Graham Wood

May 8, 2024 | nar.realtor | Graham Wood

While the U.S. economy is strong on paper, many Americans say they’re not feeling it in their own pocketbooks. High interest rates—which may continue longer than expected as the Federal Reserve readjusts its monetary plans to fight inflation—are having a big impact on the decisions consumers make. That impact encompasses more than the products and services they choose to purchase, like properties and professional real estate representation.

Jan 26, 2024 | nar.realtor | Graham Wood

Ongoing litigation offers an opportunity for transparency and to demonstrate your value. Editor's Note: This article appeared in the Winter 2024 print edition of REALTOR® Magazine. For the resources and key developments on pending litigation, turn to competition.realtor. Since it was handed down in October, the verdict in the Sitzer-Burnett case has been top of mind for the industry. The National Association of REALTORS® has made it clear it intends to appeal  the verdict.

Jan 22, 2024 | nar.realtor | Barbara Ballinger |Heather Elias |Nicole Slaughter-Graham |Graham Wood

The National Association of REALTORS®’ streaming series “First-time Buyer” brings home your essential value in the homebuying process; get a peek into the inspiring stories featured in Season 4. Also in this issue: the quest for affordable insurance, tips on setting and meeting lofty goals, federal and state energy efficiency incentives that can save your clients thousands of dollars—and what the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit means to you. All that and more, in the winter 2024 issue of REALTOR® Magazine.

Nov 16, 2023 | nar.realtor | Graham Wood

The Sitzer/Burnett verdict does not prohibit the practice of making offers of cooperating compensation, NAR attorneys said Monday at NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, in Anaheim, Calif. Listing brokers decide how much compensation to offer to serve in their seller’s best interest. This is solely a matter that’s negotiated between brokers and their clients.