No different than an ‘all-white jury’: NAR tackles ethics panel diversity

Discussion around a new hate speech policy from the National Association of Realtors has largely focused on fairness toward those who may be accused of violating the policy. But some members have questioned the lack of diversity among those who will be… Continue reading

Religion is no safe harbor, NAR rules in controversial hate speech policy

Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading

Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings is back

NAR will also consider Redfin proposal to allow MLSs in non-disclosure states to exclude the display of sales prices from listing feeds, but not sold listings as a whole. Continue reading

Cheaper home purchases by student debt holders could widen wealth gap

Hispanic and Black Americans who purchase lower-priced homes than white Americans can lead to further wealth gaps, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Baird & Warner commits $215K to fair housing law scholarship

The scholarship is named after developer John W. Baird, who championed fair housing when it was unpopular in the real estate industry to do so. Continue reading

Showing management startup Showingly snags deal with Miami Realtors

The deal comes amid a tumultuous time for the showing management industry after the announcement of Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition. Continue reading

Compass sued over rental where party-goer was fatally shot

The brokerage says that the agent who allegedly knew the property would be used as a party venue was fired about a month ago. Continue reading

A third of Realtors bought or sold a ‘green’ home in the past year

Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year. Continue reading

Beyond Pricing rebrands as Beyond to reflect growth

The startup says it now offers more than a dynamic pricing tool designed to maximize rental revenue for Airbnb hosts and property managers. Continue reading

New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation

Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass. Continue reading