MLSs ‘a priority’ for NAR’s political advocacy
NAR’s lobbying muscle is focused on ensuring MLSs aren’t classified as data brokers — but are recognized by federal agencies as “procompetitive infrastructure.”
July 9, 2026
NAR Legislative Meetings 2026
- Pre-market, office exclusive listings guidance underway, NAR saysThe 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 MLSsIn 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
More NAR Legislative Meetings 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' testAt 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 gapsNearly 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 — againNAR’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, consumersAt 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 adversariesAt 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
