Is your trash talk violating the Code of Ethics?

Whether you’re talking about the competition or complaining about your broker, Article 15 precludes you from going too far. Broker Troy Palmquist lays out the case for watching your words to avoid violating the Code of Ethics. Continue reading

NAR changes Code of Ethics to refer to ‘disability’ rather than ‘handicap’

New markets require new approaches and tactics. Experts and industry leaders take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help navigate the market shift — and prepare for the next one. Meet the moment and join us. Register here. The highest g… Continue reading

8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office

As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart. Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service need… Continue reading

That’s not OK: The harassment women real estate agents face online

Be your authentic self online, they said. According to Rachael Hite, that’s easier said than done for many women in real estate who face judgment, harassment (and worse) just for posting. It’s past time to stop it. Continue reading

Landlords more likely to respond to renters with white-sounding names

Property managers’ lack of response to applicants of color contributes to housing segregation by race, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Continue reading

Buyer’s agents, no more claiming your services are free

Claiming your work costs the buyer nothing is misleading, at best. It’s also a weak way to market and brand yourself. Here’s why Jay Thompson says you’re better than that and fully supports National Association of Realtors’ policy changes. Continue reading

Display of Confederate flag violates hate speech ethics policy: NAR

Professional Standards Committee passes case interpretation after intense debate. Continue reading

NAR president to DOJ: Step up and honor the agreement

In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small … Continue reading

Agent commissions are headed for a reckoning: 3 things to consider

The great uncoupling of commissions is coming. Whether it’s government intervention or voluntary innovation, as the DOJ versus NAR battle shows, change will happen in the industry. Consumers are asking for it. Agents and brokers who choose innovation o… Continue reading

22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics

Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently. Continue reading