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NAR can’t raise the bar — but your broker can

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NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here’s why it’s really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards. Continue reading →

Realogy calls for NAR rule change on listing broker attribution

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The real estate brokerage giant says “many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm.” Continue reading →

Federal judge denies NAR, Zillow’s motion to end REX lawsuit

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Federal Judge Thomas Zilly said REX Real Estate’s antitrust allegations against NAR and Zillow are “plausible,” in an order on Thursday. NAR said it will continue to defend itself against REX’s claims. Continue reading →

Homeowners are staying in place longer. What’s it mean for agents?

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By 2037, the median homeownership tenure will nearly double from eight years to 15 years. Here’s what 11 ERA broker-owners are doing to thrive through the market shift. Continue reading →

NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance

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With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to wreck havoc on the U.S., National Association of Realtors President Charlie Oppler urged real estate professionals to wear masks and said he is encouraged by growing vaccination rates. Continue reading →

When will prices cool? Here are the factors at play

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Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can’t last forever. Here’s what it’ll take for prices to even out.

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‘The American dream has changed’: Feather wins NAR ‘Pitch Battle’

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The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a ‘Pitch Battle’ hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures. Continue reading →

Court calls Top Agent Network ‘anticompetitive,’ tosses NAR suit

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Judge voiced concerns that the Clear Cooperation Policy could have anticompetitive effects, but suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit. Continue reading →

12 startups vie for $15K at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’ for real estate tech

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Contestants offered tools for staging, rentals, listing presentations, keeping up with clients post-close, real estate development, affordable housing, risk assessment and accounting. Continue reading →

NAR to federal court in REX case: Ignore the DOJ

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REX calls out NAR for alleged “false assertions” while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its “business shortcomings” and that “consumers are not interested” in REX’s services Continue reading →