The National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) speech code, formally known as Standard of Practice 10-5, has sparked a contentious debate within the real estate industry.
Critics argue that it infringes upon free speech rights, while supporters assert it’s a necessary measure to uphold ethical standards and protect marginalized communities.
eXp Luxury, the upscale division of real estate brokerage eXp Realty, is teaming with MORE Seller Financing to give luxury home sellers new tools to attract buyers and improve listing performance in a high interest rate environment.
After a drawn-out legal battle, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has reached a settlement in the Gibson commission lawsuit.
A court notice filed on Friday stated that attorneys for Howard Hanna Holdings Inc. and the plaintiffs had reached “an agreement in principle” to settle all claims against the Pittsburgh-based brokerage.
The economic headwinds facing real estate brokerages keep piling up, and it’s taking a toll on RE/MAX.
On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call Friday morning, the company disclosed year-over-year declines in revenue, U.S. agent count and operating cash flow, leading to a net income loss of $3.2 million.
A real estate agent’s guide to fearless proactive lead generation By Tim and Julie Harris
When industry experts think about what could lead to a significant departure of loan officers and real estate agents, two main things come to mind: AI and market conditions. Although AI and market conditions will have some level of impact, a much bigger game-changer is coming to the industry. It is the rise of the educated homebuyer, which is now in its infancy but will become the new norm within the next ten years.
Roughly two weeks after HomeServices of America announced that Chris Kelly was taking over as CEO from Gino Blefari, the firm is back with more C-suite changes.
On Thursday, the firm announced the appointment of Alex Seavall to chief financial and operations officer, along with the appointment of Candace Adams as executive vice president of HomeServices of America, the role vacated by Kelly.
The real estate industry and The New York Times have not been on good terms for a while now. Although the mutual disdain began with the Times’ 2023 expose of alleged widespread sexual harassment and a “culture of fear” at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), things really began to heat up with the Times’ coverage of the commission lawsuits.
You’ve set an appointment with a new potential buyer client – congrats! But, now what? Successful agents send a real estate buyer questionnaire to all buyer leads. This will not only save you time in the future, but it will also position you as a professional. Since you’ll be guiding them through the homebuying process, using a buyer questionnaire starts the client relationship off on the right foot.
Industry debate around off-market listings — or pocket listings — has become increasingly heated.
For some agents, these private transactions are tools of exclusivity and strategy. For others, they’re a disservice to sellers and a potential breach of fiduciary duty.
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