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Existing-home sales pick up in October after slump: NAR

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Existing-home sales grew 1.9 percent in October, according to the latest data by the National Association of Realtors released Thursday. Continue reading →

NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs

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The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012. Continue reading →

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

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In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?

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If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings it was about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back. Continue reading →

A brief history of the open house

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Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading →

NAR votes on ethics training, ‘free’ agents and a new $6M nonprofit

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The National Association of Realtors’ board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that will require agents complete ethics training less frequently. Continue reading →

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

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Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

NAR installs Vince Malta as president, brings in new leadership

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) installed Realtor Vince Malta as the organization’s 2020 president on Monday, Nov. 11. Continue reading →

NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy

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In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday morning voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading →