RentSpree, C.A.R. to offer rental management courses for agents

RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state’s largest real estate trade group — are set to offer three classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors apologizes for racist past policies

“The Association was wrong.” The trade group says it’s taking “bold action” to address the legacy of discrimination that continues to impact access to housing today. Continue reading

Hire Impossible? Nope. DirectOffer lands Jennifer Berman as COO

The widely recognized industry leader will be charged with leveraging her decades of expertise in real estate sales, technology development and leadership to push proptech into the future. Continue reading

John Sebree will be the California Association of Realtors’ new CEO

Current CEO Joel Singer will retire on Jan. 5, 2022 after 43 years at C.A.R., including 32 years as CEO. John Sebree, currently CEO of the Missouri Realtors, will start at the California association on Feb. 1. Continue reading

MLSs disagree on whether to pause days on market due to coronavirus

California Regional MLS and MLSListings weigh seller fears and data accuracy. Continue reading

California Realtors expect coronavirus to lower housing market forecast

Agents are mixed on whether and how COVID-19 will impact their business. Continue reading

Home sales in California have fallen for 4 months straight

Near record-high home prices are crushing demand in California, according to the latest home sales data from the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.). The state dropped below the 400,000 sales benchmark in August, the first time in two years sal… Continue reading