by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR highlights why brokerages need a social media policy to ensure legal compliance, protect reputations and uphold ethical standards online. CHICAGO — A written social media policy sets expectations for how agents and team members use social platforms...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Heather Rhodes Fraudsters are cloning title company websites and posing as sellers to steal escrow funds. Realtors should verify sellers, avoid rushed closings and report fraud. ORLANDO, Fla. – Those who engage in fraudulent practices do so knowingly trying to...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Shannon Allen At the Realtors® Legislative Meetings in Washington, NAR made multiple revisions to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual that were effective on June 5, 2025, including changes to 11 Standards of Practice (SOP). But that’s not all — there...
by Editor | Sep 30, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly The forms reflect recent law and policy changes, including expanded flood disclosures and adjustments to NAR’s Multiple Listing Options for Sellers. ORLANDO, Fla. – In response to recent statewide law and policy updates, Florida Realtors® rolled out...
by Editor | Sep 29, 2025 | General News
By Amy Connolly NAR identified eight programs that could be affected if Congress misses the Sept. 30 deadline, including home loans, flood insurance and housing services. WASHINGTON — With a government shutdown looming, the National Association of Realtors® is...
by Editor | Sep 29, 2025 | General News
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Contract signings went up on lower mortgage rates nationwide. In the South, they rose 3.1% in August and were up 4.2% compared a year ago. CHICAGO — Slightly lower mortgage rates may have given more home buyers the confidence to move...
