The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy, the rise of “co-living” and a Facebo… Continue reading

This was the year — and decade — big money pumped into real estate

Both 2019 and the decade leading to it were dominated by disruption. And the thing fueling that disruption was a whole lot of cash. Continue reading

‘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

6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are six interesting housing topics to chat about instead. Continue reading

The Real World: What is NAR’s pocket listing ban really about?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they break down what the NAR pocket listing ban is really about (Spoiler: Lazine thinks it’s really an NAR versus Compass battle) and talk… Continue reading

NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy

In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday morning voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading

13 questions about NAR’s pocket listing policy answered

Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading

Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading

NAR: ‘What a wonderful house that you have all built’

National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group’s kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday. Continue reading