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Nov 07, 2023

NAR Tracy Kasper on “What the Sitzer/Burnett Case Means for Your Business”

By Tracy Kasper, NAR President

There has been a lot happening at the National Association of REALTORS® this past week…

Nov 07, 2023
Podcast: Help Military Buyers Overcome Stigmas

The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series

Help Military Buyers Overcome Stigmas Around VA Loans

Real estate professionals can honor military veterans by…

Nov 07, 2023
Video: How to Explain Real Estate Compensation to Clients

Share how you get paid and where the money comes from, step by step.

Talking about money is complicated and sometimes stressful. Talking about the

Nov 06, 2023
Voter Resources & Candidate Endorsements for Election on November 7th

The 2023 Regular Local Election is on Tuesday, November 7th. During this election, residents will vote for Albuquerque City Council, Village of Los Ranchos, and…

Nov 02, 2023
SWMLS Tip: Sitzer/Burnett vs. NAR Update

SWMLS Executive Director Richard Gibbens explains the class action suit verdict against the National Association of REALTORS® and what that means.

<div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-to-appeal-burnett-trial-verdict-after-being-found-liable" title="NAR to Appeal Burnett Trial Verdict After Being Found Liable"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/gavel_house.jpg" alt="NAR to Appeal Burnett Trial Verdict After Being Found Liable" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-01">Nov 01, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-to-appeal-burnett-trial-verdict-after-being-found-liable" title="NAR to Appeal Burnett Trial Verdict After Being Found Liable">NAR to Appeal Burnett Trial Verdict After Being Found Liable</a></h2> <p><h3>The association says it will continue to advocate for pro-consumer, pro-competition MLS rules.</h3> <p>The National Association of REALTORS® and two codefendants were found liable Tuesday…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/president-biden-signs-executive-order-on-artificial-intelligence" title="President Biden Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/AI_2023.jpg" alt="President Biden Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-31">Oct 31, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/president-biden-signs-executive-order-on-artificial-intelligence" title="President Biden Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence">President Biden Signs Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence</a></h2> <p><h5 style="text-align: center;">Advocacy Updates from Washington DC<br /> October 31, 2023</h5> <p>President Biden signed an <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/" target="_blank"><strong>E</strong></a><strong><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/" target="_blank">xecutive Order (EO)</a></strong> on "Safe, Secure, and…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/update-from-nar-president-regarding-verdict" title="Update from NAR President Regarding Verdict"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/Screen_Shot_2023-11-01_at_10.21_.51_AM_.png" alt="Update from NAR President Regarding Verdict" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-31">Oct 31, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/update-from-nar-president-regarding-verdict" title="Update from NAR President Regarding Verdict">Update from NAR President Regarding Verdict</a></h2> <p><h3>Update from NAR President regarding verdict</h3> <p><em>October 31, 2023</em></p> <p><em>Hi all,  </em></p> <p><em>I have an important litigation update. After an 11-day trial in the case of Burnett…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/jury-finds-nar-brokerages-guilty-of-conspiring-to-inflate-commissions" title="Jury finds NAR, brokerages guilty of conspiring to inflate commissions"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/law-gavel.png" alt="Jury finds NAR, brokerages guilty of conspiring to inflate commissions" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-10-31">Oct 31, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/jury-finds-nar-brokerages-guilty-of-conspiring-to-inflate-commissions" title="Jury finds NAR, brokerages guilty of conspiring to inflate commissions">Jury finds NAR, brokerages guilty of conspiring to inflate commissions</a></h2> <p><h5>After two weeks of testimony the Kansas City jury found NAR, HomeServices and Keller Williams guilty of collusion</h5> <p><em>October 31, 2023, 1:05 pm By Brooklee Han and Sarah Wheeler</em></p>…</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 columns"> <div class="pagination-container"><p><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy">&lsaquo; First</a>  <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P27"><</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P18">3</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P27">4</a> <strong>5</strong> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P45">6</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P54">7</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P45">></a>  <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/advocacy/P423">Last &rsaquo;</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div>  <footer> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-6 large-3 columns"> <h3>Members</h3> <nav> <ul> <li><a 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NAR Tracy Kasper on “What the Sitzer/Burnett Case Means for Your Business”

Podcast: Help Military Buyers Overcome Stigmas

The REALTOR® to REALTOR® Series

Help Military Buyers Overcome Stigmas Around VA Loans

Video: How to Explain Real Estate Compensation to Clients

Share how you get paid and where the money comes from, step by step.

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SWMLS Tip: Sitzer/Burnett vs. NAR Update