Every Friday, we round up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
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NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals
NAR said access to the MLS will be a “matter of local discretion.” The change is part of NAR’s ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them.
NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
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An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett lawsuit.
Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
The NAR Board of Directors meets at NAR NXT 2025 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Taylor Anderson
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round.
Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members
Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course.
NAR by the numbers: Dues flat, members ‘sticky,’ cost cuts ahead
NAR didn’t change member dues for next year, though it is using most of an advertising assessment to pay for operating expenses as a $72 million settlement payment looms.
