NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote

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which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor’s activities.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

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

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

HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here’s everything you need to know

Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies. Continue reading

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

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

Real estate licensing should require blackbelt-level mastery

If departments of real estate across the country were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education and certification with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading

7 critical activities for effectively working with buyers in 2025

Those who understand the requirements of today’s market and are willing to roll up their sleeves will reap the rewards, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Lead with Fire: Energy management for soulful leaders

Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Continue reading

Dip in mortgage rates doesn’t do much to excite homebuyers

While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin reporting an unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts. Continue reading

Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target

Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday. Continue reading