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Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

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The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym “ARA.” Continue reading →

Florida Realtors look to save members money with e-sign tool

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Nation’s largest Realtor organization rolls out affordable access to unlimited e-signature service as part of its Form Simplicity Ultimate membership. Continue reading →

Las Vegas Realtors removes incoming board member following inflammatory Charlie Kirk posts

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Mark Sivek was due to become a member of the association’s Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from all appointed positions after posting derogatory remarks on social media about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Continue reading →

Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles

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Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →

Forget real estate soap operas. Here’s where you should focus

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You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice. Continue reading →

Looking back at Aug. 17: Are agents better off than we were a year ago?

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No, the real estate world didn’t end a year ago with implementation of the terms of NAR’s commission settlement. However, it did change. Here’s how, according to Cara Ameer. Continue reading →

NAR offers $99 home security package for Realtors, clients

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SafeStreets is offering NAR members and their clients a full security system for a one-time installation fee of $99 plus ongoing monthly costs. The company is the third addition to NAR’s Realtor Benefits program this year. Continue reading →

One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate

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It’s been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in. Continue reading →

How real estate pros can thrive beyond the MLS in the AI era

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Marketing expert Molly McKinley shares how savvy agents are building sustainable competitive advantages through integrated digital marketing. Continue reading →

Colorado MLS begins offering complimentary Rayse access

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The Rayse platform launched last fall as a way to provide buyers and sellers with more transparency about the time and work agents put into transactions. Continue reading →