The trade group’s special assessment for its “That’s Who We R” campaign will rise to $45 annually in 2023, in addition to NAR’s membership dues, which the board voted Friday to keep at $150. Continue reading
Isabel Wilkerson urged attendees at the Realtors Legislative Meetings at NAR midyear to roll up sleeves and fix the consequences of past racist policies without guilt, shame, blame or emotion. Continue reading
Bias Override is a three-hour course that identifies ways to prevent unconscious bias from influencing behavior. NAR doesn’t require any fair housing training, but that may change this week. Continue reading
There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading
Most homeowners want to do the right thing, but they don’t always understand how they can unintentionally discriminate against a qualified buyer. According to broker Teresa Boardman, transparency and communication are the keys to ensuring optimal outco… Continue reading
Renters of color pay security deposits more often than white renters, and deposits they pay are typically $150 more than those paid by white renters, according to an analysis by Zillow. Continue reading
In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading
Real estate’s premier luxury agent argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy is “authoritarian” and accomplishes the opposite of its stated intent in an exclusive interview with Inman. Continue reading
Redfin proclaiming that no real estate site should show neighborhood crime data is a pretty bold call to action. Here’s why I agree with it — and why you should strongly consider not displaying those statistics on your websites. Continue reading
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