Texas Bill That Would Have Impacted REALTOR® Speech Code Dies in Committee
In November 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) updated its code of ethics and standard practices for members with a ban on the use of hate speech: “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs based on race, color, religion,...
DOJ Drops Objections to MLS PIN Settlement After Commission-Sharing Ban
MLS PIN, after being the first entity to strike a settlement deal in the commission lawsuits, has now changed its agreement to align with the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) deal, removing commission offers from its platform—at least in part to appease the...
As Industry Brawls Over Private Listings, Consumer Concerns Matter More
While this likely won’t come as a shock, outside the real estate industry, the debate over private listing policy isn’t about what is best for agents. As big companies, policymakers, law enforcement and lawyers have weighed in, the question everyone asks is not what...
Pending Home Sales Plummet 6.3% in April, Despite Higher Inventory
Drop it like it’s hot? Flip it and reverse it? Pending home sales are beginning to sound like hip-hop hits from the early 2000s. Taking a significant hit in April, pending sales dropped 6.3%, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This sharp drop...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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