Open Houses in a Post-NAR Settlement World

A practice change required by the NAR settlement is that all MLS participants working with a buyer must enter into a written agreement before the buyer tours any home. This FAQ addresses questions about how agents should handle visitors to open houses. Q: Can a...

The Basics of Seller Concessions

As a result of the practice changes stemming from the NAR settlement, MLSs may (but are not required to) adopt an input field for “seller concessions” for the listing. This field may simply be a yes/no box, or it may allow a listing agent to input a specific...

That’s a Wrap on REimagine! Conference & Expo 2024

If you missed last week’s REimagine! Conference & Expo, you missed a lot! More than 7,200 California REALTORS® heard from 100+ impactful speakers covering the changing market, AI, social media, wealth building and other big issues impacting REALTORS® and...

A Message from C.A.R. President Melanie Barker

Dear Heather, Thank you to everyone who attended the No on Prop 33 virtual townhall last week. Your involvement will truly make a difference, and we’re so grateful for your time and dedication. As I mentioned last time, this ballot measure seeks to repeal the...

Industry Leader Town Halls

Brokers from across the state meet virtually twice each month with C.A.R. Leadership, Member Legal, C.A.R.’s Legislative Team, and others to share the latest information impacting real estate brokerages.   If you are a broker and interested in joining us on...