2 Texas associations to merge; MLS alliance expands in Florida
Members will vote soon on a SABOR-FRAR merger. Plus, Southeast MLS Alliance adds realMLS; Florida orgs dismissed from lawsuit; UCO expands MLS pitch overseas.
Updated April 15, 2026
MLS/Association News
The organizations, policies and decisions that guide residential real estate.
- Why an agent must be more than an ‘unopinionated order-taker’Real estate professionals have an obligation to put their clients’ best interests first. Sometimes, that means telling them their inclinations may be wrong.April 6, 2026
- NAR’s committee overhaul continues with a focus on ‘expertise’A new “Expertise Profile” will now be part of the application process. “We want members with the right experience, ideas and leadership,” NAR’s president said.April 2, 2026
- NAR vows to ‘evolve’ governance, announces committee reductionsEight of the association’s 95-plus committees will be sunset this year in “an important first step” toward increasing efficiency, NAR’s president said.April 1, 2026
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- Louisiana judge dismisses NAR 3-way agreement lawsuitThe ruling in the mandatory membership case ends most claims against NAR and local associations, but federal claims against an MLS exec could be refiled.March 26, 2026
- ARMLS adopts new independent board modelThe new structure will allow for “more objective, forward-looking decisions,” according to the Arizona-based MLS — and lower the risk of future litigation.March 26, 2026
- CRMLS to ‘give revenue back’; a tech upgrade for BeachesMLSThe California MLS will start redistributing listing data revenue to brokerages next month. Plus, a brand refresh for IRES; RACI partners with TrustFunds.March 20, 2026
- MRED MLS moves to make association membership optionalOn March 19, the large Midwest MLS’s board will consider dropping association membership as a requirement for MLS data access.March 18, 2026
- After months of talks, RESO and CMLS step away from mergerThe orgs, both key to the MLS ecosystem, decided against forming a joint entity, saying structural and governance differences outweighed potential benefits.March 16, 2026
- MLS, local association counts drop as consolidation acceleratesThe number of MLSs operating in the U.S. fell below 500 in 2025 — a 43% drop from a decade earlier, according to T3 Sixty’s 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices.March 4, 2026
- Industry icon to retire after 3+ decades as Miami Realtors CEOTeresa King Kinney announced plans to depart at the end of the year, capping a career that has spanned some of real estate’s most disruptive periods.February 20, 2026
- OneKey chooses BPP for home search; HAR partnership expands reachBroker Public Portal will power the New York-based MLS’s consumer site, with listings also appearing on Cribio.com. Plus, HAR and BBOR partner in SE Texas.February 18, 2026
- Most MLS, association execs back NAR’s strategy — with caveatsA recent survey of more than 1,200 organized real estate leaders found that many are aligned with NAR, but they expect membership models to change.February 17, 2026
- The modern real estate marketplace: A victim of its own success?The plumbing may need some upgrades, but overall, the MLS system flows smoothly. Ironically, the efficiency we take for granted could now be putting it at risk.February 16, 2026
- Texas MLSs weigh consolidation; ABoR adds healthcare optionsLERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.February 2, 2026
- NAR report touts transparency, but a key omission remainsThe trade group’s first public annual report emphasizes reform and accountability but omits membership figures, a basic measure of organizational health.January 23, 2026
- NAR bets big on ‘stronger’ broker relationshipsThe trade association’s first-ever annual report elevates brokers, emphasizes transaction-focused value and reframes MLS policy with an eye toward legal risk.January 20, 2026
- IRES MLS appoints new COO; Illinois Realtors invests in advocacyIRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.January 14, 2026
- Metro MLS appoints CEO; REIN announces 2026 boardChris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.Updated January 6, 2026
- The Ten: Nykia Wright’s determination to remake NARThe association’s CEO, an industry outsider, was hired to reshape the beleaguered organization — the “hardest thing” she’s ever done. Is she succeeding?January 2, 2026
- MARIS launches rev-share program; NAHREP announces acquisitionThe program is the first of its kind, according to the St. Louis-based MLS. Plus, NAHREP acquires The Alumni Society; GWFAR installs 2026 board president.December 22, 2025
- The Ten: With resistance growing, NAR focuses on value, trustPushback 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
- ‘Playmakers’: ROI of NAR membership is ‘astronomical,’ CEO saysWatch the conversation as NAR CEO Nykia Wright outlines the top benefits of being a Realtor and explains the difficulty of enforcing “professionalism.”December 15, 2025
- CMLS, RESO unveil board members for 2026Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.December 12, 2025
