No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin “JZ” Ziegler writes. Continue reading
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which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor’s activities.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’s Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday. Continue reading
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a “rumor” that she had “dismantled DEI” and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to “pick our bets” due to an anticipated membership drop to 1.2 million. Continue reading
Senate Bill 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Still, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech at upcoming Legislative Meetings, which it identified as areas of “potential … Continue reading
Not everyone who’s thinking about listing a home “by owner” is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you. Continue reading
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it’s time for NAR to get rid of the “participation trophy” of procuring cause. Continue reading
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws. Continue reading
Alfonso M. Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent in Annapolis, Maryland, while he was second-in-command of the Secret Service’s uniformed division. After he was promoted to chief, his subordinates who had done real estate business with him were also… Continue reading
In challenging the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients. Continue reading