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...

A Message from the Tahoe Sierra Board of REALTORS

Dear Members – We appreciate how thoughtfully our membership has navigated these early days of change while we collectively wait for what comes next. We’ve witnessed a thoughtful sharing of ideas across brokerages and a general sense of all being in this moment...

Celebrating Black History Month

During February, we are reminded of the significance of Black History Month — a time to celebrate African Americans’ rich heritage, remarkable achievements, and enduring contributions throughout history. Originating from the vision of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who...

September safety month: FOREWARN

FOREWARN, a proactive safety and lead intelligence service is available for all association members!  With the FOREWARN app you can instantly verify: Identity (first name, last name, alias, and age) Phone numbers (residential and mobile history) Address...