Comments on: The NAR Fires a Shot at RealtorGenius.com http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/ Phoenix real estate | Search Phoenix Homes for sale | Real Estate Blog Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:59:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: georgehttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-52123 george Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:08:58 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-52123 In a web address your using in some cases multiple words in a row. It is not like anyone is just saying REALTOR they are modifying the word at best if they are not in fact changing the word to a string of letters. Did they trademark every web site address?How come I have not see that addressed here? I just got a message from NAR and I am going to contact my board and I may just post a site that calls for our opportunity to throw NAR out of the group of orginazations that we are forced to pay dues to.For the longest time it has all been about the MLS not NAR. When was the last time anyone from NAR sold a home. I have been watching them claim great sucess for doing nothing for some time now. They are worse than AARP.Why not go to the State Association of Realtors. Are they going to force us not to call ourselfs members of the State Orginazation.Sometimes a person has to rebel. Or does NAR not really care about the way we feel. In a web address your using in some cases multiple words in a row. It is not like anyone is just saying REALTOR they are modifying the word at best if they are not in fact changing the word to a string of letters. Did they trademark every web site address?

How come I have not see that addressed here? I just got a message from NAR and I am going to contact my board and I may just post a site that calls for our opportunity to throw NAR out of the group of orginazations that we are forced to pay dues to.

For the longest time it has all been about the MLS not NAR. When was the last time anyone from NAR sold a home. I have been watching them claim great sucess for doing nothing for some time now. They are worse than AARP.

Why not go to the State Association of Realtors. Are they going to force us not to call ourselfs members of the State Orginazation.

Sometimes a person has to rebel. Or does NAR not really care about the way we feel.

]]> By: Think You Can’t Use “Realtor” in a Domain Name? 53,434 People are Doing It : NAR Wisdomhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21602 Think You Can’t Use “Realtor” in a Domain Name? 53,434 People are Doing It : NAR Wisdom Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:32:46 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21602 [...] I mentioned a few special ones in this post - The NAR Fires a Shot at RealtorGenius.com [...] [...] I mentioned a few special ones in this post – The NAR Fires a Shot at RealtorGenius.com [...]

]]> By: daniel butterfieldhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21261 daniel butterfield Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:22:42 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21261 Regarding the NAR issue and the use of the term Realtor, I for one was not aware that Realtor had referred to only real estate agents in the NAR association. However, I have done most of my business (10 years) in the Midwest and have only been in Phoenix for the last 3 years. Seeing stuff like this occur really makes my blood boil but then when I see stuff posted on Jay’s site it relaxes me because his jokes and comments are great. And finally I then remember that I am sort of anti-MLS to begin with as I sell most of my properties word or mouth so I guess it doesn’t matter to me. Also be sure to visit Sellsius’s site (pingback below) he also has great comments.Daniel Regarding the NAR issue and the use of the term Realtor, I for one was not aware that Realtor had referred to only real estate agents in the NAR association. However, I have done most of my business (10 years) in the Midwest and have only been in Phoenix for the last 3 years. Seeing stuff like this occur really makes my blood boil but then when I see stuff posted on Jay’s site it relaxes me because his jokes and comments are great. And finally I then remember that I am sort of anti-MLS to begin with as I sell most of my properties word or mouth so I guess it doesn’t matter to me. Also be sure to visit Sellsius’s site (pingback below) he also has great comments.

Daniel

]]> By: Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guyhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21209 Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:35:36 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21209 Scoot - the NAR has rules about the use of the word "Realtor" in domain names. You're fine with "real" or "realty" or "real estate".It's not *completely* against the trademark to use Realtor. I could, for example, use JayThompsonRealtor.com. And of course, Realtor Associations aren't restricted by this rule. If I'm not mistaken, if "Realtor" or "Realtors" is in the legal name of a brokerage, then it can also be in a URL. So If I had a brokerage called "Thompson's Realtors" then I could use ThompsonsRealtors.com. (but don't quote me on that last point...) Scoot – the NAR has rules about the use of the word “Realtor” in domain names. You’re fine with “real” or “realty” or “real estate”.

It’s not *completely* against the trademark to use Realtor. I could, for example, use JayThompsonRealtor.com. And of course, Realtor Associations aren’t restricted by this rule. If I’m not mistaken, if “Realtor” or “Realtors” is in the legal name of a brokerage, then it can also be in a URL. So If I had a brokerage called “Thompson’s Realtors” then I could use ThompsonsRealtors.com. (but don’t quote me on that last point…)

]]> By: Scoothttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21208 Scoot Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:12:25 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21208 I own a domain called realscottm - am I in trouble? Is NAR jealous of the blogging realtor community? Were they hoping to corner the ciber real estate? I don't know that they shouldn't be happy that we are still here paying some pretty hefty dues, and they haven't become extinct. I'm glad for who and what they are, but this is cannibalism. I own a domain called realscottm – am I in trouble? Is NAR jealous of the blogging realtor community? Were they hoping to corner the ciber real estate? I don’t know that they shouldn’t be happy that we are still here paying some pretty hefty dues, and they haven’t become extinct. I’m glad for who and what they are, but this is cannibalism.

]]> By: Genius Realtor Comment of the Dayhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21201 Genius Realtor Comment of the Day Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:14:54 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21201 [...] blog as its latest trademark infringer. The RE Blogdom is pissed. Holy crapola! There have some heated posts on the subject. But I prefer the comments.  Here is one of the best: Wow! Glad my dues are going [...] [...] blog as its latest trademark infringer. The RE Blogdom is pissed. Holy crapola! There have some heated posts on the subject. But I prefer the comments.  Here is one of the best: Wow! Glad my dues are going [...]

]]> By: Reason Number 4,761 the National Association of Realtors is Useless | Phoenix Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Dalton’s Arizona Homes Bloghttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21193 Reason Number 4,761 the National Association of Realtors is Useless | Phoenix Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Dalton’s Arizona Homes Blog Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:03:29 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21193 [...] None of the following comply with NAR’s narrow allowance of the Realtor name in a domain (nor do the examples that Jay found, all parked and ready to go.) All are here in Arizona and all were found inside of five minutes on [...] [...] None of the following comply with NAR’s narrow allowance of the Realtor name in a domain (nor do the examples that Jay found, all parked and ready to go.) All are here in Arizona and all were found inside of five minutes on [...]

]]> By: B.R.http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21192 B.R. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21192 *blush* Kris Berg wants to chain herself to my homepage! I think I am probably in agreement with Maureen in general, but I do not believe that I am violating a trademark that I pay to keep trademarked, nor do I believe realtorgenius has done anything but add a positive perception about our profession. Having said that, I now find myself in a very interesting position as they have held me accountable, I believe that it may be time to hold them to the same level. We are pondering all of our options- all of them. We got our first letter the day after Greg verbally punched NAR in the puss on BHB- the letter went out to realtorwives (which is used on contribute list), realtorgenius, and even ordered her to immediately c&d realtorwives @ yahoo email account. After making administrative changes to the domain name and notifying them of the updates, an even stronger email followed from them. I called and spoke with a very nice lady in NAR legal who is basically doing her job- she explained and I am fully cooperating- this does not mean I agree with it. *blush* Kris Berg wants to chain herself to my homepage! I think I am probably in agreement with Maureen in general, but I do not believe that I am violating a trademark that I pay to keep trademarked, nor do I believe realtorgenius has done anything but add a positive perception about our profession. Having said that, I now find myself in a very interesting position as they have held me accountable, I believe that it may be time to hold them to the same level. We are pondering all of our options- all of them. We got our first letter the day after Greg verbally punched NAR in the puss on BHB- the letter went out to realtorwives (which is used on contribute list), realtorgenius, and even ordered her to immediately c&d realtorwives @ yahoo email account. After making administrative changes to the domain name and notifying them of the updates, an even stronger email followed from them. I called and spoke with a very nice lady in NAR legal who is basically doing her job- she explained and I am fully cooperating- this does not mean I agree with it.

]]> By: Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guyhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21190 Jay - The Phoenix Real Estate Guy Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:56:50 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21190 "I guess we are just wired the same (which makes me a little sad for you)."Actually Kris, I can't think of very many people I'd rather be wired like! Seriously. “I guess we are just wired the same (which makes me a little sad for you).”

Actually Kris, I can’t think of very many people I’d rather be wired like! Seriously.

]]> By: Kris Berghttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/#comment-21189 Kris Berg Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:11:39 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/the-nar-fires-a-shot-at-realtorgeniuscom/502#comment-21189 >Kleenex, band-aid, aspirin, realtor….Too funny, and I swear I wasn't plagiarizing. I guess we are just wired the same (which makes me a little sad for you). My comment on RealtorGenius this morning:<blockquote>Wow! Glad my dues are going toward stopping this heinous crime wave. Left unchecked, you could have brought down an entire industry. Pretty soon, everyone would be casually tossing around the term REALTOR at the xerox machine or in their jacuzzi or while playing frisbee on their pogo-stick. It seems that NAR is just trying to put a band-aid on their little problem. Cry me a river and hand me a kleenex. I think I need an aspirin.</blockquote> >Kleenex, band-aid, aspirin, realtor….

Too funny, and I swear I wasn’t plagiarizing. I guess we are just wired the same (which makes me a little sad for you). My comment on RealtorGenius this morning:

Wow! Glad my dues are going toward stopping this heinous crime wave. Left unchecked, you could have brought down an entire industry. Pretty soon, everyone would be casually tossing around the term REALTOR at the xerox machine or in their jacuzzi or while playing frisbee on their pogo-stick. It seems that NAR is just trying to put a band-aid on their little problem. Cry me a river and hand me a kleenex. I think I need an aspirin.

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