Associations play active role in local, state and national legislation
NAR revisiting rule governing 'optional' MLS, association services
Partnerships add 4K agents, brokers to syndication network
Merger would create largest Realtor association in Illinois
Realtor Notebook
Proposed $40 fee hike would help fund political lobbying
Associations and MLSs include about 4,000 members total
NAR's RPR offers similar product for lenders, investors, government agencies
History, politics, culture, MLS ownership, job loss issues can stand in way
Former trade group exec now a consolidation consultant
Company maintains MLS membership