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MAR also successfully urged Baker to veto “Right of First Refusal” portion of the bill, which would allow tenants of a building to have the first option to purchase the property.

Here’s a little tidbit that might help clients decide whether or not it’s time to buy their first home — it could save them some money.

Are you paying for lead generation? See the top tools readers said they can’t live without.

MAR recently published an update on its legislative initiatives and noted that it is advocating on a number of budget amendments, several of which aim to impose sales taxes on homes.

Coach Ella Blaine, who is a real estate coach and founder of Real Estate Ladies Rock FB group, offered tips on how to achieve the goal of closing 50 deals annually and go even further in her webinar at the 2020 Realtors Conference and Expo.

Realtors who use harassing or hate speech could face fines by the National Association of Realtors, according to a proposal approved by the NAR Board of Directors at its 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo.

The National Association of Realtors announced a list of priorities its Business Issues Policy Committee will focus on next year.

The deal is part of mayor’s plan to buy 1,000 affordable units and take them off the market to preserve their affordability.

Real estate professionals must ensure that open houses, showings and inspections are limited to only 10 people at one time.

The National Association of Realtors’ Board of Directors is expected to vote on a proposal that would prohibit members for conducting hate speech outside of work.

A new study reveals the areas of the home buyers are most interested in when looking at a property.

A new report by the Consumer Federation of America reveals that referral fees paid by real estate agents result in higher commission rates and reduced customer service.

We asked, you answered. Here’s what Boston Agent readers had to say about professionalism.

It was a hard-fought effort to procure federal funds in the middle of a recession, but NAR announced that the president is poised to sign a bill that provides money for road projects and flooding.

Venture capital and lead generation — what does one thing have to do with the other? A lot, for real estate tech firm Propertybase.

“Being ‘wicked smart’ captures our personality and the personalities of the customers we serve.” — Kathy Condon, president and CEO of MLS PIN