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
Nationwide appraisal ethics rule changes postponed until 2024
The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board says it needs more time to assess proposed changes designed to close the door to discrimination
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Local Logic, CrimeoMeter lock up deal to share crime stats on listings
Crime data became a hot issue in 2021, as Redfin and Realtor.com executives called for portals to cease providing it, and did so themselves
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 15
After discrimination reveal, LIBOR to tackle fair housing on Long Island
The Realtor organization's new campaign comes after a sweeping investigation in which journalists found endemic discrimination among Long Island's real estate community
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
How to be a fair housing 'decoder'
Real estate agents have an ethical and fiduciary responsibility to promote fairness in the way their clients and others are treated. Asking questions and supporting clients are key elements in becoming an active advocate for fair housing in your market
by Lee Davenport Jul 4
Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long
Opinion
Pride is not just a once of year celebration, it should be recognized year-round. Read on as one agent shares their personal story of hope and the courage to speak up for better
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 24
LISTEN: Ethical agents can stop un-fair housing
Opinion
Unfortunately, laws are not magic because those laws do not magically stop violations from occurring. In the best case scenario, laws provide a possible remedy if there is proof of the violation and the violator is caught
by Lee Davenport Jun 17
6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan
Opinion
Studies show that businesses that embrace diversity are more successful than their competitors. Team leaders should reevaluate their workplace and business plan for growth for today's modern consumer
Preventing unintentional housing discrimination
Opinion
As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid
Get on board: Training your team for fair housing
Opinion
Any time you spend preparing your teams to handle fair housing questions will save you time, money and reputation in the long run
by Joel Lock Jun 8
It's National Homeownership Month. Here's how you can address un-fair housing
Opinion
Un-fair housing is an impediment to homeownership. Without fair access and opportunity to buy a home in this land of the free, homeownership likely feels to those denied like a nightmare, not the American dream
by Lee Davenport Jun 6
Don't stay silent! Confront the scourge of Asian hate
Opinion
Members of the AAPI community are carrying an undue burden in their quest to build financial wealth through homeownership. As members of the real estate community, it is our job to support homeownership for all
by Tim Hur May 31
NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit
Filed Wednesday, the lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted
by Daniel Houston May 26
Realtors to push for required fair housing training nationwide
Earlier this month, NAR's board of directors passed policies that touched on property reforms, fair lending enforcement and fair housing education for all real estate licensees, not just Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila May 20
NAR votes to raise annual membership fee by $10
The trade group's special assessment for its 'That's Who We R' campaign will rise to $45 annually in 2023, in addition to NAR's membership dues, which the board voted Friday to keep at $150