NAR attempts to reboot its rep at midyear conference: The Download

The National Association of Realtors membership gathered in the nation’s capital to ctrl-alt-del its reputation. Did it work? Continue reading

NAR board of directors votes to keep membership dues at $156

The trade group had earlier signaled plans to raise dues in 2025, but during a board of directors meeting Thursday at the Realtors Legislative Meetings voted 894-20 to keep them at $156. Continue reading

Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements

Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements. Continue reading

‘Godspeed’: Enforcement of NAR settlement changes shifts to MLSs

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules. Continue reading

How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity

While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control. Continue reading

What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential

Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR would equate to the collapse of the modern real estate market as we know it. Continue reading

Did NAR’s buyer contract info provide the clarity you need? Pulse

Questions of agency, agreements and compensation are on the line. Do you have the information you need to move forward now? Continue reading

Did NAR’s buyer contract info provide the clarity you need? Pulse

Questions of agency, agreements and compensation are on the line. Do you have the information you need to move forward now? Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar’s earlier claims about Homes.com’s growing traffic. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar’s earlier claims about Homes.com’s growing traffic. Continue reading