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NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause

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The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group. Continue reading →

The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal

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To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading →

The ultimate listing tool for agents who want to win

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The vast majority of home shoppers are searching online, and it’s harder than ever to grab a buyer’s attention. They’re not looking at a few homes — they’re scrolling through hundreds. Continue reading →

Senate Dems ask Pulte to put Fannie, Freddie revamp on hold

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Lawmakers want assurances that privatizing the mortgage giants or taking them public won’t drive mortgage rates up, and put investor profits “over the homes of millions of Americans.” Continue reading →

Get all caught up on NAR midyear: The Download

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Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday’s votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies. Continue reading →

President Trump to NAR midyear: ‘What you do is very beautiful’

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Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a two-minute video lauding Realtors’ work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Continue reading →

NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote

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The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor’s activities. Continue reading →

NAR overturns ‘no-commingling’ rule in Executive Committee vote

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The committee opted to rescind the controversial “no-commingling” policy on Wednesday, one day after NAR’s Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny. Continue reading →

Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban

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Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent. Continue reading →

Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5

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Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven’t. Continue reading →