Maryland broker is latest to target NAR’s ‘3-way agreement’
Jerome E. Milko filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, saying the requirement to join local, state and national Realtor organizations is an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul
The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
NAR pulls the plug on its annual tech conference
The Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit will 'evolve' to provide year-round education, while signature events will move to other NAR conferences
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Another NAR bombshell reflects financial waste, hypocrisy
Opinion
According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership
by Cara Ameer Dec 13
NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 22
NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report
Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
NAR vows to assess legal risk of current policies
New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR's board of directors the trade group's next step will be to develop a 'comprehensive' litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules
In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR
Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Realtors fear damage to NAR brand beyond repair following Kasper exit
Members already reeling from a series of accusations and leadership changes told Inman Tracy Kasper's resignation as president after less than 5 months doesn't bode well for NAR's reputation
by Taylor Anderson Jan 10
James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 9
NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns, alleges blackmail
The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a 'threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR'
How well do you remember 2023's biggest real estate stories?
Scandals, lawsuits, technology and more dominated the headlines in what turned out to be one of real estate's most eventful years in recent memory
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
Pending home sales stagnate in November despite rate relief
November's numbers show pending sales didn't move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28