Realtor News
Three North Texas Realtor associations — including a late addition — could soon unite under one name. The MetroTex Association of Realtors has called a special membership meeting for July 23 to vote on a proposed merger with the Collin County Area Realtors (CCAR) and the Navarro County Board of Realtors (NCBOR). If approved, the…
A bill that would have banned the National Association of Realtors (NAR) speech code in Texas has died in committee after state lawmakers failed to advance it before a key deadline this past Wednesday. Even still, the association is reportedly considering amending its code of ethics following accusations by some conservatives and Christians that NAR…
From Staff Reports The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced a new policy, “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” which introduces a new category of exempt listings called “delayed marketing exempt listings.” This decision follows an extensive review of NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and aims to provide sellers with greater flexibility while maintaining transparency…
From staff reports Realtor.com is trading California’s Silicon Valley for Texas’ Silicon Hills. The big-wig provider of online real estate services announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Santa Clara, Calif. to Austin. Over the last few years, Realtor.com has invested in its existing 60,000-square-foot Austin office, located at 901 E 6th St. The…
By nature, Realtors are an interesting lot. With entrepreneurial tendencies, extroverted dispositions, and distinct personal branding, this cohort is anything but conventional. Therefore, it’s no surprise that many of them possess talents outside the realm of real estate. Over the years, we’ve met all manner of interesting Realtors. However, it’s rare to find one that…
