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Beyond intent: What agents get wrong about fair housing

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Fair housing isn’t just about what you mean to do, writes Lee Davenport. It’s also about the effect your action (or lack thereof) have on hopeful homeowners. Continue reading →

Here’s how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror

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The most critical issue for those not currently involved in the commission lawsuit litigation, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross, is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlement agreements. Continue reading →

Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit

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The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It’s also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Continue reading →

Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

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According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients. Continue reading →

NAR installs President Tracy Kasper, other leaders for 2024

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The National Association of Realtors installed its 2024 leadership after the board of directors meeting during its annual NAR NXT conference. Kasper started her term three months early, after the resignation of former president Kenny Parcell. Continue reading →

NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up

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At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR’s board of directors predicted “less authority” in 2024 as the embattled trade group’s growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility. Continue reading →

Take the Inman Intel Index survey: November 2023

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the most engaged community in real estate to understand what the industry is thinking today, and tomorrow. Continue reading →

8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval

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Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by all of the talk and potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business against the tumultuous market ahead. Continue reading →

Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

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The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict. Continue reading →