Winter slowing you down? Here’s how to sell faster (and for more)

Just because the fall market has frozen doesn’t mean your sales have to languish. Here’s how to sell listings like they’re hot even during the chilliest time of year. Continue reading

‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading

Long Island Realtors under investigation for discrimination

NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents. Continue reading

Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties

Agents who violated the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week. Continue reading

Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties

Agents who violated the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week. Continue reading

NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs

The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012. Continue reading

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading

NAR aims to shake off ‘greedy Realtor’ image with new vision

NAR’s Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee came up with new statements in collaboration with Havas, the same ad agency responsible for the “That’s Who We R” campaign. Continue reading

Joy, despair following vote on NAR’s pocket listing policy

Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large. Take this poll to share your opinion. Continue reading