NAR vows to make sure ‘every dollar is justified’

The National Association of Realtors released its 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, which reflected on industry pressure points and how NAR is refocusing on helping Realtors “thrive in their day-to-day businesses.” Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie’s low-income homebuyer goals dialed back

Trump administration claims quotas for low-income borrowers hurt the middle class. NAR says where is the data? Consumer and civil rights groups say hundreds of thousands of working class and minority homebuyers will be sent packing. Continue reading

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves

In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil. Continue reading

Kevin Brown shares his plans as NAR’s new president (EXCLUSIVE)

Brown, a longtime leader within the organization, will serve a one-year term as president at a time when NAR is trying to prove its value to 1.49 million members. Continue reading

Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees

The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round. Continue reading

NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals

NAR said access to the MLS will be a “matter of local discretion.” The change is part of NAR’s ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them. Continue reading

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading

Inman is celebrating 30 years of community, and you’re invited

For 30 years, Inman Connect events have been based on a simple belief: That big change happens when people come together. Continue reading

NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading