NAR speech policy change could shift disciplinary burden to brokers

Real estate affinity groups and inclusion leaders told Inman that by shifting potential liability away from local and state Realtor groups, brokerages will now be expected to rule on certain ethics complaints. Continue reading

NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing

The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd. Continue reading

No different than an ‘all-white jury’: NAR tackles ethics panel diversity

Discussion around a new hate speech policy from the National Association of Realtors has largely focused on fairness toward those who may be accused of violating the policy. But some members have questioned the lack of diversity among those who will be… Continue reading

Religion is no safe harbor, NAR rules in controversial hate speech policy

Some NAR members balked at approving a case interpretation that specifically says a preacher speaking to his congregants would be in violation of the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading

Illinois Realtors unlikely to appoint president for 2019 term

After its president-elect resigned earlier this month, Illinois Realtors will likely do without a president for the 2019 term. Continue reading

Illinois Realtors president-elect resigns abruptly, cites ‘family’

Illinois Realtors said Wagner had cited “the need to spend more time with family and focus on his job” in his resignation letter on Monday. Continue reading