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NAR and Anywhere clash over commission class action trial

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The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

The PLS to Supreme Court: Deny NAR petition in pocket listing suit

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In a new brief, the former pocket listing service argues that NAR limited competition to its Realtor-affiliated MLSs “by conspiring to destroy the livelihood of any dissenting real estate agent.” Continue reading →

RentSpree, C.A.R. to offer rental management courses for agents

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RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state’s largest real estate trade group — are set to offer three classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management. Continue reading →

Calling all startups: NAR’s tech accelerator is taking applications

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The National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years. Continue reading →

Pending sales fell in October for the fifth month in a row

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Rising rates and nervous consumers have set up the housing market for its “slowest fourth quarter in a decade,” according to one economist. Continue reading →

Local association’s revenue bump funds national ad campaign

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Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors’ “Only a Realtor” commercials are a “local contribution to creating a national movement,” the association says. Continue reading →

NAR venture capital arm launches tech accelerator in Latin America

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The launch marks the first time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February, and the application is also available in Spanish by request. Continue reading →

NAR shuts down bid to end no-commingling rule, Zillow reveals

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Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online. Continue reading →

NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide

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Aiming to compete with search portals, the National Association of Realtors will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data across states. Continue reading →

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

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The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading →