The eight-part series focuses on the relationship between Realtor® and homebuyer to provide viewers with a more genuine portrayal of the home buying process. It will stream on Roku, YouTube, and Facebook, as well as FirstTimeBuyer.realtor.
News Releases
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NAR remains concerned that the proposed rule could significantly raise costs for consumers, force Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to assume greater risk in order to meet returns for investors, and undermine reforms made over the last decade.
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Discussions also focused on current and future efforts by NAR to lead the industry's defense of fair housing.
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Commercial property values have changed in the last six months due to the pandemic and real estate is currently in unchartered territory.
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NAR explored the real estate industry’s growing reliance on technology and how the integration of artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, digital transaction management and 5G innovations will impact the buying and selling experience.
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NAR announced the release of a new interactive training platform designed to help combat discrimination in America’s real estate market – made available at no cost to real estate professionals throughout the country.
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The new leadership team was installed during NAR's virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
November 18, 2020
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Companies selected for the 2020 REACH and REACH Commercial classes offer innovation in transaction management, insurance, home and small business security, digital marketing, multifamily housing amenity services, clean energy, and more.
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NAR examined how the expansion of 5G will impact the real estate industry and discussed the importance of high-speed internet for effective applications of augmented and virtual reality.