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A missed filing ends one lawsuit — but the membership wars are far from over
Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents
October 29, 2025
📈 Market Move:
Procedural Pause
NAR just got a breather in Pennsylvania — emphasis on breather, not breakthrough. A federal appeals court tossed out a year-old lawsuit claiming NAR’s mandatory membership rules were unfair and discriminatory. Why? The plaintiff simply didn’t file the paperwork on time. (Tough way to lose.)
The case argued that forcing agents to join NAR to access the MLS was anticompetitive and hit minority agents hardest. It got dismissed once in July, appealed in August, and now… gone again.
But before NAR pops the champagne — this same fight is still raging in other states like Texas, California, and Georgia. These suits all target the “three-way agreement” that makes agents pay dues to local, state, and national Realtor groups just to stay in the club.
NAR’s stance? The system keeps things fair, ethical, and consistent across the industry.
Bottom line: Pennsylvania’s case may be closed, but the “mandatory membership” storm hasn’t passed — it’s just moving to new zip codes.
🌟Quote of the Day:
“If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down.” — Toni Morrison
⚡ Quick Win:
Small Talk Shortcut: Before a meeting, Google one fun fact about the person, their company, or their city. Drop it casually — instant rapport upgrade.
🎉 Fun Fact of the Day:
Highway to Hell: 🛣️ Highway proximity can reduce home value more than natural disasters — the sound and pollution cost buyers a measurable percentage of appraisal value.
📚 Book Recommendation:
“Competing Against Luck” by Clayton Christensen — If you’re a real estate agent tired of guessing why clients choose one agent over another, this book is a game-changer. Christensen shows that people don’t just buy houses or services—they “hire” them to get a specific job done.
Think about it: your clients aren’t just buying a home; they’re hiring you to make them feel secure, to save time, or to avoid stress. Understand the real “job” they’re hiring you for, and you’ll stop competing on price or flashy marketing and start becoming indispensable.
In short: stop hoping clients pick you by chance. Start figuring out the job you’re being hired to do—and dominate.
End strong, rest well, and get ready to do it again.
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