Understanding Private Listings: Balancing Privacy and Market Visibility

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Understanding Private Listings: Balancing Privacy and Market Visibility

Oct 20, 2025
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Private listings, also known as off-market listings, are properties that are not publicly advertised on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) or other public platforms. This approach allows sellers to maintain a level of privacy while still engaging potential buyers through select channels. For REALTORS®, understanding the nuances of private listings is critical to advising clients…
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Upholding Ethics in a Changing Market: The REALTOR®’s Role

Oct 20, 2025
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Ethics are the cornerstone of the real estate profession. As REALTORS®, members are held to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics, which establishes standards for honesty, fairness, and professionalism. In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex market, adherence to ethical principles is more important than ever. Understanding and applying these standards not only…
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Compensation Transparency: Ensuring Clarity and Trust in Real Estate Transactions

Oct 20, 2025
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Transparency in compensation is an essential component of trust between REALTORS® and their clients. Recent legal settlements and policy changes have brought this topic to the forefront, emphasizing the need for clear communication regarding how commissions are structured and disclosed. Understanding these changes is critical for REALTORS® to remain compliant, protect their reputation, and maintain…
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Navigating the AI Wave: A REALTOR®’s Guide to Staying Ahead

Oct 20, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept in real estate. Today, it is a practical tool that can help REALTORS® make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and better serve their clients. From automated property valuations to predictive analytics, AI is transforming how real estate professionals operate. For members of the National Association of REALTORS®,…
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Q3 2025 Key Insights

Oct 20, 2025
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In this quarter’s Association Insider, we highlight four essential topics designed to help REALTORS® navigate today’s fast-changing real estate landscape. From emerging technology to ethical practice, these insights keep you informed and empowered. Harnessing AI in Real Estate Artificial intelligence is transforming how REALTORS® operate. From predictive analytics to automated valuations, AI helps members make…
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Shielding Your Brokerage

Jul 29, 2025
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Smart Moves for Today's Legal Risks In a market that is constantly evolving, risk management is not just a legal obligation but a business advantage. REALTORS and brokers alike face a growing list of legal concerns, many of which are accelerating with technology and shifting consumer behaviors. Recent insights from NAR spotlight several areas where…
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Sweetening the Deal

Jul 29, 2025
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Understanding Seller Concessions Seller concessions are a powerful negotiating tool that can make or break a deal in today’s real estate landscape. These are costs a seller agrees to cover on behalf of the buyer—like closing costs, prepaid taxes, or even temporary mortgage rate buydowns. But like any tool, they work best when used strategically.…
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We Blamed the Wrong Storm

Jul 29, 2025
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Why the housing crisis isn't what you think Looking Back at the Storm Just a few months ago, we warned in these pages that storm clouds were forming over Washington’s housing market. Home prices weren’t just high, they were becoming untethered from local incomes. Interest rates were surging, rents climbing, inventory was tight, and frustration…
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Whitman County Housing Market: A Competitive Landscape in 2025

Apr 09, 2025
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The housing market in Whitman County is experiencing a notable shift in 2025, with rising home prices, limited inventory, and increased competition among buyers. These conditions have transformed the market from a buyer’s market into a seller’s market, reflecting broader regional and national trends. Prices on the Rise, Inventory on the Decline Home prices in…
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Your Portal to Success: Meet Bryan and Unlock the Full Power of Your TCAR Membership

Apr 04, 2025
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Hey TCAR Members! I’m Bryan, your new Member Services Liaison. I like to think of myself as a fun-loving guy, but I’m serious about my mission here at the Tri-City Association of Realtors. I understand how hard it is at times to be a realtor, so let me be the guy who makes your life…
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