Sellers as clueless as buyers when it comes to transaction process

According to a survey of 1,000 homeowners commissioned by SOLD.com, approximately half of owners aren’t aware of the home selling options other than hiring a traditional agent or representing themselves as a for-sale-by owner. Continue reading

NAR announces 2019 REach accelerator class lineup

The National Association of Realtors announced on Friday the lineup for its 2019 tech accelerator, REach. This year’s class includes companies focused on digital marketing, agent safety and productivity, crowdsourced agent referrals, and home staging. Continue reading

NAR hires first-ever director of creative and marketing strategy

The National Association of Realtors has added a new position to its integrated marketing communications team according an announcement made on Thursday. Twenty-year entertainment industry veteran Alicia Bailey has been hired as NAR’s first-ever direct… Continue reading

Existing-home sales declined in March after rebound in February

Existing-home sales fell 4.9 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.21 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

NAR hit with yet another antitrust suit over buyer commissions

Another homeseller is challenging the sharing of real estate sales commissions between listing and buyer’s brokers, according to a new lawsuit. Continue reading

Bombshell NAR lawsuit: How much did sellers pay in buyer-side commission?

A recently filed lawsuit against NAR, among other big industry players, alleges that NAR-member agents, along with many of the country’s various multiple listing services, colluded to inflate Realtor commissions. Here’s a look at the commission numbers… Continue reading

Low mortgage rates are leading to more affordability: NAR

The National Association of Realtors affordability index ticked up in February, meaning the typical family had more estimated income to afford a home at the national median price. Continue reading

Police launch website asking for tips on Realtor’s unsolved murder

In an effort to finally solve the 2011 murder of a young Realtor, Iowa police have launched a website in which the public can submit tips about the crime. Continue reading

Millennials are influencing their parents’ homebuying decisions

Millennials are a driving force in the housing market, whether buying homes themselves or influencing their parents’ decisions, according to a NAR survey. Continue reading

Coldwell CEO: Rebranding efforts not ‘out there for a vote’

At the end of the day Coldwell Banker’s new logo is sticking around regardless of whether people like it, CEO Charlie Young indicated Tuesday. Continue reading