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ykia Wright, NAR’s CEO, used an October 10 column in *Realtor* magazine to outline how the association is turning member input into concrete change. The organization will publish its first 2025 Annual Report in early 2026, a supplement to the IRS 990 that will detail financial stewardship and demonstrate accountability to members, the industry, and consumers.

    Wright also announced that the 2026‑2028 strategic plan will reflect the feedback gathered over the past year. Planned reforms include revamping financial systems, updating legacy networks, boosting the consumer advertising campaign, and redesigning the new‑member onboarding process. Together, the report and plan aim to provide an unprecedented level of transparency about NAR’s current position and future direction.

    With roughly 1.45 million members, NAR has been working to recover from a series of controversies—buyer‑agent commission lawsuits, sexual‑harassment allegations, and a reported “culture of fear” that discouraged whistleblowing. The new initiatives are intended to restore confidence and set a clearer path forward.