Wendy Cole

Wendy Cole is the managing editor of REALTOR® Magazine. She can be contacted at wcole@nar.realtor.

Content by Wendy Cole

Three approaches can help you develop a sharp personal brand.

January 6, 2021

Wendy Cole

For the first time, NAR offers a full-on apology for racist practices of the past and vows to keep working to correct lasting inequities in housing.

November 19, 2020

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Starting next spring, NAR members will have easy access to a trove of data that gauges transportation, health care, and other livability factors in communities.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-18

November 17, 2020

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The hair salon owner turned real estate team leader explains how filming “First-Time Buyer” deepened her rapport with her clients.

November 16, 2020

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Real estate leader Brian Buffini is partnering with NAR to offer a special new opportunity for REALTORS®.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-18

November 16, 2020

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While NAR keeps advocating for support for housing providers, United Way and the states offer immediate options for renters in distress.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-18

November 10, 2020

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family meeting agent to view home for sale

The eight-part docuseries from NAR spotlights how buyers benefit from working with a REALTOR®.

November 4, 2020

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Hot topics, engaging speakers, and much more await REALTORS® at the upcoming Conference & Expo.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 2-18

October 28, 2020

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laptop with magazine staff on Zoom meeting

Like you, the REALTOR® Magazine staff figured out on the fly how to make virtual work a reality.

July 8, 2020

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two agents in their cars during a closing, sharing leads

Real estate practitioners share candid, inspiring tales of how they’ve adapted to working through the crisis.

July 8, 2020

Wendy Cole, Frederik Heller, Emily Swenson, Hathaway Hester

Rather than waiting for offices to reopen, REALTOR® associations are conducting timely, safe, and efficient ethics hearings through Zoom.

From the virtual 2020 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, April 27-May 15

May 7, 2020

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REALTORS® are tackling issues in their own backyards—with support from their associations.

May 6, 2020

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With more funding on the way, REALTORS® share their steps for obtaining loans to help ride out the pandemic.

April 23, 2020

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Obtaining emergency government aid requires a stellar application, a strong tie with your bank—and a bit of luck, brokers say.

April 15, 2020

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President Malta, second from left, and other NAR leaders with Housing & Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson.

NAR is raising member and public awareness about equal housing access, says 2020 NAR President Vince Malta.

March 4, 2020

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NAR President Vince Malta’s leadership vision is driven by a steadfast commitment to personal and professional integrity.

January 8, 2020

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Connecting With Members: The new NAR president, right, greets REALTORS® at the Expo during the REALTORS® Conference in November

2020 NAR President Vince Malta is counting on member involvement to run the association at the speed of business.

January 8, 2020

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New commercials will make clear why consumers should be looking for you.

The new advertising campaign will go deeper in differentiating REALTORS® from real estate agents.

January 8, 2020

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The Houston real estate executive provided savvy, unshakable leadership during turbulent times for the economy and the industry.

January 7, 2020

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The tennis legend has devoted her life to fighting for equality on and off the court.

From the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 8-11, San Francisco

November 10, 2019

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NAR’s chief economist says low interest rates are bolstering buyers, but more home construction is badly needed.

From the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 8-11, San Francisco

November 8, 2019

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Bob Goldberg, Charlie Oppler, John Smaby, Vince Malta, John Flor, and Elizabeth Mendenhall atop NAR's Chicago headquarters.

NAR President John Smaby shares what the Master Vision renovations mean for members.

September 4, 2019

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Considering affiliating? Get the scoop on the offerings at more than two dozen companies.

September 4, 2019

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John Smaby onstage at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.,

A break from business is good for business, says NAR President John Smaby.

July 3, 2019

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His hour-long speech was the first address to REALTORS® by a sitting president in 14 years.

From the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 13-18, Washington, D.C.

May 17, 2019

Wendy Cole

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Content by Wendy Cole

Build Your Marketing Prowess

An Apology From the National Association of REALTORS®

NAR Teams With AARP to Help You Serve Older Clients

Kandis Palmer: Selling With Style

How to Jump-start Your Business in 100 Days

Encourage Tenants to Seek Rental Assistance

A Reality Show That Gets Real

Join the Virtual Path to Prosperity

In the Trenches: Sitting Apart, Pulling Together

In the Trenches: Doing Business During the Pandemic

A New Era of Virtual Hearings for Pro Standards Enforcement

Advocacy Wins

Keys to Getting SBA Assistance: Persistence and Patience

Two Winning Paths to a PPP Loan

Next Steps on Fair Housing

Authenticity Is His Game

It’s Not About My Legacy

Look for the R in 2020

In Memoriam: 1982 NAR President Julio S. Laguarta

Billie Jean King: ‘Pressure Is a Privilege’

Yun: Barring a Major Trade War, No Recession in Sight

Building for the Future

2019 Residential Franchise Report

Own Your Vacation

President Trump: Real Estate ‘Is in My Blood’

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