RE/MAX's new AI-powered lead tool is live for select agents
Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, gave agents insight into the company's acquisition of First, as well as changes to the company's education platform, at R4
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
The Real Word: NAR's new fair housing action plan
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' new fair housing action plan, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 17
The industry needs to demand more of fair housing education for agents
Opinion
NAR needs to be the driver of better fair housing education for agents, helping local associations educate their members in a meaningful fashion
by Erica Ramus Jan 17
NAR debuts fair housing plan, meets with HUD
The National Association of Realtors' new action plan will focus on accountability and training for agents and comes amid an industrywide discussion about discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
Are you getting fair housing right? Test yourself
Are you falling short on fair housing compliance without realizing it? Confront your own unconscious bias and rely on best practices to ensure you're in the right
by Bernice Ross Dec 2
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Nextdoor tries to curb incivility with 'Kindness Reminders'
Feature that prompts social network users to reconsider posting potentially offensive comments grew out of effort to combat racial profiling
by Teke Wiggin Sep 20
What you should know about Facebook ads in 2019
Opinion
By having a strategy, following best practices and adhering to the law, you’ll get the most bang for your marketing dollar and offer exceptional value to your audience
by Scott Beaudry Sep 6
48 companies sued for denying tenants with criminal records
Florida's state Realtor association is warning against policies that deny housing to all with criminal pasts, regardless of convictions
RuListing matches buyers and sellers, but will it connect agents?
Buyers can build profiles, earn a 'Ready to Purchase' score and network with sellers. But there are some hidden risks for agents who work with a choosey seller
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 1
Why the biggest challenge to local real estate isn’t iBuyers
Opinion
What consumers appear to need right now is housing, affordable housing, sustainable homeownership and fair housing — not homebuying and selling programs
by Teresa Boardman May 16
Facebook unveils new housing ad controls, settles discrimination lawsuits
The world’s largest social networking company had been accused of repeatedly violating the Fair Housing Act
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
5 things to remember when working with LGBT clients
Nothing you can say will go further than being yourself and having an open heart
by Jeff Berger Jan 25