California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years

Two years after taking the helm, California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has stepped down from his post. His resignation went into effect immediately, with C.A.R. subsidiary Real Estate Business Services (REBS) CEO Debra Ferrier taking over … Continue reading

Redfin in crosshairs as new lawsuit targets buyer-broker commissions

California resident Andrea Freedlund is suing on behalf of homesellers who paid a buyer agent in the four years before Redfin announced it was leaving NAR, according to a suit filed in federal court. Continue reading

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

California Association of Realtors offers Milestones as member perk

More than 217,000 real estate agents in California will now be able to access Milestones software that was in development for three years before surfacing earlier this summer. 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

Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here’s to a sober year

Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman’s crystal ball is “a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me” in 2022, Inman’s founder writes. Continue reading

These are Inman’s innovators of the year

Knock, Homeward, Ribbon, eXp and others were honored Thursday at Inman Connect for their innovative approach to the real estate industry. Continue reading

4 can’t-miss sessions at the WomanUP! conference

The California Association of Realtors’ annual WomanUP! conference kicks off this week. Here are four sessions to add to your calendar. Continue reading

RentSpree teams up with LA-based multiple listing service

Fresh off a successful funding round, the rental software startup announced Thursday that it’s teaming up with TheMLS, a Los Angeles-based multiple listing service provider. The partnership should give more than 16,000 Southern California agents easy a… Continue reading