Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn’t materialized yet

With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS

Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor’s annual NAR NXT conference during a “Future of the MLS” session Friday. Continue reading

How real estate pros can adapt and prepare for the silver tsunami

Serving seniors starts with understanding their needs, desires and wants in real estate, and in terms of their lifestyle and goals, Engel & Völkers Americas’ Stuart Siegel writes. Continue reading

‘Thank u, NXT:’ NAR steers clear of Clear Cooperation at its big event

A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through “many channels.” Continue reading

It’s wild out there. Time to rest, renew, reset: The Download

With professional, political and personal struggles on all sides, let’s take a break with some feel-good, self-care, positive-thinking resources. Continue reading

How to successfully sell real estate to any generation

Educate yourself on what each generation values most, seek to understand their unique needs, and then adjust your approach as needed, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

8 essentials to give your brand the ultimate curb appeal

Branding expert Stacey Ross Cohen offers tips for building a personal brand that gets your message across and positions you to dominate your market. Continue reading

Porch shares soar 55% on $14M Q3 profit and restructuring plan

Regulators have signed off on plans to restructure insurance business into a company that’s owned by policyholders and operated by Porch, insulating it from catastrophic weather events. Continue reading

Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers in new action

The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners two years ago in a potential attempt at “dissipating the assets.” Continue reading

North Dakota voters reject plan to eliminate property taxes

State officials estimated that Measure 4 would cost North Dakota $3.15 billion in lost revenue over two years. Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale cautioned that while North Dakota’s property tax system might benefit from reform, eliminating it e… Continue reading