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Latest Industry News for Brokers

Upcoming 2024 Events

REALTOR® Broker Summit

April 18-19
San Diego, Calif.

Invigorating two-day event, jam-packed with hot topics in the industry, tangible takeaways for your team, and fantastic networking opportunities.

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Broker's Edge Event

February 22
Waltham, Mass.

Exciting one-day event covering valuable insights and actionable solutions you can take back to your business, clients, and agents.

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2024 Virtual Tax Summit

February 7, 14, 21, 28
Online via Zoom

Topics to be covered include accounting tax tips, advanced tax strategies, and investment advice.

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March Broker Power Hour

March 27
Online via Zoom

Register and save the date to learn strategies on how to recruit and retain top-performing agents.

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Broker Power Hour Updates & Archive

Broker Power Hour

NAR Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Jessica Lautz

NAR Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Jessica Lautz shared economic updates and market trends for brokers. View the recording to find out what’s in store for the real estate market in the upcoming months and what that means for your brokerage.

Save the Date! Upcoming 2024 Broker Power Hours:

  • Wednesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST
  • Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST
  • Wednesday, July 24 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST
  • Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST
  • Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST
  • Wednesday, Dec.18 at 1 p.m. EST | 12 p.m. CST

Previous Recordings

December 2023

Topic: President Tracy Kasper offered updates post-Burnett trial and what comes next. Please note: This session was not recorded, and we asked all participants to avoid any recording activities due to the legal nature of the information shared.

October 2023

Topic: NAR resources to evolve your firm, including updates on C2EX, Financial Wellness, broker activities at NAR NXT, and future broker events.

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July 2023

Topic: NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun shared economic updates and market trends that will directly affect brokers in the upcoming months.

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June 2023

Topic: Latest industry insights and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of risk management and legal compliance.

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March 2023

Topic: NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun shared economic updates and market trends for brokers. Find out what’s in store for the real estate market in the upcoming months and what that means for your brokerage.

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February 2023

Topic: Agent retention and recruitment with moderator Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, NAR’s 2023 Broker Relations Liaison, and panelists Karen Hatcher, CEO & Broker, Sovereign Realty & Management; Jo Jenkins, Broker, RE/MAX Concepts; and Brandon Roberts, Broker, Windermere Crest Realty Co.

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Explaining Broker & REALTOR® Value

NAR establishes guidelines for local MLS broker marketplaces to support pro-consumer and pro-business competitive real estate markets.​​ Share these infographics with your team to further emphasize the value of working with a REALTOR®.

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179 Ways Agents Who are REALTORS® Are Worth Every Penny of Their Compensation.

View the list here or download a PDF version to share with your office or clients.

105 More Ways

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Local MLS Broker Marketplaces Make Home Fantasies Realities

Local Broker Marketplaces Make Home Fantasies Realities Infographic

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Local MLS Broker Marketplaces in Action

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Why Hire an Agent Who Is a REALTOR®?

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thedifference.realtor

Leverage NAR branding language and creative assets to distinguish yourself from non-member agents. Sign in to access marketing materials to share on social, on your website, in your bios, and in your emails. Distinguish yourself by sharing the value of the REALTOR® brand which unites us.

competition.realtor

NAR is working hard to prevail in the court of law and is seeking all of our help to prevail in the court of public opinion. Use the many talking points, infographics, articles, and resources available here to tell your story. This site is geared toward helping consumers and others understand the value REALTORS® bring to the real estate transaction and it explains how local broker marketplaces foster competition.

learning.realtor

The Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) is devoted to lifelong learning, career advancement, and specialized credentials for brokers and agents. The online learning site is your hub for online courses, microcourses, and on-the-go resources. Sharpen your skills and prepare your agents for the changing market.

More News for Brokers

News and resources from NAR for brokers, including office and team management, legal, risk management, and broker education.

Offers, Tips, and Professional Development

Right Tools, Right Now

NAR has made hundreds of critical business resources – webinars, courses, toolkits, and more – available to members FREE or at significant discounts.

Online Courses

Online courses allow students to learn on their own timeline, from wherever they are.

Best Practices for Virtual Meetings

Whichever virtual platform you use, adhering to best practices will improve the overall success of the meeting when it comes to sound and video.

Toolkits, Programs, and Association Grants

Broker Summit Toolkit

Members of the Broker Engagement Committee created this Broker Summit Toolkit to help you get started on planning your association’s event. We hope you find it a useful resource and we look forward to hearing about your event!

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Broker Engagement Program & Association Grants

The Broker Engagement Grant allows local and state associations to create Broker activities which align with the Broker Engagement Committee’s and Broker Engagement Council’s purpose: increase broker engagement, representation and feedback regarding NAR’s programs, services and strategic priorities. State and local associations may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 for broker engagement purposes annually. Reach out to your state or local association to see how you can help today!

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