NAR reports Q3 strategy progress: new US learning platform has completed member testing

The US National Association of Realtors (NAR) has published its third-quarter strategy progress. Its official page says a new course and learning platform has completed member testing, while media report that the platform is due to launch in December.

On 4 November 2026, NAR published its third-quarter progress update on the 2026–2028 strategic plan, covering the quarter to 30 September. It covers broker outreach, cooperation on listing systems, anti-fraud resources and a new learning platform being prepared for launch.

New learning platform: officially tested, media say December launch

NAR's official update page says the new, modernised course and learning platform has completed member testing, and that pilot instructor training has been completed. The page gives no launch date.

Real Estate News reports that NAR has laid the groundwork for an updated learning platform and courses, due in December. HousingWire likewise reports that the platform is set to launch in December and says it is still being prepared. The exact date and course content are not given in the available material.

Fraud hub centralises prevention and reporting

According to Real Estate News, NAR has launched a centralised fraud prevention hub, accessed at nar.realtor/fraud, offering guidance on preventing and reporting fraud and helping parties to a transaction spot risks. The hub does not appear in the text of NAR's official update page, so this comes from media reports.

HousingWire adds that related content includes consumer guides for members, associations, buyers and sellers; fraud and AI sessions at the NXT conference; and a Broker Power Hour explaining AI voice cloning and deepfake scams.

Real Estate News also reports that NAR has upgraded identity verification and password recovery for member accounts, and expanded cybersecurity and AI education.

MLS work group: named by media, not by the official page

MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service. Real Estate News reports that NAR has widened its engagement with MLS leaders to nearly 500 of them and has created an MLS Work Group. HousingWire says the group is made up of industry experts and is releasing resources in stages, with the aim of building a pro-competitive, transparent marketplace.

NAR's official update page mentions only working with MLS leaders, brokers, association executives and agents to promote MLS transparency and cooperation. The term "work group" does not appear in the page text.

Broker outreach: officially thousands, media report over 5,000

The official update page says NAR has connected directly with thousands of brokers to understand the challenges their firms face, but gives no exact figure. Real Estate News and HousingWire both report that NAR reached more than 5,000 brokers in the quarter. The former says they were reached at state and local broker summits in the second half of 2026, and that NAR expects to take part in a total of 80 virtual and in-person broker events by year end. HousingWire also mentions a national broker exchange session.

According to Real Estate News, NAR has also set up a broker-focused Broker Power Track at the NXT conference.

Housing law and two appeal rulings

Real Estate News reports that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law in July 2026 and that NAR is working with state and local associations on implementation. NAR chief executive Nykia Wright said each achievement in the third quarter is part of a broader effort to expand housing opportunity (as reported by Real Estate News and paraphrased here).

According to Real Estate News, US federal appeals courts upheld the dismissals in the Eytalis case (over mandatory membership) and the discount brokerage Homie's case (an antitrust suit). NAR's official update page also lists both cases and describes them as part of a recent run of rulings favourable to NAR.

Analysis: what it means for recruiting teams

The following is this publication's analysis, not source content.

• A new learning platform means training plans should leave room for change. The official page confirms member testing is complete and media report a December launch, but course content and the effect on continuing education have not been announced. Brokerages can wait to see the course arrangements after launch before deciding whether new-agent training needs to adapt.
• With anti-fraud resources gathered at one entry point, brokerages could consider adding the guides to basic training for new agents, especially for newer scams such as AI voice cloning.
• MLS transparency and the work group are still at the stage of releasing resources. When recruiting, watch for rule changes in this area and explain the latest listing-cooperation practices to new recruits.

The official and media accounts do not fully match: names, figures and the launch date are more detailed in media reports. Until NAR publishes full details, it is safer to rely on what the official page confirms.

Compiled by the F50 Editorial Team from public sources, for general reference only and not professional advice. Details are correct as of the publication date and may change.