‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading

Long Island Realtors under investigation for discrimination

NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents. Continue reading

Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties

Agents who violated the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week. Continue reading

Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties

Agents who violated the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week. Continue reading

Existing-home sales pick up in October after slump: NAR

Existing-home sales grew 1.9 percent in October, according to the latest data by the National Association of Realtors released Thursday. Continue reading

NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs

The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012. Continue reading

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading

NAR aims to shake off ‘greedy Realtor’ image with new vision

NAR’s Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee came up with new statements in collaboration with Havas, the same ad agency responsible for the “That’s Who We R” campaign. Continue reading

Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?

If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings it was about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back. Continue reading

A brief history of the open house

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