NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing

The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd. Continue reading

Realtors must uphold professional ethics. Discrimination harms us all 

The real estate industry prides itself on professionalism and ethical conduct. When it comes to LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues, broker Justin Ziegler writes, it’s time to put words into action. Continue reading

Just got your real estate license? Time to get organized

Starting strong means building systems early. Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker shares how to set up the right tools and habits from Day 1. Continue reading

5 pillars of building a dependable, sustainable, predictable business

Focus on mastering each pillar step-by-step, trainer Terry LeClair writes, and watch your business transform from unpredictable to unstoppable. Continue reading

Motto Mortgage opens new offices in Texas, Florida and Missouri

Since peaking at 246 offices in Q4 2023, RE/MAX’s mortgage franchising business has experienced declines for five consecutive quarters. Continue reading

Texas hate speech bill ‘dead’ as NAR considers ethics code change

Senate Bill 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Still, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech at upcoming Legislative Meetings, which it identified as areas of “potential … Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Annette DeCicco, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty

Find out how this broker put her background in education to work to create real estate training that resonates and gets results. Continue reading

Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees

While home purchases by investors rose 2 percent annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3 percent, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading

NAR appoints new SVP, VP of communications department

Nearly six months after its previous communications vice president resigned, the National Association of Realtors has added two new communications and marketing directors to its executive team. Journalism veteran Bennett Richardson will serve as the se… Continue reading

Realty 1 Georgia adopts new name after joining Century 21 network

Century 21 Real Estate is growing its presence across Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia, now operating as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals, the firm recently announced. The brokerage, led by broker-owner Angela Whitmire, serves Covington, … Continue reading