NAR advances strategic plan with new tools, MLS outreach and housing initiatives

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is moving from policy wins to implementation as it rolls out fraud-prevention tools, MLS engagement and housing supply efforts tied to its 2026–2028 strategic plan, according to a third-quarter progress report released Wednesday. The update, covering the quarter ended Sept. 30, outlines how NAR is trying to convert advocacy wins and market research into practical support for agents, brokers and MLSs as the industry adjusts to commission lawsuits, changing rules and tighter housing affordability. NAR said its work in the third quarter focused on five areas: MLS engagement, executing new federal housing-supply law, fraud prevention, commercial market intelligence and broker support. The association also highlighted technology and data initiatives, as well as developments in ongoing antitrust litigation. MLS engagement ramps up amid rule changes NAR said it has now “expanded MLS executive engagement” to nearly 500 MLS leaders and formed a new MLS work group made up of industry experts. The group is publishing resources focused on maintaining a “pro-competitive, transparent marketplace,” according to the association’s update. The outreach sits...