NAR to require workplace behavior training for volunteer leaders

Approved handily, the proposal was one of 11 from NAR’s Culture Transformation Commission, a group founded a year ago in the wake of accusations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation. Continue reading

NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up

At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR’s board of directors predicted “less authority” in 2024 as the embattled trade group’s growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility. Continue reading

NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide

Aiming to compete with search portals, the National Association of Realtors will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data across states. Continue reading

NAR incentives plan for MLSs, local Realtors goes back to drawing board

On Monday, the National Association of Realtors’ board approved every proposal except one that would have created a program to incentivize local associations and Realtor-affiliated MLSs. Continue reading

NAR directors may face eligibility and performance requirements

“If you don’t want me to text [during a board meeting], it needs to be interesting,” one Realtor said. “I don’t mean you need to entertain me, but it needs to be worthwhile.” Continue reading