The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is looking to redefine harassment and limit its enforcement of conduct violations to professional settings. This effort seeks to clarify the Code of Ethics and mitigate risks for local associations. NAR is also considering rule changes related to the Sitzer-Burnett commission lawsuit settlement, which would require agents to inform clients about negotiable compensation. Additionally, a Texas bill threatening NAR's speech code, introduced to prevent discrimination in trade association membership, adds legal uncertainty. NAR's commitment to fair housing remains strong despite these challenges.
NAR is proposing to clarify harassment definitions while limiting enforcement to professional settings, aligning with conduct linked directly to real estate work.
The revisions aim to reduce risk for state and local associations, focusing enforcement of the Code of Ethics on conduct related to real estate activities.
NAR's speech code, introduced in 2020, aimed to halt discriminatory hate speech but may face legal challenges due to Texas S.B. 2713.
NAR President Kevin Sears acknowledged legal uncertainties and emphasized the commitment to fair housing, stating that any changes to the Code of Ethics are taken seriously.
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