California Association of Realtors (CAR)

Letter to the editor: Does the DRE “accredit” schools?

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 8, 2022 | Forms, Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 0

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) does not “accredit” schools. The DRE approves courses submitted by course providers.

Industry leaders are cutting arbitration provisions – and they aren’t needed in real estate, either

by Amy Perry | Aug 12, 2021 | Real Estate | 0

As companies scrap the mandatory arbitration provisions in their conditions of use, trade union forms still contain these precarious provisions.

DOJ to examine NAR’s rules and conduct

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 19, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This is not the first time NAR has been in hot water with the DOJ.

How CAR’s newest ad campaign misrepresents their ideology

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jun 21, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

This article covers the California Association of Realtors® (CAR)’s recent advertising push, an upbeat campaign that’s hard to square with its long history of domineering, monopolistic tendencies.

It’s time for CAR to stop hiding ethics violators behind a paywall

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 4, 2021 | Real Estate | 0

The Department of Real Estate publicizes a list of real estate law violators each month — why doesn’t the California Association of Realtors® do the same for their ethics violators?

Brokerage Reminder: CAR membership NOT required for MLS access

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 28, 2021 | Brokerage Reminder, Real Estate | 4

Every year, real estate agents and brokers alike balk at the thought of having to shell out...

POLL: Is CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS?

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 28, 2021 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? No. (57%, 39 Votes)...

The spirit of compliance: Career Compass sets itself against CAR and the DRE

by Benjamin J. Smith | Feb 1, 2021 | Feature Articles, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Read about The Career Compass’s ongoing battle with the DRE and CAR, highlighting the need for the DRE to foment competition and compliance equally among all course providers — including CAR.

Proptech: the accelerator of change for real estate

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 14, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Proptech companies have become the accelerant fueling Americans’ demand for power and information in the housing market.

POLLS: The value of CAR membership

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 17, 2020 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? No (56%, 72 Votes)...

The redundancy of the Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jan 6, 2020 | Fundamentals, Real Estate | 2

Why doesn’t RPI Forms publish a version of the Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)?

Change the law: Prohibit trade union membership for DRE commissioners

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 5, 2019 | Change The Law, Your Practice | 0

The DRE needs to focus on its goal to safeguard consumers rather than protect CAR’s interests

MLS Access for Non-CAR Members

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 30, 2019 | Feature Articles, Features, Real Estate, Video | 4

How to access the multiple listing service (MLS) as an independent broker or agent

Do not pass go: How CAR compels membership from sales agents

by Benjamin J. Smith | Sep 30, 2019 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Sales agents employed by a Realtor are also compelled to pay for association membership. Why is this the case? And should it stay that way?

The votes are in: Non-broker licensees are real estate agents

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jul 16, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

As our readers know, individuals may obtain two main types of licenses from the Department of Real...

The votes are in: Most buyers and sellers initial the arbitration provision

by Benjamin J. Smith | May 6, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Arbitration provisions in purchase agreements remain popular, but what are the actual impacts of arbitration?

The votes are in: Public MLS access lacks support

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 9, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Readers don’t think buyers should have direct access to their local MLS — but how much would a public MLS really impact agents and brokers?

The votes are in: CAR membership not worth the cost

by Benjamin J. Smith | Mar 19, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 17

Our readers overwhelmingly and consistently agree CAR member services are not worth the cost of membership.

POLLS: CAR membership benefits

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 11, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? No (62%, 79 Votes)...

The Un-California Association of Realtors

by Benjamin J. Smith | Nov 7, 2018 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 7

The California Association of Realtors® (CAR) has a practice of relying on out-of-state materials. Why is this detrimental to the real estate industry, and what can we do about it?