NAR tech accelerator Reach expands to Canada

Shared interests between the U.S. and Canada made it “only natural” to expand Reach there, according to NAR CEO and SCV President Bob Goldberg. Tech startups will be able to apply starting in late May. Continue reading

6 rules for keeping the deal on track every time

There are six fundamental rules an agent must follow to enable transactions to move forward expeditiously and with integrity. Without these critical elements, the transaction is at risk of collapsing and leaving all parties frustrated and angry in its … Continue reading

From 101K to 11: MLS rankings show ‘extreme contrast’ in size

T3 Sixty ranked the nation’s MLSs, state Realtor associations and local Realtor associations by membership as part of a larger effort to provide a big picture of the industry. Continue reading

I know who we R. Does the National Association of Realtors?

Did you know that two-thirds of Realtors are women? Did you know about only 4 percent of members are under 30? Did you know that the median age for a Realtor is 54? You would never guess by looking at NAR’s advertising campaign. Continue reading

Marijuana and real estate are gradually becoming intertwined

According to a new study by the National Association of Realtors, some members report an increase in residential property values near dispensaries in states where marijuana is legal. Continue reading

African American homeownership lowest since 1968 — when Fair Housing Act passed: NAR official

The National Association of Realtors held its second annual policy forum on Thursday in Washington D.C. and discussed the widening racial gap and its impact on homeownership. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

The Real Word: What the ‘clear cooperation’ rule really means

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole get their questions about the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy answered by SmartMLS CEO Kat… Continue reading