Industry Relations MLS Emancipation?
Nov 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the sparse attendance at NAR NXT and the shift towards centralized vendor kiosks. They discuss how MLS policy changes signal a shift in authority from NAR to local levels, essentially granting MLS freedom. The repeal of disciplinary guidelines is highlighted, indicating a significant transformation in the MLS landscape. Winners like large brokers and MLSs emerge, while local associations may struggle to adapt. The hosts foresee a need for associations to reinvent themselves without mandatory membership and critique NAR's strategic plan.
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expo Floor Shift And Meeting Tightening
- The NAR expo floor and meetings showed reduced brand presence and tighter access for vendors.
- Greg Robertson observed NAR centralized many vendors into the REACH kiosk and restricted vendor entry to MLS policy sessions.
NAR Pushes MLS Authority Local
- NAR pushed key MLS authority down to local MLSs while keeping the three-way membership agreement.
- Rob Hahn views this as de-risking NAR and acknowledging MLS independence, not liberating them proactively.
Rentspree's Memorable Cowboy Hat Party
- Rentspree hosted a standout party and gave out customizable cowboy hats for early attendees.
- Greg Robertson praised the event as a creative, well-run conference highlight.