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A brief history of the open house

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Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading →

NAR votes on ethics training, ‘free’ agents and a new $6M nonprofit

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The National Association of Realtors’ board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that will require agents complete ethics training less frequently. Continue reading →

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

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Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy

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In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday morning voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading →

Do open houses still work?

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On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors may require less ethics training

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The trade organization is mulling a policy change that would require its 1.3 million members to complete code of ethics training every three years instead of every two years. Continue reading →

Staffers to NAR: Protect us from ‘chest-beating’ volunteer leaders

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This is “something that has kind of been talked about in the shadows and in the closet for a long time,” one attendee of the Realtors Conference & Expo said Saturday. Continue reading →

13 questions about NAR’s pocket listing policy answered

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Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading →

Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

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“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading →