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A Quick Explanation of the Clear Cooperation Policy

October 29, 2024 by Michelle Magnus Brown

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If you've been paying attention to recent industry news then you'll be familiar with the latest kerfuffle in the real estate world: Clear Cooperation. In 2020 the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) adopted a national policy known as Clear Cooperation. On its surface, it was a response to further answer the call for fair housing. But it also came with a number of strings attached, most notably the mandate to put all new listings on the MLS or face stiff fines and penalties. Now that NAR has inextricably landed in the high beams of the DOJ, it's not surprising that the policy of Clear Cooperation has come under its scrutiny. And more notable still is the amount of disagreement--both for and against the policy--among industry professionals. So if you're scratching your head and wondering … [Read more...] about A Quick Explanation of the Clear Cooperation Policy

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