
NAR Released the First Quarterly Update on Its Strategic Plan for 2026
National Association of REALTORS® shares its Q1 2026 Strategic Plan update, highlighting progress, key wins, and what agents should watch next.

National Association of REALTORS® shares its Q1 2026 Strategic Plan update, highlighting progress, key wins, and what agents should watch next.

In a recent interview with NAR President Kevin Sears, BAM gets real estate agents talking—but it’s not the typical commentary you might expect. This interview is a must-watch for all industry professionals, regardless of their NAR stance.

In an unfiltered interview with BAM co-founder Byron Lazine, NAR President Kevin Sears discussed hot-button topics including NAR’s budget, the recent settlement, and the future of the association.

In a podcast with Jared James, NAR President Kevin Sears answered some of the biggest questions from NAR members, including why NAR settlement, why some brokerages were left out of the deal, VA buyers and NAR dues.

This week in BAM, we have NAR president Tracy Kasper stepping down, 3 new copycat lawsuits, 2 new programs from Real Brokerage, a 1-question email you should send out, an Instagram Story hack, a 4-step prospecting plan, 3 mailers that convert, and more.

Tracy Kasper, president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced her resignation today, effective immediately, in response to a threat she received to disclose a personal matter. President-elect Kevin Sears is stepping into the role.

Tracy Kasper, president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) posted a video on November 7th addressing the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, what it means for real estate agents, and what Realtors should tell clients who ask about the verdict or lawsuits.

An anonymous group of NAR staff members sent an internal email to Tracey Kasper with a list of clear demands—one of them being the removal of Kasper herself as NAR president. Learn more about the demands and Kasper’s response.

Real estate professionals unite in a rallying cry against NAR, following the New York Times exposé and subsequent resignation of NAR president Kenny Parcell. Statements from NAR offer little assurance of meaningful change.

Last week, the FHFA announced its decision to rescind DTI LLPA fees. This week, NAR President Kenny Parcell testified against another LLPA fee issued by the FHFA—this one for borrowers with fair to good credit.