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Austin Realtors to give non-Realtors access to Unlock MLS

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For the first time, the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR) is opening up access to its Unlock MLS platform to non-Realtors. Starting June 1, real estate agents who are not certified Realtors will be able to subscribe to Unlock MLS without joining the 20,000-member ABoR. a month, or $575.64 a month, or $575.64

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Illinois Realtors’ leaders discuss market challenges and growth opportunities

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In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt traveled to the REengage Winter Conference to speak with Illinois Realtors CEO Jeff Baker and president Tommy Choi. Choi: If you look at how many Realtors buyers and sellers interviewed, 80% have interviewed only one agent. And that’s true.

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Realtor associations push back against antitrust allegations in Michigan

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR)is pushing back against the antitrust lawsuit filed against it and other Realtor associations in Michigan by three industry professionals. On Friday, the defendants in the suit filed a motion to dismiss the Hardy suit due to a failure to state a claim.

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Aspiring buyers turn to Realtors first in their home searches: survey

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A national survey released by NeighborWorks America found that prospective homebuyers overwhelmingly turn to Realtors first when seeking information about the homebuying process — outpacing friends, family and online searches. Friends and family, as well as internet search engines, were each cited as the top resource by 19% of respondents.

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Former Pennsylvania Realtors president sues PAR, NAR over membership agreements

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The lawsuits taking aim at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) three-way membership agreement continue to pile up. Preston Moore, a former president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR) and an agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services , filed his antitrust suit in late November in U.S.

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Travis Kessler set to retire from Texas Realtors, Mike Barnett named as new CEO

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Travis Kessler will retire from his role as CEO and president of the Texas Association of Realtors. Kessler, a 48-year real estate industry veteran, served as Texas Realtors’ CEO and president for 14 years. Jef Conn, the trade group’s chairman, praised Kessler for ushering Realtors and their clients toward success.

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Florida Realtors’ Tim Weisheyer on using servant leadership to drive success in business

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In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Tim Weisheyer, Florida Realtors ‘ 2025 president. But I also equally know the things that I am good at, like leading in areas of community service whether it’s been in the Realtor association or a two-term chairman of the school board.

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