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Scott Pope
Nautical Properties - Panama City Beach, FL
You Can't Live Without Water™

Less government intervention is best. I am afraid to speculate what they are considering but possibly: The price you can sell YOUR property. 

I think I will stop speculating in fear of raising my blood pressure.

Jul 29, 2016 09:42 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Bad, anything they do is bad but now it will be compounded with stupid regulations & scads of paperwork!

We will all be barcoded.

Jul 29, 2016 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,457,083
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Fred what is your source? Just wondering too much crap out there...Endre

Jul 29, 2016 04:00 PM
Rainmaker
400,356
Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Such collaborations are rarely good.

Jul 29, 2016 03:18 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not a fan of NAR anyway

Jul 29, 2016 11:40 PM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It would not surprise me, probably prompted by the likes of Z and redfin, but it will backfire, since the fed generally writes the laws while listening to the lobbyists who pay the best.

Jul 29, 2016 09:59 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not count on NAR for good things.

Jul 29, 2016 09:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

When do we form the whatever to regulate the government1

Jul 29, 2016 09:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'd say that it's nothing to get excited about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Jul 29, 2016 09:32 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Fred Griffin one thing I know for sure - we can't do much about these things...

Jul 29, 2016 04:12 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Fred,

Yes, I have heard that...more regulations  A

Jul 29, 2016 02:49 PM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Who cares? 

Dosen't matter...

It will never be enforced.

Eve

Jul 30, 2016 03:14 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I recall seeing/reading something about that the other day.   I did not dig into it because the thought of it makes my head hurt.  

Jul 30, 2016 02:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

No good can come from collaborating with the federal government. 

Jul 30, 2016 12:52 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Fred Griffin This is news to me. Just what we need is more regulation!

Jul 29, 2016 11:32 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Anytime the feds are involved we are screwed.

Jul 29, 2016 11:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That all depends on if they are working to keep those who want to gut our industry or keep it intact and prevent scammers from getting into the business.

Jul 29, 2016 10:53 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Fred, is this rumors or fact?  One thing for sure is there is nothing we can do about it

Jul 29, 2016 10:51 PM
Ambassador
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Depends on what the regulation is.  If it is to regulate scammers, I'm all for it.  Perhaps it is not "collaboration" so much as industry input and oversight???  Not enough information to have an opinion.

Jul 29, 2016 10:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

There is nothing to this. NAR does not create reguylations for us in fact I wish that NAR would do more but the state has the right to set regualtions, not NAR. What NAR does is try to influence policy like where recently they were able to reduce the student loan repayment plans so the backend ratios will not hold some back from buying a home. For those who spread rumors becuase you hate NAR try to get involved and see how lobbying is done.

Jul 29, 2016 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
359,372
Debra B Albert, PA - Keyes Realty
Keyes Realty Treasure Coast, 34986 - Port St Lucie, FL
Ron and Debbie 772.708.3292

I believe it is good to have input.  A Voice in policy making can not be bad. Our district lawmakers in Florida simply understand this part of real estate while we are out there "making a living" with our buyers and sellers.  Policies will change over time and our voice is heard thru our lawmakers.

Jul 29, 2016 10:41 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I doubt it, and wouldn't worry about it.

Jul 29, 2016 10:41 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,152
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I have not heard this but it is worth following.  

Jul 29, 2016 10:35 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I have not heard anything about this. I will check into it.

Jul 29, 2016 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

So, so bad! And to think we have to pay them money whether we like it or not.

Jul 29, 2016 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
1,153,794
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Just when we think they're not earning their keep they're busy as bees. The only problem I see is that they're in the wrong hive

Jul 29, 2016 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Barbara Todaro nailed this one!!!!!!!!

Jul 29, 2016 09:35 PM
Rainmaker
797,457
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I would need to know what type of regulation

Jul 29, 2016 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not know.

Jul 29, 2016 09:13 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I read something but don't know the details. It looked like more of the usual, like we see every year or two.

Jul 29, 2016 05:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, NAR has something to do with the membership fees we pay, so they find the most ''important'' issues to solve. 

Jul 31, 2016 10:17 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm with Barbara Todaro ..don't feel its worth loosing any sleep over!

Jul 31, 2016 05:55 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

This news doesn't sound like good news. 

Jul 30, 2016 11:48 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It's normal for federal agencies to consult with trade associations or other representatives of the industries they regulate.   And I guess NAR is ours.

Jul 30, 2016 11:47 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It depends on waht the talking is all about. If only they had reached out to NAR before Dodd-Frank passed we wouldn't have such a mess.

Jul 30, 2016 11:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I have to say that we have enough regulation at this time.

Jul 30, 2016 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

How can more regulation ever be bad?  LOL!!  Lord, I hope this isn't true but it sure wouldn't surprise me!

 

Maybe a bad piece of regulation will finally make people stand up and say "enough is enough" and leave NAR en-masse and/or form a competing organization?

Jul 30, 2016 06:30 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Yikes.  I haven't heard this.  Yet.   

Jul 30, 2016 04:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I have no clue if this is true or not.

Jul 30, 2016 04:31 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I would need more facts before an intelligent comment.

Jul 30, 2016 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Boy this is all news to me, I will have to see what others are saying.,

Jul 30, 2016 03:32 AM
Rainmaker
516,437
Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I had not heard anything, but doesn't sound good.  

Jul 30, 2016 03:17 AM