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How NAR Is Modernizing Its Education Courses
As an entrepreneur, your success relies on how well you get your name out there. But do you have a marketing strategy in place to keep your pipeline moving? That’s what the National Association of REALTORS®’ updated Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation course aims to solve. Launching Dec. 1, the reimagined course gives you the tools to develop a strategy that grows your business and feels authentic to you.
From Helping Veterans to Fighting Childhood Cancer: Meet the 2026 Good Neighbor Award Winners
Five members of the National Association of REALTORS® were named winners of the association's Good Neighbor Awards, which honors real estate professionals for their extraordinary community service. Each winner will receive a $10,000 grant sponsored by Realtor.com, as well as national media exposure for their charity.
Keller Williams, Real REMAX, AGNT, HomeServices of America Announce Plans for Listing Distribution Platform
©Art Wager/ E+/ Getty Images On Monday, four large real estate brokerages announced they’re co-creating a residential real estate listing distribution platform to help foster an "open, competitive marketplace." Keller Williams Realty, Real REMAX Group, AGNT and HomeServices of America previewed their initiative, Open Real Estate, with a video featuring its executives and an open letter to the industry.
The Next Generation of Manufactured Homes Is Here
A noticeable change is coming to homes built in a factory and transported on wheels. After half a century, the heavy-duty steel base known as the “chassis,” what some considered a regulatory relic that made manufactured homes portable but also more restrictive, is now optional. Cavco Industries, one of the largest manufactured home producers, presented the first chassis-less manufactured home during the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Innovative Housing Showcase last month.
'Intuitive,' 'Modern' and 'Easy to Navigate': Early Impressions of NAR's Learning Platform Signal Improvement
©filadendron/E+/Getty Images Positive feedback poured in after the National Association of REALTORS® asked a diverse group of members to test drive its new learning platform in September. "I liked seeing how clear the navigation is compared to the old system," wrote one member tester. "It was user friendly, clean and concise, modern and flowed well," said another.
Appellate Court Affirms NAR Win in Muhammad Case
© SimpleImages / Moment / Getty Images The National Association of REALTORS® scored a legal victory Wednesday, as an appellate court upheld a lower court's decision in Muhammad v. NAR, concluding that “dismissal was appropriate.” "Muhammad’s pleadings are rife with conclusory allegations or fail to assert sufficient facts to satisfy the most basic elements of any of the statutes he invokes," the panel of appellate judges wrote.
From Local Leadership to the National Stage
The National Association of REALTORS® is busy equipping the next generation of industry leaders. On Thursday, NAR announced the names of those entering its 2027 Leadership Academy class. The 10-month program, which begins in January, is designed to support and train experienced local and state REALTOR® association leaders who aspire to serve on the national level. More than 300 individuals have graduated since the academy began in 2008.
REALTOR® Weston Jenkins Makes Outdoors Accessible for Disabled Individuals
Vote for me to win bonus grant money. Close your eyes. What memory makes you smell, taste and feel like you're there? For Weston Jenkins, it's a brisk October morning. He's crouched in a hut called a deer blind with his cousin TJ and uncle in south Texas. He's nine years old. The sun is not yet up, but the brush is alive. Jenkins is waiting for the right moment. The night before, TJ, older by about six years, explained what would happen.
Housing Innovators Present on DC’s National Mall
National Association of REALTORS® NAR REALTOR® News Business Writer Eliana Block explores Cavco’s first frameless HUD-approved manufactured home with Colleen Rogers, senior vice president of marketing and communications at Cavco Industries, Inc. Tourists taking in the nation’s capital witnessed a peculiar sight this week: about eight manufactured houses on the National Mall. This wasn’t a protest, nor the start of what could be D.C.’s most exclusive neighborhood.
Property Owners Win in Short-Term Rental Cases
©Dennis Macdonald/ Photodisc/ Getty Images In two recent legal cases, property owners successfully defended their right to operate and profit off a short-term rental, with support from the National Association of REALTORS®, state REALTOR® associations, or both.
NAR Awarded for AI Use in First-Time-Buyer Ads
Meta named the National Association of REALTORS® and Havas Media Network as the North America winners of its Agency Award for "best use of automation." The awards category recognizes advertising agencies and organizations that use Meta's AI-powered automation tools, particularly Advantage+, to "create innovative, data-driven campaigns that deliver exceptional results and showcase the potential of AI in marketing." Meta recognized NAR's innovative use of AI-powered technology to reach...
NAR's New Learning Platform Faces Its First Test Drive
©izusek / E+ / Getty Images On Tuesday, the National Association of REALTORS® invited a diverse group of about 100 members from around the country to take its new learning-management system for a test drive. The idea is to test the platform's functionality and provide feedback so that the association can resolve any issues ahead of learning.realtor's Dec. 1 relaunch.
6 in 10 Title Insurance Firms Experienced Seller Impersonation Fraud Attempts Last Year, Study Finds
© erhui1979/DigitalVision Vectors/ Getty Images A majority of title insurance firms—roughly 59%—encountered someone trying to sell real estate they did not actually own, at least once in 2025, according to a new study released by the American Land Title Association. That's a sharp rise from the 28% of firms who experienced an attempt when ALTA last conducted its survey in 2024.
Registration Opens for First Verified Instructor Training in November
A CRD pilot program participant at Leadership Week in Chicago. You can have the best course in the world, but the content alone won't make the lesson stick. A good teacher can mean the difference between a waste of time and an hour well spent. That's why the National Association of REALTORS® is working to ensure the teachers behind its Center for REALTOR® Development courses are both qualified and engaging.
25 Years Ago, REALTORS® Helped Keep 9/11 Victims' Families in Their Homes
©JayLazarin/ iStock Unreleased/ Getty Images Pennsylvania real estate broker Dominic Cardone found himself knocking on the door of a neighbor he didn't know. The family hadn't told him they were looking to buy a property, nor were they looking to sell. This wasn't a typical door knock. In fact, Cardone wasn't there for business at all, and he wouldn't have been at this doorstep if not for a bee.
Appellate Court Rules in NAR's Favor, Affirms Eytalis Dismissal
©DNY59 / E+ / Getty Images On Wednesday, a panel of appellate judges agreed with a lower court’s decision to throw out a federal antitrust case against the National Association of REALTORS® and others. Texas real estate broker Luz De Amor Eytalis sued NAR, the Texas Association of REALTORS® and the Wichita Falls Association of REALTORS®, as well as Paragon MLS Connect.
Building a Better Learning Experience: What's Ahead for NAR Education
While millions of students are returning to the classroom, the National Association of REALTORS® is busy upgrading its own educational offerings. For the last year and half, the association has been overhauling its education experience known as the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD), an effort helmed personally by CEO Nykia Wright. Members made their opinions heard through focus groups, surveys and in person meetings: They want a better CRD.
Three Takeaways from REALTOR® Leaders' Town Hall
NAR's CEO Nykia Wright, 2027 President Christine Hansen and Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Jarrod Grasso speak on stage at the association's Leadership Summit in Chicago on Monday.
How Do REALTOR® Associations Merge?
©Miami REALTORS® + Rworld In May 2026, Miami REALTORS® and RWorld officially merged. Pictured left to right are Teresa King Kinney, Alfredo Pujol, Dionna Hall and Jonathan Dolphus. The word "merger" brings Florida to mind.
Appeals Court Rules With NAR, Sitzer-Burnett Settlement Remains Intact
©zolnierek / iStock / Getty Images Plus A panel of Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals judges upheld the Sitzer-Burnet class-action settlement on Wednesday, tossing out several arguments aimed at overturning the deal’s November 2024 final approval.
Realtors Property Resource® Wins PropTech Breakthrough Award
Realtors Property Resource® (RPR), the nation’s largest property database and the National Association of REALTORS®’ member-exclusive analytics platform, was recognized by market intelligence company PropTech Breakthrough as a PropTech Breakthrough Awards winner on Thursday. Specifically, RPR won in the Real Estate Analytics Platform of the Year category, which honors platforms transforming data, analytics and emerging technology into actionable insights.
Appeals Court Quashes Homie Appeal, Delivers NAR Victory
© SimpleImages / Moment / Getty Images A U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling, dismissing Homie Technology’s claims against the National Association of REALTORS®, a local multiple listing service and other prominent brokerages on Tuesday.
Stress Reduction: Your Superpower With Clients in the Age of AI
©Igor Suka/ E+/ Getty Images As the adoption of AI rises and its capabilities evolve, real estate agents must improve at articulating their value. Two widely cited experiences from this spring show why. In March, news outlets detailed how a Florida man sold his home using OpenAI’s ChatGPT for $100,000 more than what agents had previously valued it at. In May, a New York Times technology reporter chronicled his journey doing the same with Google's Gemini.
Home Prices Continue to Surge, NAR Data Shows
© sorbetto / DigitalVision Vectors / Getty Images Home prices rose in 80% of metro markets in the second quarter of 2026, up from 71% last quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest report. The data points to stronger homeowner equity and continuing affordability challenges for buyers. The median price for a single-family existing home in America is now $434,900, up 1.5% compared to this time last year.
SC Brokers Learn How to Leverage AI in Recruitment
The room of about 30 brokers was asked to identify their biggest business bottleneck. For brokerage owner Andrella Pusha, it's hiring more residential agents so she can focus on commercial development deals. The problem is, she's not sure who might be the best fit. Brent Scott, director of coaching at The Locker Room and CEO of Kale Realty in Chicago, explained how AI can help.
Association Merger Further Unifies Southeast Florida with Broad MLS Access
© Miami Association of REALTORS® From left to right: Martin County REALTORS® of Treasure Coast CEO Janet O’Brien, Miami REALTORS® + RWorld Co-CEOs Teresa King Kinney and Dionna Hall, Miami REALTORS® + Rworld Chair-elect Jonathan Dolphus and Martin County REALTORS® of Treasure Coast President Michael Ponte.
REACH Companies Present Broker AI Tools at South Carolina Summit
At the first Regional Carolinas Broker Summit in Myrtle Beach, S.C., brokers-in-charge share lessons learned from tech they’ve implemented. About 170 brokers from six local REALTOR® associations in South Carolina—Beaufort-Jasper County, Central Carolina, Charleston Trident, Coastal Carolinas, Greater Greenville and Pee Dee—gathered July 15 in Myrtle Beach to gain a deeper understanding of AI tools’ capabilities, applications and weak spots.
‘I’ve Been Very Impressed’: NAR’s Q2 Strategic Plan Update Is Here
NAR CEO Nykia Wright and NAR 2026 President Kevin Brown. Six months into the National Association of REALTORS®’ three-year strategic plan, viewed as its turnaround playbook, stakeholders have already clocked a difference. Chris Carrillo, CEO of North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, the largest multiple listing service in the state, says he’s seeing an “earnest effort” to integrate input from MLSs into NAR activities.
Disclose, Disclose, Disclose: NAR Clarifies Agent, Broker Responsibilities for Office Exclusives, Pre-Marketing Listings
© SDI Productions / E+ / Getty Images In the vast majority of transactions, a home is listed for sale on the local multiple listing service, syndicated to portals like Realtor.com and also shared through IDX and VOW data feeds, systems within an MLS to display listing information on a brokerage’s website. This broad market exposure is commonly the popular choice for sellers who want immediate access to the largest pool of qualified buyers, which can help them obtain favorable selling terms.
France’s Journey to a New Multiple Listing Service
© Alexander Spatari / Moment / Getty Images France has long set the standard when it comes to art, fashion and fine dining—and that “joie de vivre” that extends from its cosmopolitan cities to its pastoral countrysides. But when it comes to real estate practices, France is looking across the Atlantic for inspiration. Syndicat National des Proffessionnels Immobiliers (SNPI), one of three national associations in France with about 15,000 members, wants to create a new multiple listing service.
NAR’s Role in MLS Policy Supports Local Discretion
© AndreyPopov / GettyImages How and when listing data is shared with the public has become a defining debate in the real estate industry. The emergence of brokerage marketing tactics that withhold or postpone properties from full exposure on multiple listing services—such as office exclusive listings (“off-MLS listings,” “private listings,” “whisper listings” or “quiet listings”), Coming Soon statuses and delayed marketing—has driven conversation about the future of multiple listing services.
On Capitol Hill, REALTOR® Members Show They ‘R’ Here
Not every transaction runs smoothly, and in those tricky moments, clients know they can count on their real estate professional to show up. And that's what NAR members demonstrated during a capstone event of the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on Wednesday, when leaders showed up on Capitol Hill to speak with members of Congress on behalf of consumers and the industry.
Agents Step Up to the Mic at Podcast Booth
Bennett Richarson speaks with D.C. real estate broker Kameron Kang. “As you are improving the REALTOR® brand, helping us position ourselves nationally, what are the metrics that you’re using to measure your success in that field?” Compass real estate broker Kameron Kang asked. Kang sat at a microphone in the “NAR REALTOR® News Change Agents” podcast booth, in the middle of the expo floor.
Agents Film GIFs Inspired by ‘More Than Opening Doors’ Campaign
Attendees at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings line up at the NAR consumer ad campaign activation. “I was hoping to do something like this,” Sinath Thi, a broker associate at Coldwell Banker in northern California, says. “It’s free and it’s here and I’m so glad I’m here today.” Thi just created a GIF at the consumer ad campaign’s popular experience at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings.
NAR Leaders Share Strategic Plan Momentum, Membership Count Above Budget Forecast
NAR CEO Nykia Wright and NAR President Kevin Brown update members at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on Sunday, June 14. The National Association of REALTORS® is almost two quarters into the first year of its Strategic Plan—and to borrow a favorite phrase from its CEO, it has been “booked and busy.” “Most of us are only home about six to 10 days a month,” NAR 2026 President Kevin Brown said of the association’s leadership team, Sunday.
2027 Committee Applications Close June 24
NAR NXT attendees sit in on the Global Business and Alliances Committee. In April, the National Association of REALTORS® unveiled new changes to its committee application process for 2027 committee service, designed to get the right people in the right roles. And while the process has gotten more deliberate and thorough, early numbers suggest that hasn’t deterred applicants. As of June 10, 1,127 NAR members submitted 2,248 applications for one of the 900 open positions.
Multiple Listing Services: 140 Years in the Making
© halbergman - E+/Getty Images Author’s Note: For years my after-work routine looked something like this: a bowl of food, plopped on the couch, watching TV and casually surfing homes for sale. I’d fantasize about yards and porches, high ceilings and fireplaces. I’d torment my sister, sending listings of houses down the street from her. Was I ready to move? No. But it was fun to pretend.
Opa! NAR Conducts First International Mediation Training in Greece
© Nikos Manomenidis / EPPA NAR Director of Training & Policy Resources Diane Mosley presents to International REALTORS® and EPPA members in Athens on May 15. Not every disagreement needs to escalate, and not every dispute needs to land in court. In answer to an increasingly contentious and litigious world, the REALTOR® organization has a framework that began more than 25 years ago to help resolve real estate misunderstandings and improve communication between parties.
Fake Sellers, Real Risk: ‘I’m Being Duped’
© z_wei / iStock / Getty Images Nothing seemed out of place about the lead. A vacant infill lot, in a heavily desired neighborhood in Iowa City, Iowa. The seller lived out of town and worked in the medical field. He wanted $200,000 and to close quickly. His previous agent couldn’t close the deal, or so he said. Luxury real estate agent Adam Pretorius was excited about the listing and dove into research.
NAR Publishes Guidance on the Use of Listing Filters, Clear Cooperation
© Ali Arman / iStock / Getty Images The National Association of REALTORS® has provided three new resources to help ensure brokers’ and MLSs’ understanding of certain MLS policies. Two resources offer considerations for MLSs that allow users to select and filter listings in IDX and virtual office website (VOW) displays.
Judge Preliminarily Approves Tuccori Home Buyer Class-Action Settlement
© seng kui Lim - 500px/Getty Images A district court judge granted preliminary approval of the National Association of REALTORS®’ proposed settlement with plaintiffs in the Tuccori class-action lawsuit on Tuesday. In Tuccori et al. v. At World Properties, et al., plaintiffs alleged that certain industry practices regarding buyer agent commissions impacted competition and compensation structures. Preliminary approval is the first step in a multipart approval process.
Reba McEntire, John Rogers to Headline U.S. Real Estate’s Largest Annual Conference
Grammy® Award Winning Music and Television Icon Reba McEntire and Cotality’s Chief Data & Analytics Officer John Rogers will speak at NAR NXT™. Real estate’s biggest conference always attracts A-list speakers, and this year is no exception. Reba McEntire and Cotality’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer John Rogers will each make an appearance at NAR NXT™ in New Orleans, the National Association of REALTORS® confirmed Wednesday. Reba McEntire.
Real Estate Heavyweights Talk Future of MLS: ‘The MLS Is One of the Greatest Things We've Ever Built’
From left to right: NAR CEO Nykia Wright, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman, NextHome President James Dwiggins When a big decision is on the table, you try to gather as much information as possible. You weigh options based on research, and your opinion may change based on the completeness of that data. Buying a house, arguably the most consequential financial decision for most people, is no different.
Cheers to 118 Years: NAR Milestones and Impact on Real Estate in America
Executive Committee of the National Association of REALTORS®, gathered for the association's annual convention in Pittsburgh, July 1914. On Tuesday, the largest U.S. trade association celebrated another year—its 118th to be exact—of preserving, protecting and advancing the right to real estate.
NAR CEO: Three-Way Agreement ‘Will Be Stronger Than Ever’ in Future
NAR CEO Nykia Wright joined Steph Reid-Simons, executive vice president of media at T3 Sixty, on stage at the T3 Sixty Leadership Summit in Orlando to talk about the association's transformation.
Female Execs at The Gathering: ‘Let’s Build Our Own Dang Table’
Jennifer Clarke Johnson, founder and president of Olivia Clarke Homes, speaks with John McManus, vice president of homebuilding at HousingWire. In a profession dominated by women, women are underrepresented at the very top, a disparity highlighted by executives at HousingWire’s annual conference in Austin, Texas. Women make up a majority—63%—of the membership of the National Association of REALTORS®.
NAR CEO on Earning Trust: ‘I’m on the Road Now 3 Weeks per Month’
© HousingWire / AJ Canaria What does National Association of REALTORS®’ new chapter of transparency and accountability look like and how is it tangibly felt by the agents and brokers they serve? That was the question posed to NAR CEO Nykia Wright on stage at HousingWire’s annual conference “The Gathering” on Wednesday in Austin, Texas. Her answer?
HUD, USDA Rescind Rule Tying New Homes to 2021 Energy Code
HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins speaks with HUD Secretary Scott Turner. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Agriculture announced they are rescinding a 2024 Federal Housing Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture energy efficiency building code requirement that applies to new home construction.
Broker Excellence Takes Center Stage
© Michigan REALTORS® / Brent Feeman Photography Sherry Chris shares NAR strategic updates with the Michigan Brokers Summit, held at the Lansing Center. “Listen, learn and lead.” This is not only the 2026 mantra of Michigan REALTORS® president Mark Oegema, broker of HomeRealty in Holland, Mich., but a phrase that tidily sums up the work that’s happening between the National Association of REALTORS® and its thousands of broker members nationwide.
Courtney Johnson Rose: Fostering Affordable Development
Courtney Johnson Rose’s resume is a mile long and yet despite her titles and accolades—which include CEO, president and director—she exudes humility, describing each of her accomplishments as “opportunities” and her impacts as “blessings.” “I've always had the philosophy of walk through the door that God opens,” she says.
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