Tropical Storm Nicole plunges NAR conference guests into uncertainty

As the hurricane approaches, likely thousands of Realtors have had their flights canceled and are unable to reschedule, waiting to see if their reservations hold or exploring travel alternatives. Continue reading

What to watch for at NAR’s annual conference this week

NAR NXT in Orlando will feature sessions on fair housing, politics, market forecasts, MLS data-sharing and a proposed update to the Realtor Code of Ethics, among other topics. Continue reading

NAR rebrands annual event to ‘NXT,’ boosts spending to make it ‘iconic’

The 1.5 million-member trade group said it decided to overhaul its annual Realtors Conference & Expo after more than two years of analysis and research. Continue reading

What to expect at NAR’s Realtors Conference & Expo this week

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to speak at Realtors Conference & Expo in San Diego, plus much, much more. Continue reading

NAR aims to shake off ‘greedy Realtor’ image with new vision

NAR’s Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee came up with new statements in collaboration with Havas, the same ad agency responsible for the “That’s Who We R” campaign. Continue reading

Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading

NAR directors may face eligibility and performance requirements

“If you don’t want me to text [during a board meeting], it needs to be interesting,” one Realtor said. “I don’t mean you need to entertain me, but it needs to be worthwhile.” Continue reading

Will NAR solicit venture capital funding from 1.3 million Realtors?

Billions of venture capital dollars are pouring into real estate and the largest real estate trade group in the nation is seeking a bigger slice of the pie. Continue reading

NAR takes 2.5% dues increase ‘off the table’

NAR Treasurer Tom Riley touted a “positive budget” starting in 2019, largely due to membership growth and a $30 dues increase approved by the NAR board of directors in May. Continue reading