NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide

Aiming to compete with search portals, the National Association of Realtors will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data across states. Continue reading

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading

NAR changes Code of Ethics to refer to ‘disability’ rather than ‘handicap’

New markets require new approaches and tactics. Experts and industry leaders take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help navigate the market shift — and prepare for the next one. Meet the moment and join us. Register here. The highest g… Continue reading

NAR incentives plan for MLSs, local Realtors goes back to drawing board

On Monday, the National Association of Realtors’ board approved every proposal except one that would have created a program to incentivize local associations and Realtor-affiliated MLSs. Continue reading

NAR chief economist expects price of office space and apartments to dip

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects employees to spend 25% to 35% less time in the office, keeping downward pressure on office rent. The multifamily sector also saw prices drop with high borrowing rates. Continue reading

NAR chief economist predicts ‘strong rebound’ in 2024

Lawrence Yun said home prices will rise 1 percent and sales will dip 7 percent next year before recovering in 2024, in contrast to a Fannie Mae forecast last month that predicted falling prices in 2023. Continue reading

Political analysts at NAR: ‘The politics of our country is broken’

Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, and April Ryan, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, spoke at NAR’s Legislative and Political forum Saturday. Continue reading

In an era of divisiveness, be the brand to trust

TheSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin took to the virtual stage at the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference, NAR NXT, on Friday. Continue reading

Annual home price gains fall to single digits in most markets: NAR

Annual home price growth fell from 14 percent in the second quarter to below 9 percent,, according to the National Association of Realtors latest quarterly metro home price report, released Thursday. Continue reading

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