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NAR: ‘We haven’t seen a deluge’ of hate speech cases

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The trade group’s professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints. Continue reading →

How to help clients through empathy during COVID-19

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As Realtors, adhering to a “lofty ideal of moral conduct” is of critical importance, especially during times like this. Here are a few things you can do to make good on that promise. Continue reading →

Dear Marketing Mastermind: Does my marketing comply with the code of ethics?

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How does the code of ethics inform the way that you approach your marketing strategies and platforms? Get the Marketing Mastermind’s take in this monthly advice column. Continue reading →

‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

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The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading →

NAR votes on ethics training, ‘free’ agents and a new $6M nonprofit

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The National Association of Realtors’ board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that will require agents complete ethics training less frequently. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training

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The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every three years instead of every two years. Continue reading →

Commission is negotiable: Why your sellers deserve to know

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There seems to be a misconception about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to the National Association of Realtors to clear it up. Here’s the truth. Continue reading →

We’re better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors

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In case you missed it, when the National Association of Realtors announced that President Donald Trump would speak at NAR Midyear, trolling from both sides of the aisle ensued. Here’s why it’s not only unprofessional, but also against the Code of Ethic… Continue reading →

NAR launches ‘That’s Who We R’ Realtor ad campaign

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is unveiling a new campaign to distinguish Realtors from real estate agents. The “That’s Who We R,” campaign is similar to the blue checkmark that verified accounts get on Instagram and Twitter, but for real e… Continue reading →

Zillow quietly removes client data sharing requirement from broker program

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Zillow quietly removed language from the contract of its newest lead generation tool after Realtors complained and wondered if the contract’s requirements would have them violate the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association … Continue reading →