Andrea V. Brambila

Director, News Reporting

Andrea has covered the real estate industry since 2009, specializing in legal and policy issues affecting associations, MLSs and brokerages. Her award-winning journalism at Inman was recognized for its accuracy and fairness, and her articles have been cited as reputable sources in legal filings and prominent mainstream publications. A San Francisco native, Andrea earned her master's degree at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and moonlights as a karate instructor and genealogist.

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Texas’ largest MLS to pay brokers in ‘deliberate pivot’
The launch of NTREIS Rewards, which echoes earlier actions by other mega MLSs, aims to make broker participants “the focal point of the organization’s purpose.”
July 7, 2026
$100K for antitrust: NAR explains new MLS insurance coverage
Cyber liability? Crime loss? Antitrust allegations? New insurance offerings aim to protect associations and MLSs from these concerns and others, NAR said.
July 7, 2026
Pre-market, office exclusive listings guidance underway, NAR says
The new recommendations will cover marketing strategies, disclosure forms, CCP compliance assessments and state-level legislation, among other topics.
July 3, 2026
NAR trades MLS advisory board for ‘work groups’
One new group will tackle listing broker attribution, IDX and VOW policy modernization, and the “reimagining” of mandatory policies in the NAR MLS handbook.
July 2, 2026
NAR: We are not abandoning MLSs
In a closed meeting, the trade group defended its new approach to partnering with MLSs and explained the actions it has taken so far in 2026.
July 1, 2026
Compass transaction fees under fire in new class-action suit
Homebuyers in Florida are alleging that the modification of their purchase contract to include a $475 brokerage fee was both “illegal” and “unreasonable.”
June 26, 2026
NAR to MLSs: ‘Help us protect the Realtor brand’
An association attorney said NAR is stepping up trademark enforcement. “We don't want ‘Realtor’ to become synonymous with ‘real estate professional.’”
June 25, 2026
Damian Eales: Private listings are a 'right side of history' test
At the MLS Forum in D.C. last week, the Realtor.com CEO described the shift toward a market “where information is not shared” as “almost incomprehensible.”
June 24, 2026
NAR rejects proposal to disclose Realtor knowledge gaps
Nearly an hour was spent debating the idea, with some calling it an “ethical duty” as others said it would “create ‘ahas’ or ‘gotchas’” in NAR’s Code of Ethics.
June 19, 2026
NAR leader on PLNs: Consumer should be ‘able to see everything’
Newly elected first vice president Pete Kopf stressed the importance of protecting consumer interests — and responsive leadership — in remarks to directors.
June 18, 2026
NAR: Stop calling yourself a ‘top Realtor’
The association’s trademark lawyer told attendees at NAR’s midyear meetings that Realtor is not a job title — and encouraged members to report use violations.
June 17, 2026
NAR revises down home sale, mortgage rate forecasts — again
NAR’s chief economist initially expected existing home sales to jump 14% in 2026. But after a lackluster spring, he no longer believes that’s in the cards.
June 16, 2026
AI is shrinking the knowledge gap between agents, consumers
At NAR’s midyear conference, real estate pros were urged to adopt AI now — despite a lack of clarity around who’s responsible if something goes wrong.
June 16, 2026
NAR CEO: Good leaders embrace their adversaries
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings in D.C., historian Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke with Nykia Wright about the themes of adversity, strength and leadership.
June 15, 2026
Google to serve up real estate listings nationwide
After testing out a limited pilot program in eight major markets, HouseCanary’s partnership with the search giant is expanding across all 50 states.
June 11, 2026
AI poised to ‘break’ agent commission model, report says
A new Alloy Advisors report suggests consumers are overpaying for about half of the costs involved in selling a home as AI streamlines the transaction process.
June 11, 2026
The Ten: With resistance growing, NAR focuses on value, trust
Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms.
December 17, 2025
NAR rulemaking among ‘biggest systemic risks’ to the industry
Dan Duffy, CEO of United Real Estate, explains why NAR reforms need to go further and shares the “new paradigm” he and other leaders hope to see.
November 26, 2025
REX isn't giving up on a Supreme Court hearing
REX asks SCOTUS to reconsider reviewing its antitrust lawsuit against NAR and Zillow. Plus, authorities ask for court guidance in an agent sex trafficking case.
November 18, 2025
Zillow blasts Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ ahead of hearing
The first Compass-Zillow hearing begins Nov. 18. Plus, Batton class status denied; Lutz trial date is set; Alexander brothers sex trafficking trial to proceed.
November 13, 2025