NAR: The settlement didn't kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
The story behind the story of NAR's 'no-commingling' rule repeal
Opinion
To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 9
Get all caught up on NAR midyear: The Download
Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday's votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies
by Christy Murdock Jun 6
President Trump to NAR midyear: 'What you do is very beautiful'
Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a 2-minute video lauding Realtors' work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
NAR board approves hate speech policy changes in decisive vote
The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor's activities
NAR logo with puzzle pieces symbolizes NAR overturns no-commingling rule
The committee opted to rescind the controversial 'no-commingling' policy on Wednesday, 1 day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5
Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven't
by Rachael Hite Jun 5
DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a 4th proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action
NAR may rescind 'no-commingling' rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny
The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday
Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote
NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday
Solid Earth lands on BeachesMLS partnership
Solid Earth’s software rests on top of the BeachesMLS solution to serve as a rapid conduit to content, logins, data tools, documents and even personalized member financial reports
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 2
NAR president: DOJ thinks Realtors 'make too much money'
At NAR's midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was 'cautiously optimistic' about improving the trade group's relationship with the antitrust enforcer
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
How will NAR handle the hate speech hot potato? The Download
The National Association of Realtors will tackle the topic at its midyear Legislative Meetings next week, even after a Texas speech bill targeting NAR and other groups died abruptly on Wednesday
by Christy Murdock May 30
DOJ signals withdrawal of MLS PIN settlement objection in Nosalek
The 4th amended settlement, if approved, would prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on MLS PIN's platform and raises the total proposed settlement fund from $3M to $3.95M
by Lillian Dickerson May 30
NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing
The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30