NAR CEO signals support for ‘3-way agreement’ amid Realtor pushback

At the National Association of Realtors’ annual conference, CEO Nykia Wright emphasized the need to rebuild its relationships with large brokerages and doubled down on NAR’s governance. 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

NAR approves MLS fee adjustments, other policy changes

Nearly all of the 800 members on the board attended the biannual meeting, held on the last day of the Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. Continue reading