NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide

Aiming to compete with search portals, the National Association of Realtors will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data across states. Continue reading

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading

NAR’s new president to spearhead Realtor brand roadshow

A key initiative for the trade group’s 2023 President Kenny Parcell is a ‘member activation tour’ that will stop or host events in every U.S. state over the next year. Continue reading

NAR changes Code of Ethics to refer to ‘disability’ rather than ‘handicap’

New markets require new approaches and tactics. Experts and industry leaders take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help navigate the market shift — and prepare for the next one. Meet the moment and join us. Register here. The highest g… Continue reading

NAR incentives plan for MLSs, local Realtors goes back to drawing board

On Monday, the National Association of Realtors’ board approved every proposal except one that would have created a program to incentivize local associations and Realtor-affiliated MLSs. Continue reading

Proptechs iGuide, HouseLens enter into software collaboration

Digital marketing and a compelling online presence will be more important than ever, especially on mobile devices, according to a new National Association of Realtors’ report. Continue reading

NAR chief economist predicts ‘strong rebound’ in 2024

Lawrence Yun said home prices will rise 1 percent and sales will dip 7 percent next year before recovering in 2024, in contrast to a Fannie Mae forecast last month that predicted falling prices in 2023. Continue reading

Political analysts at NAR: ‘The politics of our country is broken’

Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, and April Ryan, the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, spoke at NAR’s Legislative and Political forum Saturday. Continue reading

Lone Wolf launches Leads+, lands deal with The Keyes Company

Agents will use Lone Wolf Leads+ in conjunction with existing customer relationship management and follow-up technologies, leveraging its automated marketing content generation, creative services and advertising plans to target interested sellers withi… Continue reading

In an era of divisiveness, be the brand to trust

TheSkimm co-founders Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin took to the virtual stage at the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference, NAR NXT, on Friday. Continue reading