How NAR spent its money in 2024
The organization brought in $360 million in revenue, primarily from member dues, and spent more than $76 million on compensation. Another big expense? Lobbying.
December 3, 2025
MLS/Association News
The organizations, policies and decisions that guide residential real estate.
- NAR turnaround is the ‘hardest thing’ CEO has ever doneOn a recent podcast, Nykia Wright shares the feedback she’s heard from frustrated members — and explains how NAR’s new plan aims to address their concerns.November 29, 2025
- California association embraces referral-fee transparencyCAR will update a standard disclosure form next month, signaling state and MLS momentum on a policy recently rejected by NAR’s Delegate Body.November 24, 2025
- The MLS opportunity: Open access, raise the bar"Codes of Cooperation" established by local MLSs — rather than national, top-down rule-making — can strengthen professional standards and modernize practices.November 19, 2025
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- Risk mitigation, local control drive MLS Handbook revisionsNAR’s manual for MLSs received a thorough scrubbing, with several policies repealed to reduce liability and “promote the MLS’s independent decision-making.”November 17, 2025
- NAR CEO on the ‘very heavy lift’ of leading through a turnaroundNykia Wright said authenticity, as well as the support of the Leadership Team and staff, have the National Association of Realtors on a new trajectory.November 17, 2025
- NAR in 2026: A new plan, new leaders, fewer membersOn his last day as NAR president, Kevin Sears was lauded for “doing the things no one else would have wanted to do” and readying the association for the future.Updated November 24, 2025
- NAR adopts strategic plan with sharp budgeting, compliance focusThe 3-year initiative is built on a 1.2 million member baseline and 75 projects including stepped-up work on antitrust issues in race “to prove our worth.”November 16, 2025
- MLS leader offers forceful defense of private listingsWith Zillow enforcement of listing rules on hold in the Chicago area, MRED’s CEO makes her case for their PLN as a way to offer “compassion and options.”November 15, 2025
- NAR president closes turbulent term with focus on consumersAfter nearly two years in the role, Kevin Sears shared a parting message of community and reliance — and a mandate for members: “Hold our leaders accountable.”November 14, 2025
- NAR unveils 3-year plan aimed at proving its value to membersAt NAR NXT, leaders say the association offers “significant ROI” to members. They intend to demonstrate that value by tackling 75 projects in the coming years.November 13, 2025
- NAR’s C-suite grows (again); new execs at NCAR, Realtor.caNAR appoints David Conroy as its first chief data officer. Plus, Amanda Stinton to join NC Association of Realtors as COO; Scott Neil named CEO of Realtor.ca.November 7, 2025
- 4 Arizona MLSs to share data; NorthStarMLS overhauls boardThe agreement gives listings access to roughly 11,700 subscribers across the state. Plus, NorthstarMLS adopts governance changes; LIBOR partners with KCM.November 3, 2025
- ‘Ask T3’: What will be ‘mission critical’ for MLSs in 2026Watch the conversation as T3 Sixty’s Clint Skutchan explains the “beauty” of the MLS system and offers survival tips for organizations under pressure.November 1, 2025
- NAR off the hook in Pennsylvania membership lawsuitThe year-old case challenging the association’s membership rules was appealed after a July dismissal; the higher court has now dismissed the suit as well.October 28, 2025
- CoStar, CRMLS resolve licensing fee disputeREcore, a CRMLS data provider, dismissed the lawsuit it filed earlier this week over unpaid fees. The company had threatened to cut listing feeds to Homes.com.October 23, 2025
- CRMLS venture sues CoStar, Homes.com over unpaid feesREcore, a data company built by California Regional MLS, says it will cut Homes.com's access to CRMLS listing feeds on Nov. 1 due to breach of contract.October 21, 2025
- BeachesMLS partners with RetroRate; MLBOR joins Hive MLSThe South Florida MLS is the first to offer assumable loans tools to subscribers. Plus, Hive MLS moves further into the Smoky Mountains region with new partner.October 21, 2025
- Stellar, BeachesMLS to share data; new photo tools at CRMLS187,000+ active listings will now be accessible to subscribers of the two Florida MLSs. Plus, CRMLS offers Styldod’s updated image-editing tech.October 14, 2025
- NAR CEO: Annual report to provide ‘unprecedented’ transparencyNykia Wright pulls back the curtain on strategy, the role of Realtor feedback and the association’s plans to overhaul systems and stay accountable to members.October 10, 2025
- A surprise move from CMLS to NTREIS; 2 Texas associations mergeThe former COO at CMLS makes a sudden shift, and two Texas associations join forces in the Fort Worth area. Plus, a Stellar MLS subsidiary gains a new ally.October 9, 2025
- Another Stellar MLS data share; a new look for Maine ListingsThe Florida-based MLS’s data connectivity efforts continue with a new State-Wide MLS partnership. Plus, Maine Listings shares the meaning behind its new logo.October 7, 2025
- Texas’ 2 largest MLSs activate data shareDallas-based NTREIS and Houston-based HAR.com have launched a partnership that gives broad listings exposure to their 100,000+ combined subscribers.September 30, 2025
- Judge approves MLS PIN deal plagued by delays, DOJ scrutinyThe fourth amended settlement in the Massachusetts case received final approval Sept. 29, and the MLS will pay $3.95 million to home sellers in the state.September 29, 2025
