NAR hits Phoenix Realtors with cease-and-desist over MLS Choice
The option lets brokers access the MLS outside the “traditional three-tier membership system.” NAR says it is “maintaining standards for the Realtor brand.”
Updated December 19, 2024
MLS/Association News
The organizations, policies and decisions that guide residential real estate.
- NAR responds to ‘myths’ in New York Times ‘dark money’ storyThe association shared “a comprehensive fact check” rebutting claims of political bias and questionable financial practices related to an affiliated nonprofit.December 10, 2024
- New York Times targets NAR again, this time over political influenceA new report shines light on NAR’s American Property Owners Alliance and raises issues around transparency and the ethics of partisan spending.December 9, 2024
- NAR holds onto more than 1.5M members despite turbulent yearThe National Association of Realtors reported having roughly 1.52 million members in December, despite growing pushback from agents and local associations.December 2, 2024
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