Realtor News

Proposed NAR Settlement Could Put an End to The Real Estate Industry’s Commission Structure

By Joanna England / March 15, 2024 /

The National Association of Realtors just announced that the largest trade organization in the United States had reached an agreement that would end the troublesome litigation and claims brought by home sellers in the Sitzer/Burnett class-action suits. Should it be approved by the court, NAR’s agreement would resolve claims against the more than 1 million…

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Living the Dream with Realtor/Rocker Janelle Alcantara

By Elaine Raffel / March 3, 2024 /

By day, Janelle Alcantara is a multi-million-dollar Realtor. But come night, she marches to the beat of a different drummer – literally.

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MetroTex Association of Realtors Names Justin Landon as New CEO

By Candy's Dirt / January 31, 2024 /

Justin Landon is no stranger to the real estate industry. In fact, he was pretty much born into it. And while he spent the last six years leading the Lexington, Kentucky-based Bluegrass Realtors, his recently announced role as the CEO of MetroTex Association of Realtors is somewhat of a homecoming for Landon. Landon’s previous positions…

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NAR CEO Bob Goldberg Hastens Departure; Chicago Media Exec Nykia Wright to Take Over Nov. 20

By Joanna England / November 2, 2023 /

While Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of Realtors, had planned to retire at the end of 2024, the nation’s largest trade organization just announced that the timeline for his exit has accelerated. Former Chicago media exec Nykia Wright will replace Golberg as interim CEO effective Nov. 20. The news of Goldberg’s departure comes…

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MetroTex Announces Winners of Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards

By Joanna England / August 24, 2023 /

The Young Professionals Network of the MetroTex Association of Realtors just announced the winners of its inaugural 40 Under 40 awards. Recipients of the award were chosen from more than 100 applicants from across the state, with selection based on their leadership, community involvement, and 2022 sales data. “These young leaders stood out through their…

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