NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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RISMEDIA, June 6, 2008-This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS include: NAR reaches favorable settlement with DOJ on multiple listings on virtual office websites; video production assistance from new partner in the REALTOR Benefits® Program; and learn how you can earn a designation and start earning more.

NAR, DOJ Agree on MLS Policy: Realtors Compete, Consumers Win

The National Association of Realtors has reached a favorable settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, resolving litigation between them regarding how listings from multiple listing services are displayed on brokers’ virtual office websites. The proposed final order, to be filed with the federal district court in Chicago today, validates NAR’s longstanding Internet Data Exchange (IDX) policy and strengthens the rule governing participation in multiple listing services.

Office & Management Solutions the Realtor Benefits Program

NAR has partnered with companies to save you time and money on a variety of everyday solutions including: shipping services, real estate forms software, office equipment and a digital postage meter offer. For complete details about these offerings visit the REALTOR Benefits Web page.

Realtors with Designations Make More Than Those Without

Get in the mix with the NAR Education Matrix. The NAR Education Matrix has been updated to include new designations and information. Do you know how much more money you could make with a designation?

For more information, visit www.REALTOR.org.

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