National Association of Realtors approves four new MLS policy recommendations

The National Association of Realtors approved four multiple listing service policy recommendations on Sunday at the NAR NXT 2026 conference. HousingWire, the National Association of Realtors, and mykxlg.com all reported that the changes cover optional copyright claims, local data feed flexibility, permissible uses of listing data, and committee qualifications. [1][2][3]

According to HousingWire, the new optional rules allow multiple listing services to claim up to a 50 percent copyright interest in specific listing content. The policy changes also incorporate quarterly registration requirements and provide brokers with opt-out mechanisms. [1]

HousingWire reported that the recommendations originated from the trade group's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee. The adopted changes align with the association's strategic plan for 2026 through 2028, which aims to modernize policies across operators and brokers. [1]