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See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

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Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings. Continue reading →

New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect

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Under the new rule, when a legal entity or trust purchases a piece of residential real estate without the use of financing, closing or settlement agents must report details of the transaction. Continue reading →

James Dwiggins: The point of the MLS is so ‘we don’t go back to the way it was 40 years ago’ (VIDEO)

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Dwiggins appeared on stage with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatseye to debate private listings, consolidation and more. Continue reading →

NAR’s marketing chief reveals the new strategy for Realtors

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After years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups, NAR is making a bold marketing reset. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new “More Than Opening Doors” campaign. Continue reading →

NAR highlights unseen work of Realtors in new ad campaign

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The 1.47-million member organization seeks to show consumers that “agents who are Realtors do more than open doors” with its slate of new ads. Continue reading →

Testing Reffkin’s big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today

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Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading →

A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge

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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work. Continue reading →

Is Homes.com still a viable portal war contender?

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Investors have recently questioned CoStar’s investments in residential real estate. Industry experts told Inman the company would be wise to pay attention to the criticism. Continue reading →

NAR President: ‘We don’t dictate what’s right and wrong’

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As the industry heads for a debate over the future of multiple listing services, “we’re not going to get involved,” Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading →

AREA leader: The real estate industry is ‘awash with non-professionals’ and ‘has to change’

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At Inman Connect New York, American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber spoke about real estate’s reputation and why there’s room for two national real estate trade groups. Continue reading →