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8 ways to create Taylor Swift-level client loyalty in real estate

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Trainer Rachael Hite reflects on the core strategies that the most successful agents she knows use to drive their businesses. Continue reading →

5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)

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Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law. Continue reading →

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

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NAR’s Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday. Continue reading →

NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump

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CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a “rumor” that she had “dismantled DEI” and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to “pick our bets” due to an anticipated membership drop to 1.2 million. Continue reading →

4 long-term benefits of ethical real estate leadership

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Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading →

Reffkin: NAR’s Clear Cooperation breaks ethics code, state laws

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In challenging the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients. Continue reading →

NAR board of directors votes to keep membership dues at $156

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The trade group had earlier signaled plans to raise dues in 2025, but during a board of directors meeting Thursday at the Realtors Legislative Meetings voted 894-20 to keep them at $156. Continue reading →

NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up

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At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR’s board of directors predicted “less authority” in 2024 as the embattled trade group’s growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility. Continue reading →

‘TenDashFive’ Instagram account declares war on agent hate speech

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The real estate broker behind the provocative new account spoke to Inman on the condition of anonymity about his campaign to pressure NAR to enforce its own anti-hate speech policies. Continue reading →

2 Tampa Realtors directors resign amid ethics probe of president

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Greater Tampa Realtors informed its members Tuesday that its president, Jay Quigley, had represented its CEO in a home purchase but wouldn’t reveal the outcome of its investigation. Continue reading →