In March of 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced a settlement agreement that would resolve litigation brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The terms of the settlement agreement require covered MLSs to adopt and enforce a new set of rules described in the terms of the settlement agreement.    

We recommend all SMAR members to review the resources provided by Bright MLS, Maryland Realtors® and the National Association of Realtors®, provided below. 

Bright MLS Resources  Maryland REALTORS Litigation Resources NAR Settlement Facts    

NAR Settlement: Get the Facts 
Dos and Don'ts When Working With Sellers  
Dos and Don'ts When Working With Buyers