NAR votes on ethics training, ‘free’ agents and a new $6M nonprofit

The National Association of Realtors’ board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that will require agents complete ethics training less frequently. Continue reading

Finding your tribe: Where women in real estate can go for support

As C.A.R.’s How Women Brokers Are Reinventing Leadership in the 21st Century report notes, there’s a noticeable lack of women in corporate, C-suite and broker-owner positions. C.A.R. and other leaders across the country are looking to change that. Find… Continue reading

How women brokers are finding their voice in the industry

Early findings from C.A.R.’s 2020 membership survey include a continued decline in the number of broker licensees in California, the pros and cons of the indie and franchise models, and a look at how women are finding their voice in the industry. Continue reading

Trade group and landlords divided on rent control law in California

The law exempts most apartments built within the past 15 years, and, thanks to lobbying by the California Association of Realtors, doesn’t apply to most single-family homes. Continue reading

Housing nonprofit sues CA city for violating garage conversion law

Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit housing organization sponsored by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) announced Thursday that it’s suing the city of Whittier, California over its accessory dwelling unit regulations.  Continue reading

California close to rent control despite Realtor opposition

California is on the verge of passing rent control, underlining a growing movement across the U.S. to provide more protection to tenants amid rising housing costs.  Continue reading

California Association of Realtors seeks innovators for competition

Winners could get $10K from CAR, as well as a marketing package and access to other resources from the trade organization. Continue reading

Good news for CA brokerages as indie contractor bill advances

California lawmakers advanced a proposed law this week that has the potential to upend entire industries that rely on independent contractors. But now, the law has a key tweak: real estate professionals will now be exempt. Continue reading

Which MLS is on top? T3 Sixty’s newest rankings

T3 Sixty has announced that rankings for the largest MLSs, state Realtor associations and local associations have been added to the Swanepoel Mega 1000 list for the first time. Continue reading

California Realtors support bills to dramatically boost housing supply

The California Association of Realtors has put its considerable might behind several proposed bills meant to boost the state’s housing supply. Continue reading