Directors of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) voted to keep 2027 membership dues at $156, maintaining the current rate. The decision came alongside a budget plan that assumes 1.2 million members.
In a separate vote, the board sent a proposed ethics standard back after a 497 to 356 tally. The rejected measure failed to advance, indicating significant internal debate over the organization's governance.
The dues freeze signals NAR's effort to retain members amid ongoing legal and regulatory pressures. The organization has faced antitrust litigation affecting commission structures.
This internal policy shift may provide short-term stability for agents, but the broader industry faces uncertainty from potential legal and regulatory changes. The ethics standard's rejection underscores divisions within the leadership.
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