NAR membership dues would rise with inflation under new proposal

To cover an expected budget deficit, the National Association of Realtors’ Finance Committee has proposed aligning dues with the Consumer Price Index, increasing the likelihood of annual hikes. Continue reading

CRMLS partners with Local Logic to offer market intelligence to agents

The Local Logic tool will provide members of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service with critical demographic and economic intelligence on real estate markets around the country. Continue reading

NAR raises alarm on floor plan use, vacant lot scams, ‘unfair’ contracts

Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors’ senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday. Continue reading

EasyKnock acquires Ribbon in bid to launch national marketplace

The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year designed to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Let’s stay together: Why buyer love letters deserve a second chance

It’s time to question unfounded legal warnings and negative scenarios that don’t make sense so that we can put this tool to use for buyers, the CEO of Darryl Davis Seminars writes. Continue reading

Why marketing for lifestyle factors matters — and how to do it

You may not consider yourself a specialist in a particular lifestyle segment, but think about it this way: your market, by its very nature, is a specialty Continue reading