The Facts for REALTORS® A central resource for updates and materials about NAR’s steadfast commitment to strengthen the association, defend REALTORS® and their immense value, and look to the future. Visit Facts.realtor for the most up-to-date information regarding the NAR Settlement Learn more Additional Resources REALTOR Magazine Special [...]
From NAR: Ahead of our upcoming REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C., we wanted to share key details of the required practice changes under our Settlement Agreement. These practice changes result in revisions to the MLS policy handbook which are summarized below. The revised policies will go into effect on August 17, 2024. A more [...]
Instant Reaction: Jobs, May 3, 2024 News of some cooling in the labor market could mean the topping-out of mortgage rates this week before more sustained declines through 2024. By: Lawrence Yun Powered by WPeMatico
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, May 2, 2024 At 7.22%, the 30-year mortgage interest rate has hit its highest point since November 2023; rates are unlikely to move down soon. By: Jessica Lautz Mortgages & Home Financing Powered by WPeMatico
REALTORS® Continue Giving Back Despite Market Headwinds Despite market challenges like low inventory, higher mortgage rates, and low annual sales, REALTORS® remain committed to helping their communities. By: Matt Christopherson Outreach Powered by WPeMatico
Real Estate's Impact on State Economies by the Numbers The housing sector is a significant contributor to gross domestic product (GDP) through construction, home sales, and renovations.Powered by WPeMatico
https://www.sccourts.org/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28201.pdf SC Sup Ct reverses SC Ct of Appeals on arbitration. The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who [...]
Pending Sales in March 2024 Up 3.4% from February In March 2024, pending home sales rose 3.4% from last month and increased modestly (0.1%) from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
If you are interested in REALTOR® professional standards, ethics, arbitration, mediation, and or ombudsman, or you serve as a member of the professional standards committee or grievance committee or as a mediator/ombudsman; please begin and continue your self education program at this link over time: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/policies/professional-standards-and-code-of-ethics/educational-resources The National Association of REALTORS® is America’s largest trade [...]
The Most, Least Desired Home Styles Online views for real estate listings may provide insight into the architecture styles home buyers favor. By: Melissa Dittmann Tracey Design & Architecture, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
Article 6 REALTORS® shall not accept any commission, rebate, or profit on expenditures made for their client, without the client’s knowledge and consent. Article 7 In a transaction, REALTORS® shall not accept compensation from more than one party, even if permitted by law, without disclosure to all parties and the informed consent of the REALTOR®’s [...]