What changes is the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) making to its MLS policies?

NAR has approved a series of updates to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Handbook, which will be reflected in the 2026 edition of the handbook. The changes aim to strengthen and modernize NAR's MLS policies.

What is NAR's 3-year strategic plan?

Alongside the MLS policy updates, NAR has unveiled a 3-year strategic plan set to be rolled out starting January 2026. The plan, developed based on member feedback, aims to deliver greater value to NAR's over 150,000 members, respond to the changing industry, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.

How is NAR rebuilding trust in the real estate industry?

According to NAR CEO Nykia Wright, the association is "rebuilding trust by executing the largest transformation in real estate history" through its strategic plan. The plan includes 24 initiatives that members have identified as valuable, each with a dedicated staff member and target timeline for completion.

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NAR Approves Major MLS Policy Updates, Kicks Off 3-Year Transformation

18 Nov

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Summary

NAR conducts first-ever comprehensive review of MLS policies
18 recommendations to modernize MLS Handbook by 2026
NAR's 3-year strategic plan aims to boost member value and industry trust

NAR Approves Major MLS Policy Updates, Kicks Off 3-Year Transformation

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has announced a significant overhaul of its Multiple Listing Services (MLS) policies, approving a series of updates that will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook. This comes after NAR conducted a comprehensive review of its current MLS policies, the first such assessment in the association's history.

To review the findings and propose updates, NAR appointed a special advisory group comprising MLS executives, brokers, association executives, and industry partners. The group recommended a total of 18 updates focused on aligning MLS policies with the evolving real estate industry.

Alongside the MLS policy changes, NAR has also unveiled a 3-year strategic plan set to be rolled out starting January 2026. The plan, developed based on feedback from NAR's over 150,000 members, aims to deliver greater value to members, respond to the changing industry, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.