NAR buyer broker commission policy moves ahead after close vote

After vigorous debate at the trade group’s multiple listing service committee, the proposal heads to the National Association of Realtors’ board of directors on Monday. Continue reading

Listing agents dropped from NAR’s controversial attribution proposal

A requirement to display listing firm contact information “at least as prominently as any other contact information” was stricken from the proposal, which passed on Saturday. Continue reading

FairPlay lands $4.5M seed round to help lenders combat racial bias

The New York-based startup helps lenders discover bias in algorithms and take a second look at rejected applicants using “cutting edge AI fairness techniques.” Continue reading

The four segments of luxury home sellers that will drive the market in 2022

Leveraging proprietary data, Engel & Völkers Americas identified 4 distinct segments of home sellers that will drive luxury sales in 2021 and 2022. Continue reading

6 ways artificial intelligence is revolutionizing home search

Artificial intelligence (AI) can now help bridge the gap and deliver a customized and personalized experience for consumers, without additional work by the agent or broker. Continue reading