NAR is fighting to protect MLSs as the DOJ and FTC look to update business collaboration guidance. Want to know what some of the biggest names in real estate are saying about recent partnerships and acquisitions? We’ve pulled it together here, along with cybercrime resources, lobbying updates and research and technology tools to help advance your business.
MLS GUIDANCE
NAR Submits Comments to DOJ, FTC
NAR submitted comments to the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission regarding potential updated guidance about collaboration between business competitors and how that could drive innovation.
President Kevin Brown’s letter to the agencies maintains that the MLSs are among the most important examples of procompetitive collaboration in the real estate market.
The comments further underscore that MLSs help provide seller exposure, reduce search costs for buyers, support a level competitive playing field among brokers of all sizes, and ensure equal access to reliable property information.
In the letter, NAR calls for updated guidance and encourages the DOJ and FTC, which have long recognized MLSs as procompetitive, to reaffirm that sharing factual data supports competitive markets.
New Broker Resources
Need a little help in navigating existing MLS policy around recent industry developments? Brokers and MLS leaders alike should check out NAR’s new resources on:
- The application of “objective criteria” and non-filtering as defined in MLS Policy 8.5.
- Evaluating if the filtering of listings on IDX or VOW displays is consistent with MLS policy.
- The meaning and purpose of one-to-one broker-to-broker communications that clearly lays out activities that do and do not trigger CCP.
These are in addition to the 'Coming Soon' checklist and FAQ released earlier in the year to help MLSs and members navigate compliance.
MLS GUIDANCE
Realtor.com Exec Talks Zillow Partnership, Private Listings
Damien Eales, CEO of Move, Inc., which operates Realtor.com, shared his perspective on why it made sense to partner with Zillow on preview listings and what it means for agents, MLSs and the future of the real estate marketplace.
NAR does not own, control or operate Realtor.com.
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome
Just days after NextHome’s acquisition by eXp World Holdings was announced, NAR CMCO Officer Bennett Richardson sat down with NextHome co-founder James Dwiggins to unpack the deal—and what it signals for the industry—in NAR's Change Agents podcast.
LOBBYING
House Passes Most Significant Housing Bill in Nearly Two Decades
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an updated version of a bipartisan housing package aimed at boosting supply and improving affordability.
From the beginning, NAR has strongly supported this sweeping legislation.
Specifically, this amended bill provides communities with new resources and best practices to modernize zoning and boost supply, streamlines federal permitting and expands financing options for manufactured and rural housing. The bill also modernizes key programs like CDBG and HOME to strengthen local housing investment, improves credit access for home buyers and helps ensure veterans take full advantage of their VA home loan benefits.
Rent Control, Opportunity Zones, Broadband and more!
Fighting Rent Control in New York and Massachusetts
NAR made its members’ voices known on rent control battles in New York and Massachusetts.
Identifying Qualified Opportunity Zones
As states begin the nomination process for new Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ 2.0) July 1, NAR is encouraging members to work with their state and local associations and governments to help identify those zones.
In addition, with QOZ 2.0 launching Jan. 1, 2027—and the current program remaining in place through Dec. 31, 2028—there will be an overlap period when investors may have a choice between the two programs.
Use NAR’s comparison chart to understand key differences.
Expanding Broadband Access
The U.S. House approved several broadband-focused bills aimed at expanding high-speed internet access, an effort that reflects sustained NAR lobbying.
One measure intended to protect federal funds and investments has already been signed into law.
Also, learn how NAR is lobbying to preserve independent contractor status, stop increased copyright fees and gain clarity around AI usage in the appraisal process.
CYBERCRIME CAUTIONS
How to Prepare for Rising Scam Threats
Cybercrime in real estate has reached what the “2026 State of Wire Fraud” report calls “epidemic” levels.
Americans lost $275 million in 2025 alone through real estate–related fraud, according to the FBI’s latest figures.
Check out NAR resources to help you understand scams and protect yourself and your clients.
RESEARCH
New Affordability-by-Income Tool
How well do the homes available for sale in your markets match what buyers can afford?
The Listing-Income Alignment Score, introduced jointly by NAR and Realtor.com, measures affordability by income bracket.
A score lower than 100% indicates homes are skewed toward higher price points, leaving fewer options for entry-level and middle-income buyers.
Across the country, the alignment score reached 74.9% in March 2026, up from 66.7% one year earlier, but still well below the pre-pandemic baseline of 84.4%.
Look for the Listing-Income Alignment Score as part of NAR’s Metro Market Statistics Dashboard.
TECHNOLOGY
Realtors Valuation Model Now Available in Cribio
Broker Public Portal (BPP) and Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) are collaborating to make the Realtors Valuation Model (RVM®) available within BPP’s consumer search platform, Cribio.
RVM® uses MLS listing data, off-market MLS data and publicly recorded sold data to generate an estimated property value.
The integration allows MLSs and brokers to provide consumers with home-value context inside an industry-owned search experience while helping REALTORS® stay connected to pricing conversations.
In participating markets, it will be displayed on eligible off-market properties, subject to MLS permissions and won’t replace MLS-sourced listing prices on active or on-market listings.
TOOLS FOR YOU
New Agent Onboarding Checklist
Take the guesswork out of onboarding. NAR’s new onboarding toolkit. A structured onboarding process sets clear expectations, boosts productivity and reinforces your brokerage’s culture.
Sales Meeting Playbook
Agent retention on the mind? Learn more about how NAR REACH company Courted is helping brokers recruit smarter and lead better. Plus, it’s Fair Housing Month! Get all your resources in the June Sales Meeting Playbook.
Broker Power Hour—Marketing Edition
Get an inside look at how NAR is driving consumer awareness and how your brokerage can plug into it. Plus, learn how brokers can use .realtor and .realestate domains to build distinctive, professional brands in a competitive market.
TOOLS FOR YOUR AGENTS
Consumer Guides
One-page guides written for consumers, also available in Spanish. View these and more at facts.realtor.
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