NAR Q2 strategic plan update targets MLS rules, lawsuits, training

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its second-quarter update on the 2026-2028 strategic plan on Wednesday outlining progress on lobbying, legal strategy, MLS guidance, technology and education designed to protect member businesses and reinforce the value of membership. NAR CEO Nykia Wright said the plan is the association’s primary vehicle for delivering advocacy, guidance and tools to help members serve clients and grow their businesses in a fast-changing market and regulatory environment. The update, which runs through seven priority areas, comes as the industry continues to absorb the impact of commission litigation, shifting Department of Justice (DOJ) scrutiny of MLS practices and affordability pressures tied to high mortgage rates and constrained inventory. For brokers, MLSs and agents, the details signal how NAR is deploying its resources over the next two years and where to expect new tools or policy changes. Advocacy and coalition building NAR said it helped shepherd what it called the most significant federal housing package in nearly two decades into law through a nationwide advocacy campaign and coalition work. The organization framed the legislation as...