Tag Archives: National Association of Realtors

New law will limit what teams can call themselves

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 2, 2021 - 9:00 am |August 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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Dozens of teams will likely have to rebrand thanks to a state law that prohibits the use of terms such as “group” and “LLC.” Continue reading →

3 brokers share 7 tips for guiding new real estate agents

By Marian McPherson | July 30, 2021 - 7:27 pm |July 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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Three real estate brokers share how they help new agents navigate bidding wars, manage finances, and keep their sanity while building their business. Continue reading →

Foreign buyers may soon swoop back into US housing market

By Daniel Houston | July 28, 2021 - 4:38 pm |July 28, 2021 Uncategorized

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International buyers were less involved in the U.S. housing market during the first year of the pandemic — but that may soon change. Continue reading →

Landlords are ditching their rental properties and cashing out

By Libertina Brandt | July 27, 2021 - 1:00 pm |July 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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Rising home prices are causing landlords to choose between equity or cash flow. For those deciding to list, earnings are substantial, investment property owners told Inman. Continue reading →

22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 27, 2021 - 8:23 am |July 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently. Continue reading →

Median existing-home price sails to record high

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 22, 2021 - 3:38 pm |July 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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The median existing-home sales price rose 23.4% year over year, propelling the median price to $363,300, the highest on record, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 22, 2021 - 2:32 pm |July 22, 2021 Uncategorized

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National Association of Realtors: “The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure.” Continue reading →

Redfin’s head of industry relations moves to Realogy

By Marian McPherson | July 21, 2021 - 7:55 pm |July 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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In her new role, former Redfin Head of Industry Relations Caitlin McCrory will lead Realogy’s industry advocacy and strategic policy efforts. Continue reading →

Zillow, NAR formed ‘group boycott’ to enforce commission rule: REX

By Andrea V. Brambila | July 21, 2021 - 2:40 pm |July 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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On Monday, REX alleged that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR’s segregation rule to hinder competitors who don’t comply with NAR’s commission rule. Continue reading →

3 ways Biden could change real estate

By Marian McPherson | July 19, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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Real estate experts share how President Biden’s latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits. Continue reading →