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Do open houses still work?

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On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training

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The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every three years instead of every two years. Continue reading →

Staffers to NAR: Protect us from ‘chest-beating’ volunteer leaders

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This is “something that has kind of been talked about in the shadows and in the closet for a long time,” one attendee of the Realtors Conference & Expo said Saturday. Continue reading →

13 questions about NAR’s pocket listing policy answered

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Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading →

‘Basement-to-own’ millennials are cutting out rent altogether: NAR

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Living with parents long enough to afford a down payment on a home is one way young Americans are getting by, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

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“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: ‘What a wonderful house that you have all built’

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National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group’s kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday. Continue reading →

NAR directors may face eligibility and performance requirements

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“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 →

Housing affordability improved modestly in third quarter: NAR

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In the third quarter, mortgage rates fell from 4.08 percent to 3.71 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →