While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing
Now that real estate's largest trade group has lifted its national policy that ties MLS access to Realtor membership, local groups are beginning to weigh in
‘Maybe it’s time.’ In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors
Federal judge indicates agent 'might benefit' from an attorney in suit against NAR's 3-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor
By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84% more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
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
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National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6M in 2022 but the trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman
Lawrence Yun predicted this year's housing market will see declining sales, rising home prices and an American Dream increasingly out of reach
The discount brokerage is now a member of 6 multiple listing services, but says it's still avoiding 'traditional' agent fees by offering a low commission when it submits listings
For the third straight year, NAR membership hit an all-time high, likely propelled by a blistering hot housing market. Among the 50 US states, Georgia saw the biggest percentage increase
Texas-based broker Jenna Ryan, who claimed her 'blond hair' and 'white skin' would keep her out of jail, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars for her role in Jan. 6 insurrection