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NAR: ‘The MLS is under attack’

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Lawsuits alleging that NAR rules regarding multiple listing services prop up commissions that inflate buyer and seller costs keep proliferating. Continue reading →

NAR: Don’t work without a written listing agreement

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Some agents may be tempted to advertise a property without a written and signed listing agreement in place to avoid having to enter the listing into their local multiple listing service. The National Association of Realtors has some advice: Don’t do it. Continue reading →

Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings clears hurdle

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Proposal now moves to the National Association of Realtors’ board of directors, but bitterness over the Clear Cooperation Policy’s office exclusives exemption lingers. Continue reading →

MHAuthority.com offers buyers direct access to manufactured living options

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Launched by State Listings, Inc., MHAuthority.com is a website designed specifically for the marketing of manufactured homes and mobile homes for rent and sale nationwide. Continue reading →

Realtor.com’s new microsite will connect buyers to agents with fair housing training

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Realtor.com for Everyone will help renters, buyers and sellers search for agents “committed to working with today’s increasingly diverse communities.” Continue reading →

NAR’s lobbying playbook: ‘Make friends before you need them’

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During a panel about lobbying at the Realtors Legislative Meetings, the trade group explained that building a relationship with a congressperson or senator is like building a relationship with a friend — it takes time and is not a one-way street. Continue reading →

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

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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

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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 →

Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings is back

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NAR will also consider Redfin proposal to allow MLSs in non-disclosure states to exclude the display of sales prices from listing feeds, but not sold listings as a whole. Continue reading →