The recommendations, which constitute the most extensive update to the MLS Handbook in 20 years, will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, scheduled to be published in January 2026.
Owners who delegate rent-setting to third-party property managers, real estate brokerage firms and brokers that also offer property management services, or owners who use national “revenue management” platforms should review and update their contracts well before the Dec. 15, 2025, effective date.
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.
Black homeownership rates continue to lag behind those of other minority groups and white households, per NAR’s “2024 Snapshot of Race and Home Buying in America” report.
Under practice changes that will take effect Aug. 17, real estate professionals will no longer be able to communicate offers of compensation in the MLS.
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