National Association of Realtors (NAR)

NAR pushes for a quick end to the eviction moratorium

by Carrie B. Reyes | May 3, 2021 | Property Management, Real Estate | 0

The National Association of Realtors® recently filed an official complaint against the CDC in an attempt to lift the federal eviction moratorium.

They made how much? Antitrust lawsuit to make real estate fees public

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 26, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

The fee amounts earned as a part of real estate transactions will soon become public knowledge.

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 | 3

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

National Association of Realtors settles U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 24, 2020 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This is far from the first time NAR has dealt with antitrust lawsuits or allegations.

The votes are in: May agents give tax advice?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Dec 18, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 1

Readers address the age-old question of whether real estate licensees are permitted to give tax advice.

Are agents being short-changed by the big broker system?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 29, 2019 | Feature Articles, Your Practice | 1

This article discusses the few pros and many cons to how agents are classified and operate in the workforce.

MLS Access for Non-CAR Members

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 30, 2019 | Feature Articles, Features, Real Estate, Video | 2

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...

DRE Bulletin Digest Spring 2019

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 29, 2019 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 0

A review of the Spring 2019 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.

The truth about giving tax advice to clients

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 28, 2019 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Tracing agent misconceptions Many agents erroneously believe they cannot give their clients advice...

The votes are in: Undisclosed referral fees are unlawful kickbacks

by Benjamin J. Smith | Dec 4, 2018 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Our readers consistently agree undisclosed fees paid to brokers and agents for referring clients...

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?

What does the expiration of the DOJ’s oversight of NAR mean for the real estate industry?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Aug 13, 2018 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

An agreement between NAR and the DOJ’s antitrust division expires in November 2018 — what happens next?

Resurrect the DRE’s code of ethics: taking a closer look

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jul 9, 2018 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

An analysis of the Department of Real Estate (DRE)’s 1990 code of ethics alongside the National Association of Realtors® (NAR)’s current code. Where do they succeed and fail? And what does a successful code of ethics for real estate agents look like?

Where is the DRE’s code of ethics?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jun 25, 2018 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

The absence of a dedicated DRE code of ethics leaves California licensees without state-specific ethical guidance. Isn’t it time for the DRE to fill this vacuum?