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RE/MAX CEO: ‘If we sit and we watch, we’re not taking action’

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Adam Contos discussed managerial strategies in uncertain times, wearing his values on a t-shirt and volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Continue reading →

We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here’s what they said

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Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon. Continue reading →

Top real estate firms subpoenaed in discrimination investigation

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Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and Douglas Elliman are among the firms to receive subpoenas in the wake of a Newsday report exposing housing discrimination. Continue reading →

RE/MAX’s new AI-powered lead tool is live for select agents

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Adam Contos, the CEO of RE/MAX, gave agents insight into the company’s acquisition of First, as well as changes to the company’s education platform at R4. Continue reading →

The Real Word: NAR’s new fair housing action plan

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: NAR’s approval of a new fair housing action plan, unnecessary services agents can stop spending money on and a cannabis-themed open house…. Continue reading →

The industry needs to demand more of fair housing education for agents

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NAR needs to be the driver of better fair housing education, demanding local associations educate their members in a meaningful fashion. Continue reading →

NAR debuts fair housing plan, meets with HUD

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The National Association of Realtors’ new action plan will focus on accountability and training for agents, and comes amid an industry-wide discussion about discrimination. Continue reading →

Fair housing mistakes are rampant — are you getting it right? 

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Follow these best practices to ensure that you’re not falling afoul of the federal fair housing laws. Continue reading →

‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

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The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading →

Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate

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It’s well passed time to face the ugly truth: Racial discrimination is still happening in real estate. A three-year study conducted by “Newsday” gives us cold hard evidence. Denying it, decrying it or calling it fake news won’t make it go away. Continue reading →