American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group
The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization's first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
NAR rival seeks agents for possible class action over Clear Cooperation
The American Real Estate Association is looking for those 'fined or otherwise harmed' by the National Association of Realtors' pocket listing rule and are interested in 'collective action'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 10
Mauricio Umansky at Inman Connect New York 2025
The Agency’s founder returns to Inman Connect New York for another inspiring appearance, sharing his strategies for success and vision for real estate's future
by Inman Oct 4
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
Frustrated? Here's why leaving NAR won't solve the problem
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they're suing: The Download
NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over 'compulsory' membership to access the MLS after removing 'guaranteed broker commission'
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
American Real Estate Association debuts membership program
The association aims to offer an alternative to NAR and is launching its membership program when there is a 'lot of dissatisfaction with the status quo,' according to one co-founder
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill
REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Industry gets some clarity on mortgage commission rules
Fannie, Freddie and FHA say sellers can continue to pay commissions to buyer's agents. But what if buyers want to pay their agent themselves and finance it into their mortgage?
by Matt Carter Apr 17
President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR
On the 'Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered' podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger
With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky's American Real Estate Association membership by nearly 30% to about 3,800 members
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
buying beverly hills, netflix, ben belack, the agency
The Agency's Ben Belack shares his thoughts on NAR settlement news, the current industry landscape and the American Real Estate Association ahead of Season 2 of the reality TV show
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 26
Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits
The news comes 1 week after NAR's whopping $418M settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22