At NAR’s annual Policy Forum, policymakers highlighted ideas to boost home sales, including updating capital gains rules and reducing FHA red tape.
A new roof can boost curb appeal, buyer confidence and deal certainty. Beyond looks, roof age can influence appraisals, insurance and financing decisions.
Vacant and neglected homes can attract pests, wildlife and squatters, raising health and safety concerns for neighbors and putting pressure on nearby property values.
Focusing on buyers by behavior and interests, rather than age, gender or family status, helps agents reach new consumers while avoiding legal risks.
The updated compensation form, released in January, replaces two prior agreements and updates how sellers and brokers offer payment in residential transactions.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act prohibits referral kickbacks for lenders and settlement services. Paying fair market value for real services is allowed.
The Code of Ethics has adapted with the real estate industry for over 100 years. Updates to the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual go into effect at the beginning of each year. Here’s what’s new in 2026.
Members often ask about the ethical boundaries regarding interference with another brokerage’s exclusive representation. The answer is found in Article 16’s Standards of Practice.
A new report shows younger generations will inherit trillions in property, driving family buying strategies, more estate sales and shifts in luxury market supply.
Social platforms reward useful, local content. Agents who use video, planning and engagement can attract buyers and sellers organically and grow leads consistently.
