NAR Scraps Co-mingling Rule
NAR Eliminates Controversial MLS Data Separation Rule The National Association of REALTORS® has eliminated a controversial rule. This rule prohibited brokers from displaying MLS listings alongside non-MLS properties. This marks a seismic shift in how real estate data will be presented to consumers across digital platforms. The decision came from a vote by NAR's Executive Committee on June 5, 2025. The no-commingling rule emerged during the contentious Virtual Office Website debates of the 2000s. It was designed to maintain a strict separation between traditional MLS data and independently advertised properties. Real estate professionals initially viewed the regulation as essential. It preserved listing integrity and institutional control over market information. However, the rescission promises unprecedented market competition. It will deliver substantial consumer benefits through streamlined property searches. The upcoming maturity wave coincides with economic challenges like hig...