NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator

Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie’s profits than privatizing them. Continue reading

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

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

Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren’t keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes si… Continue reading

NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Continue reading

The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market

There are plenty of factors you can’t control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business. Continue reading

Need support as a solo agent? Here’s how to get it

No team? No problem! You don’t have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Your circle prospecting plan is outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Stop chasing leads and start creating memorable outreach in person and online with helpful circle prospecting strategies from broker and lead gen specialist Josh Ries. Continue reading

Solid Earth lands on BeachesMLS partnership

BeachesMLS has hired software company Solid Earth to provide an enhanced, agent-facing interface to its front-end productivity experience. Continue reading

Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty

Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75 percent this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather. Continue reading