Consumers use the internet as a critical tool during their home buying process, but also use the knowledge and expertise of real estate agents.
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Changes better align NAR with current environment in DC, enhance member experience and position NAR as leading voice in real estate technology innovation.
The Senate approved Kathleen Kraninger as Director of the Bureau of Consumer and Financial Protection, replacing Acting Director Mick Mulvaney.
Eighty-two percent of Realtors® donate money to charitable causes every year, compared to the national average of 56.6 percent of Americans who do so.
The national conforming loan limit for 2019 will rise 6.9 percent from $453,100 to $484,350. The high-cost limit will rise from $679,650 to $726,525.
Commercial real estate markets are on the rise, with Realtors® specializing in commercial real estate reporting both an increase in members’ gross income and sales volume.
The Adwerx advertising platform provides a simple way for Realtors® to build awareness surrounding their real estate business, win more referrals, and promote their seller’s listings to a group of targeted homebuyers.
Kraniger's confirmation as the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is supported by NAR and nearly two dozen associations from across the real estate industry.
2018 data showed a 64.4 percent increase over the number of absentee/early votes cast by Realtors® for the same period in 2014. The top five states for absentee/early Realtor® voting were Texas, where 52.7 percent of Realtors® have voted; Montana (47.1); Colorado (46.3); New Mexico (45.4); and Georgia (43.5).
NAR has installed its 2019 president, president-elect, first vice-president, treasurer, vice-presidents, and regional vice presidents.