What are the main changes to the NAR Code of Ethics in 2026? The 2026 NAR Code of Ethics updates focus heavily on modernizing compensation rules following recent industry settlement agreements. The major changes include amending Article 7 to limit compensation disclosures strictly to clients, completely deleting Standard of Practice 3-4 regarding variable rate commissions, and updating Standard of Practice 17-4 to cap arbitration awards based on buyer representation agreements. How Article 7...

Best practices for NC brokers, plus the compliance points you cannot afford to miss The first 15 minutes of a showing often shape the entire experience. Buyers start forming impressions immediately — about the property, the neighborhood, and the broker guiding them through it. Great agents know a showing is not just about opening doors and pointing out features. It is about setting expectations, reading the room, protecting the client relationship, and staying compliant. For North Carolina...

Recently, a shocking story surfaced on the r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer subreddit that has consumers furious and real estate professionals shaking their heads. It highlights a massive ethical blind spot in modern social media marketing—and it’s a mistake that is incredibly easy to make if you prioritize going viral over your fiduciary duty. A buyer submitted an offer on their dream home. When the seller announced there were multiple offers, the buyer aggressively increased their bid by $15,000 to...