Michael Crist

WASHINGTON (September 5, 2017) – The National Association of Realtors® has honored 10 Realtors® as finalists of REALTOR® Magazine’s 2017 Good Neighbor Awards. This award honors Realtors®who make an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. This year marks the 18th year the Good Neighbor Awards program has recognized Realtor® volunteers. Those being honored have… Continue Reading Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Finalists Honored for Their Tireless Efforts to Give Back

WASHINGTON (September 5, 2017) – The National Flood Insurance Program is now less than one month away from expiration, raising concerns that homeowners, consumers, and commercial property owners could soon find themselves either unprotected or unable to get a mortgage. In July, the National Association of Realtors® announced it had reached an agreement with the U.S.… Continue Reading With National Flood Insurance Program Expiring Soon, Realtors® Sound the Alarm

In less than one month, authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program Expires. The National Association of Realtors® is raising alarm bells about the potential effect on homeowners, consumers, and commercial property owners, with a note to Congress that it’s time to take action. “With Congress returning from August recess today, extending the NFIP to… Continue Reading With Congress Back from Recess, Realtors® Call for Action on Flood Insurance

According to 31 percent of REALTORS® who work with buyers, staging a home before listing it for sale on the market could have a price increase of up to five or 10 percent. On a $300,000 home, that could add between $15,000 and $30,000, paying for the cost of home staging and increasing a seller’s… Continue Reading Home Staging Could Pay for Itself and Increase Seller Equity

It’s been four months since the White House announced Pam Patenaude as their selection for Deputy Secretary at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, but with her nomination still pending before the U.S. Senate, a diverse group of housing organizations is calling for action. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and… Continue Reading NAR Leads Coalition to Confirm Pam Patenaude as Dept. HUD Secretary

First-time homebuyers may have been out of the classroom for a while, but that doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from some of the back-to-school tips, tricks and hints that come pouring out this time of year. Here are a few relevant reminders from the National Association of REALTORS® that can come in handy during the home… Continue Reading Infographic – Back to (Home) School

By Jeffrey Ill, guest contributor The “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott have teamed up with Esurance to create “DIY Ditties,” a series of humorous videos that offer tricks to fixing common household items. Whether it’s a clogged shower drain, crayon-graffiti walls, or rusted chrome on your beloved ride, keeping up with maintenance can seem… Continue Reading 7 Surprising Household Items You Can Use for DIY

Amid strong demand and tight supply, REALTORS® reported that  properties that sold in May–July 2017 were typically on the market for less than 31 days in 29 states and in the District of Columbia, according to the July 2017 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1] Properties sold quickly in states such as Washington (20 days), Colorado and… Continue Reading In Which States Did Properties Sell Most Quickly in July 2017?

Looking at data from the 2017 Member Profile we recognize REALTORS® for their hard work and successes this Labor Day. Sixty-five percent of REALTORS® are licensed as sales agents, 22 percent as brokers, 15 percent as broker associates, and two percent as appraisers. The majority of REALTORS® specialize in residential brokerage at 70 percent, with… Continue Reading Labor Day 2017: Celebrating Hard-Working REALTORS®

Half of all members are brokers (47 percent) and a third are sales agents (30 percent). The median gross income for brokers in 2016 was $154,900 compared to sales agents at $81,300. The median annual gross income for all commercial members was $120,800 in 2016, an increase from $108,800 in 2015, but slightly below 2014… Continue Reading A Breakdown of NAR Commercial Members’ Income