Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some Realtors mentioned how they only had time to pack a bag. Velt follows up with a question on Realtors outside the area targeting the Palisades after the wildfires. Are you getting a lot of calls from Realtors in other areas? My business has always been more design focused. O’Connor: It was similar.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Agents will always need new business. Agents will still compete, but instead of paying for leads, theyll generate business through transparent, trust-based interactions. AI Wont Kill Lead Gen, But It Will Reduce Dependency on Middlemen Lead generation has always been part of real estate, and its not going anywhere.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2024

California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has departed the trade organization. Sebree joined CAR as CEO two years ago after leaving Missouri Realtors. Since 2010, she has served as the CEO of CAR’s for-profit subsidiary Real Estate Business Services. “It

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

Buyers and showings are the most time-consuming pieces of the business. This not only ensures that business is covered when an agent is unavailable but also provides a flexible and efficient way to manage showings.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast , there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. What should Realtors know about this information? HW: How do you think the role of Realtors will change next year? HW: Lets dive into some demographic shifts.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Confusion and chaos are still a reality for some real estate professionals in the wake of the NAR settlement-mandated business practice changes, but preparation has been key to minimizing the negative impacts. As Sharran Srivatsaa , the president of The Real Brokerage , sees it, there are two primary agent camps right now.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of a diverse product portfolio including DSCR and business-purpose loans, to better serve clients. Do you have business purpose loans in your offerings? Helping Realtors close more transactions is invaluable. It will lead to more referrals for Realtors and for you.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

After more than three months of searching, the California Association of Realtors (CAR) has found its new CEO. Hawkins is currently the head of the Pacific West Association of Realtors (PWR), which is one the the largest local Realtor associations in California. “On behalf of C.A.R.’s I am honored to be named C.A.R.’s

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. The business practice changes outlined in NAR’s settlement have been a massive positive for agents, according to Kelly, as it has become more important for them to talk with buyer clients at the start of the transaction process.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The real estate industry is currently divided over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, but one local Realtor association and MLS has decided to move beyond just voicing an opinion. In an email sent to members on Oct. NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy was established in 2020.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Real estate professionals and even some local Realtor associations have begun pushing back against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) three-way membership. Phoenix Realtors (PAR) is one such association exploring alternative membership structures, but NAR is not having it.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These include Kamini Lane (CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty ), Jodi Hall (former chief operating officer at Countrywide Mortgage ), Monica Reynolds (former vice president of Keller Williams MAPS Coaching ) and Leslie Appleton-Young (former chief economist for the California Association of Realtors ).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Realtor Networking & Social Media Tips 4.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. This partnership underscores Ohio REALTORS ‘ commitment to supporting its members through education and professional development.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

After a monumental year of change, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is looking to the past to find inspiration for the future. The entity that would eventually become NAR began in 1907, when a group of seven local boards of Realtors in the Midwest came together to discuss common issues. We’ll be leaner in how we operate.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

Growing dissatisfaction among real estate agents , concerns over declining commissions , and shifting views on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are among findings in Redfin’s 2025 Industry Survey. saw a positive impact. Commission expectations While 47.8% expect commissions to decline over the next year.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Realtors are not the only ones gathering in Boston this week for the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference. But while MLSs have, for the most part, successfully helped their members navigate the business practice changes, it appears that many in the real estate community do not see value in the MLS.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Michael Nourmand, president of Beverly Hills-based Nourmand & Associates Realtors , said that while he hasnt had to evacuate, he knows several people whose homes have been destroyed. … From a business standpoint, this is another challenging thing in the LA real estate market. I think the emotional impacts will be very high.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Community Aid and Real Estate (CARE) Report published in May, nearly 70% of all NAR members reported that they volunteered at least eight hours a month in 2023. So, we went from a 15-foot truck on Saturday to a semitruck on Sunday, which was donated by a local business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

In a news release, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin appeared to openly taunt the National Association of Realtors (NAR), whose CCP rulerequires a Realtor to put a home for sale on the local NAR-affiliated multiple listing service (MLS) within a day of marketing a listing. decrease on the national median sale price.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Amerivest brings experienced agents and a suite of technology and education tools — covering marketing , business management, customer relationship management (CRM) and document management solutions — that will integrate into Real’s platform. He has held multiple leadership roles with the Florida Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Some real estate brokers have found their path blocked as they try to navigate the membership agreements mandated by NAR and their local Realtor associations to gain access to MLS listings. NARs three-way membership agreement requires Realtors to join associations at the local, state and national levels.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has spent much of the past few years having its dirty laundry aired across public domain and in courtrooms. Using NAR funds for personal benefit might be a violation known as “private inurement,” even if the spending is related to business travel. million per year that later ballooned to $2.6

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

The rule will require all insurers that do business in the state to begin increasing their policies in high-risk wildfire areas by 5% every two years until at least 85% of their policies cover these homes. The California Association of Realtors reported that 13% of its members had at least one deal cancelled in 2024 due to insurance issues.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

According to the brokerage, Smith has been a standout in the real estate business for 20 years. He was named as a finalist for the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) “30 Under 30” rankings and also ranked 30th overall among the top U.S. agents by the The Wall Street Journal.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

District Court for the Central District of Utah, include the usual cast of antitrust lawsuit characters: the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere Real Estate , Keller Williams Realty , HomeServices of America , and RE/MAX.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

With the National Association of Realtors ( NAR ) reportedly set to vote on the future of its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) in the not-too-distant future, the leader of Coldwell Banker Realty is not holding back her feelings about the controversial rule.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Is a business model change coming for RE/MAX? RE/MAX has operated on a flat-fee business model since its inception, but a company website suggests there are options for agents who wish to take commission splits. We’re not naive enough to think that we might not have to change,” he said. “We’re

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

On Friday, the brokerage notified the court that it was voluntarily dismissing Wasatch Front Regional MLS , which does business as UtahRealEstate.com , from the suit. But the MLS defendant was dismissed without prejudice, which means Homie could refile its suit against UtahRealEstate.com. Homie filed the suit in mid-August.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2024 NAR Member Profile , the median age of a real estate agent is 55, which for RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger is a clear sign that it is time for new talent to come into the industry. Foundationally, I think adaptability was a big lesson in 2024, Lessinger said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. While I absolutely could have begun my home search with an agent, as a reporter covering the space, I know how busy agents are. Angela is the 11th-ranked agent in the state by sales volume, closing 38 sides and $29.82

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed, with many displaced residents scouting for rental properties and temporary shelter. Michael Nourmand, president of Beverly Hills-based Nourmand & Associates Realtors , said in an interview Wednesday with HousingWire that safety is the top priority.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) hasnt been shy about trying to dismiss the growing crop of lawsuits alleging that its three-way membership agreement structure constitutes an antitrust violation, and things are no different with the Eytalis suit in Texas.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S. have been busy training and preparing to be ready for Aug. 17, the date on which the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement are set to go into effect. His confidence didn’t just come out of nowhere.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

For real estate professionals, the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement —which are set to go into effect on Aug. 17 — are top of mind.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

High mortgage rates, low inventory and sky-high prices resulted in historically low sales at a time when agents are already wrestling with the changes related to the $418 million antitrust settlement signed by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This is particularly true for builders with in-house mortgage businesses.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For Nykia Wright , CEO of the National Association of Realtors , 2025 is going to be all about turning NAR into a trade association for the future while rebuilding relationships with members. In addition to these suits, the Alabama Association of Realtors sent a letter to NAR asking it to end the three-way agreement.

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