov 18
NAR aims to shake off 'greedy Realtor' image with new vision
NAR's Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee came up with new statements in collaboration with Havas, the same ad agency responsible for the 'That's Who We R' campaign
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
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
A brief history of the open house
Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
NAR votes on ethics training, 'free' agents and a new $6M nonprofit
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that require agents complete ethics training less frequently
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11