NAR General Counsel Jon Waclawski breaks down everything from Sitzer-Burnett fallout to buyer agreement rules and commission transparency, outlining what’s required now and how NAR plans to steady the path forward. It’s one of the most candid legal con… Continue reading
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin’s economists. Continue reading
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. “Are we waiting for some third-party body that we’re members of to have our back? As we learned, I’d rather be safe than sorry,” Pareja said. Continue reading
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own. Continue reading
New data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though one region eked out a strong performance. Continue reading
“Maybe it’s time.” In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors. Continue reading
As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it’s a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others. Continue reading
CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements. Continue reading
Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal’s listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass’s lawsuit continues. Continue reading
Even seasoned agents may be scratching their heads when analyzing NAR’s latest consumer profile data, writes contributor Bernice Ross, who highlights the data agents need to pull 2026 into focus. Continue reading