You probably suck at helping 26% of your clients. Here's how to fix it
Opinion
Potentially one in four of your customers face some mental or physical barrier when navigating life. Rachael Hite asks, if someone with a disability wanted to attend your next open house, would they be able to tour the property?
by Rachael Hite May 12
Fair housing training for agents will be mandatory under NAR proposal 
The National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5M members to complete 2 hours of fair housing training every 3 years beginning in 2025
LISTEN: It’s not too late to advocate for affordable housing
Opinion
Have we reached the point of no return when it comes to affordable housing? Dr. Lee Davenport and her guest, Georgia State University's Dr. Dan Immergluck, discuss the peril and possibilities
by Lee Davenport Mar 16
Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink
By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship
by Matt Carter Feb 27
LISTEN: Commemorating Dr. King’s dream for fair housing with The King Center
Opinion
The inception of federal fair housing and every subsequent expansion of fair housing rests on Dr. King’s willing sacrifice of his life for every American
by Lee Davenport Jan 16
Facebook announces new system to avoid housing ad discrimination
The company launched its Variance Reduction System this week, a provision in the settlement Meta worked out with the US Department of Justice
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Agents baffled by confusing new Facebook property listing policy
Facebook parent company Meta announced on Dec. 29 that users will no longer be able to share listings on Facebook Marketplace with their business profile, a change that drew agent ire
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
Inclusive is just a word until it's put into practice
Opinion
An inclusive organization values all members for who they are, not just what they look like, how much money they make or how much power they hold
by Teresa Boardman Dec 23
NAR votes to end use of the term 'handicap' in Realtor Code of Ethics
The highest governing bodies of the National Association of Realtors have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to replace references to 'handicap,' considered offensive by many, with 'disability'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
NAHREP's 10 Disciplines help Hispanic Realtors develop wealth
Opinion
Learn how the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and its 10 Disciplines help Hispanic Realtors develop a path to personal wealth and optimal influence
Real (Estate) Talk: What to do if your real estate team is spooked by something other than Halloween
Opinion
How do you advocate for fair housing without alienating others in the business? Lee Davenport shares the paradigm shift that has informed her training
by Lee Davenport Oct 27
What 'The Watcher' teaches us about the dark side of real estate
Opinion
This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer
by Rachael Hite Oct 27
These marketing terms are officially cliched. Here's what to write instead
Consumers know that agents are famous for tweaking listing descriptions to lure them in to see the home. Avoid using these seven terms, and try these fresh alternatives instead
by Laura Stace Oct 24
California Association of Realtors apologizes for racist past policies
'The Association was wrong.' The trade group says it's taking 'bold action' to address the legacy of discrimination that continues to impact access to housing today
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
How to advocate for your clients and make your team indispensable in any market
Opinion
Understanding your clients' pain points and finding ways to help will make you and your team essential parts of the homebuying equation
by Janet Ramirez Sep 29