With the NAR settlement approved, What’s next?
With the NAR settlement approved, What’s next?
Keep up to date with the latest on the NAR Settlement in your MLS. During this Session, NC Attorney John Wait of Martin & Gifford, along with Kristi Snyder, 2025 Hive MLS president, and Paula Nash, COO, of Hive MLS, will be diving into how things are going from forms to MLS compliance to help answer your questions. This promises to be an insightful and informative session that you won't want to miss.
Don’t miss your chance to get your pressing questions answered and ensure you’re well-equipped to navigate the future of your business.
Have a question you want addressed? Submit it to questions@hive.mls.com
- Date: Tuesday, December 17th , 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am

John Wait
NC Attorney of Martin & Gifford

Kristi Snyder
2025 Hive MLS President

Paula Nash
COO Hive MLS
Watch and share the August 12th recorded session.
Watch the NAR Settlement Zoom session on Aug 12th below ! Led by NC Attorney John Wait of Martin & Gifford and Daniel Jones CEO and Paula Nash COO of NCRMLS as they dive into essential topics such as forms, buyer agreements, removal of compensation from the MLS, MLS changes, and more. This session is your opportunity to get all your burning questions answered and gain valuable insights to navigate the post NAR Settlement real estate landscape. Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and ensure you're fully prepared for the upcoming enforcement of new MLS rules starting on August 17, 2024
The Latest Rules You Must Follow
Please submit all settlement questions to questions@ncrmls.com.

August 17th Enforcement
New rules will be in effect starting August 1, 2024, with enforcement beginning on August 17th.
1st Offense:
- $1,000 Fine to Subscriber
2nd Offense:
- $1,000 Fine to Participant
- $1,000 Fine to Subscriber
- 1 Year Termination to Subscriber
The NAR Settlement
Highlights
- The offer of compensation fields will be removed from the MLS.
- Compensation will not be allowed in any fields, documents, or media within the MLS.
- Rule changes go into effect August 1, 2024.

August 1st Changes
- All offer of compensation fields will be removed from the MLS.
- The Buyers’ Agency compensation from one broker to another will not be allowed to be communicated anywhere within the MLS. This includes pictures, videos, audio, files, documents, and all fields.
- An Agent will be required to enter into a written agreement with the buyer prior to touring a home, including both in-person and live virtual tours.
- These new NCRMLS Rule changes go into effect August 1, 2024.

NAR Settlement Resources
You can find information about the NAR Settlement on the sources below.

The Facts for REALTORS®
The materials here are intended for reference by members, staff, and anyone supporting the National Association of REALTORS®. They will help provide background on current events related to the association and give you the tools to talk about them.

NAR Settlement FAQs
The National Association of REALTORS® provides settlement answers to address current settlement issues. Their Q&A format aims to offer helpful information and guidance on settlement-related matters.

NAR Settlement Resource Center
NC REALTORS® understands that the NAR settlement and litigation has raised questions and concerns about its potential impact on our real estate practices here in North Carolina. We want to provide you with clarity on these matters.