MLS/Association News

The trade association’s first-ever annual report elevates brokers, emphasizes transaction-focused value and reframes MLS policy with an eye toward legal risk.

IRES 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.

Chris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.

The association’s CEO, an industry outsider, was hired to reshape the beleaguered organization — the “hardest thing” she’s ever done. Is she succeeding?

The 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.

Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms.

Watch the conversation as NAR CEO Nykia Wright outlines the top benefits of being a Realtor and explains the difficulty of enforcing “professionalism.”

Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.

The organization brought in $360 million in revenue, primarily from member dues, and spent more than $76 million on compensation. Another big expense? Lobbying.

Calaveras County Realtors partners with Northern California’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado’s IRES joins the MLS Grid network.

On 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.

CAR will update a standard disclosure form next month, signaling state and MLS momentum on a policy recently rejected by NAR’s Delegate Body.

"Codes of Cooperation" established by local MLSs — rather than national, top-down rule-making — can strengthen professional standards and modernize practices.

NAR’s manual for MLSs received a thorough scrubbing, with several policies repealed to reduce liability and “promote the MLS’s independent decision-making.”

Nykia Wright said authenticity, as well as the support of the Leadership Team and staff, have the National Association of Realtors on a new trajectory.

On 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.

The 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.”

With 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.”

After 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.”

At 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.