NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024
The association's IRS Form 990 shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, painting a picture of the state of things before 'fiscal discipline' by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said
NAR by the numbers: Dues flat, members ‘sticky,’ cost cuts ahead
NAR didn’t change member dues for next year, though it is using most of an advertising assessment to pay for operating expenses as a $72M settlement payment looms
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
2025 a banner year for mortgage deregulation and legislation
'We don’t just have a seat at the table,' Mortgage Bankers Association CEO Bob Broeksmit told members in Las Vegas. 'We’re near the head of the table — and we’re speaking loud and clear'
by Matt Carter Oct 20
Yes, it's a 'big, beautiful bill'  — for the real estate industry at least
Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk
by Matt Carter Jul 2
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
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
Agents have complicated feelings about NAR, new Intel survey finds
Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
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
After banner year, mortgage brokers seek more political clout
The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts, a trade group representing mortgage brokers, launched a PAC and more than doubled its spending on lobbying in 2022
by Matt Carter Dec 30
More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge
In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX
NAR's lobbying playbook: 'Make friends before you need them'
During a panel about lobbying at the Realtors Legislative Meetings, the trade group explained that building a relationship with a congressperson or senator is like building a relationship with a friend — it takes time and is not a one-way street
NAR fills out advocacy team, touts it as 'the envy of Washington'
Bryan Greene, Helen Devlin and Joe Harris are moving up the ranks of the 1.4 million-member trade group's lobbying operation
NAR to Realtors: 'You are defenders of the homefront'
Trade group leaders urge members to continue to be active in their communities as nation adjusts to 'new normal'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
NAR restructures, launches emerging tech team
The National Association of Realtors is getting rid of one tech group and replacing it with another, amid a host of other changes to its communications, lobbying and member outreach efforts
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 11
Watch election returns with NAR via Facebook Live on Nov. 6
The National Association of Realtors will be on hand election day, and the next day, to assess what the midterm results mean for the real estate industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18