Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® – Article Eleven
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
Four Tips for Selling with Social Media
Today, many REALTORS® are getting involved in social media in an effort to generate leads and connect with their clients. While some REALTORS® have found success via posting and tweeting, others are wondering how to go about using social media to successfully sell...
E&O Insurance Now Available from CAR RealCare Insurance
Recognizing that comprehensive and affordable errors and omissions (E&O) coverage is essential to the success of its members’ businesses, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is proud to announce the creation of an E&O insurance program customized for...
Announcing One Cool Thing: quick, useable content for your marketing materials
Last week, you should have found a new email in your inbox from C.A.R. called One Cool Thing. Every two weeks, you’ll receive another One Cool Thing email that contains a new chart, infographic, top ten list or other interesting feature on topics such as housing...
zipForm® 6 Standard to Require Membership Verification
It’s here! As previously announced membership verification will become and enable feature for zipForm® 6 Standard (desktop) to ensure only active REALTORS® are using it. As of Tuesday, June 19th, users will be required to connect to the internet every 90 days to check...
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® – Article Ten
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
CAR Market Snapshot
C.A.R.’s monthly Market Snapshot offers REALTORS® information about the current market and provides consumer-friendly charts and graphs. Market Snapshot is formatted as a PDF, which members can customize with their photo, contact information, and other useful...
Foreclosed Americans Find Way Back to Homeownership
Data is not available, but interviews with lenders, builders, REALTORS®, and consumers suggest that a growing number of Americans are getting back into the housing market, even though they went through a foreclosure, bankruptcy, or short sale in recent years. Read the...
Home Prices Lowest Since 2002
Home prices hit new post-bubble lows in March, according to a report out Tuesday. Average home prices were down 2.6% from 12 months earlier, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index of 20 major markets. Home prices have not been this low since mid-2002....
Speeding Up Short Sales
Beginning June 15, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will require both agencies to give short-sale buyers a final decision within 60 days. Making sense of the story Under this same guideline, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac...