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Zenlist Has Been Acquired — What This Means for You (Spoiler: Nothing Changes)
You may have seen the news: Zenlist has officially been acquired by Realtor.com. We wanted you to hear it directly from us — SFAR was one of the first to know, a reflection of the strong and trusted relationship we’ve built with the Zenlist team over the years. Here’s what matters most to you: ✅ Nothing changes with your free…
Read MoreCalling All Applicants for 2026 CAR Region 8 Directors
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_enable_image=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Deadline to Submit Application is Friday, August 1, 2025 Each year, the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (acting as California Association of REALTORS® Region 8) appoints those REALTOR®…
Read More2026 Board of Director Nominations Now Open
The Association’s Nominating Committee meets each year for the purpose of nominating candidates for election to the Board of Directors for the next ensuing three-year term. Allen Okamoto with T. Okamoto & Co. is serving as Chair of this year’s Nominating Committee. At the end of 2025, six directorship positions will become vacant and will need to be…
Read MoreNAR Updates Code of Ethics
At NAR’s latest Legislative Meetings in June, the Professional Standards Committee recommend changes which were then ratified by both the NAR Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The new language, 1) creates a more specific definition of “harassment,” aligning with the definition in the NAR Member Code of Conduct, and 2) focuses Article 10’s—along with…
Read MoreSFAR’s Plan for Multiple Listing Options for Sellers
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently announced a new MLS Policy known as “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers” to expand choice for consumers as it relates to Clear Cooperation. The policy is aimed at making additional marketing choices for consumers while preserving equal access to property information on the MLS. The announcement has brought up questions about how…
Read MoreSan Francisco Association of REALTORS® Reaffirms Commitment to DEIA
The San Francisco Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) stands unwavering in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) as a cornerstone of a thriving and equitable real estate industry. Now more than ever, we believe in fostering an inclusive community where all real estate professionals—regardless of race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,…
Read MoreNovember 2024 Election Results
Thanks to your advocacy and hard work, the San Francisco Association of REALTORS® had a spectacular set of accomplishments on the state and local level this Election Day! In our statewide races:• Proposition 33, which would have dramatically expanded rent control, lost by a wide margin. 60 percent of California voters voted against Prop 33. This…
Read MoreSF Court Strikes Down Residential Vacancy Tax
Yesterday morning, the San Francisco Superior Court struck down the residential vacancy tax in San Francisco. The Superior Court found that the vacancy tax violated the Constitution as an unlawful afford to the Takings Clause, Substantive Due Process, and Equal Protection; and is an unlawful burden on privacy interests and is pre-empted by the state’s…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Sign up for a 2025 Committee
The path to leadership at our Association takes many different forms. Please take a look at this video to hear from some of our Association leaders, including John Asdourian, Fanny Chu, Marc Dickow, Vanessa Gamp, Steven Huang, Carol Luckenbach, and Betty Taisch about how they got started and why volunteering for a committee is a…
Read MoreCall for Action: Support Bill to Retain Your Independent Contractor Status
NAR has launched a CALL FOR ACTION asking Members of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 5419 the Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act, to ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In California, 85% of real estate agents choose to do business as independent contractors. C.A.R. successfully…
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