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s nationwide practice changes take effect, a volunteer network continues to educate the public about the updates.

    NAR members are actively sharing facts and setting the record straight with the media. "More conversations and negotiations happen," said Zach Koops, an NAR member. James Benton, Associate Executive for the Waco Association of REALTORS, added that there's increased consumer transparency. Members are appearing on TV, radio, and in local papers to address concerns.

    Association executives are also taking a proactive approach by giving interviews, writing opinion pieces, and publishing Q&A's. For example, the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS broke down buyer-broker agreements in a community newspaper, emphasizing that consumers can walk away from negotiations if they're not satisfied.

    The NAR surrogate program is another way members are getting involved, with over 900 participants amplifying their work on social media and in the press. Tim Hur, a managing broker at Point Honors and Associates in Atlanta, joined the program to give back to the community. "We all have a part to play," he said.

    NAR leadership is also engaging with the media, including NAR President Kevin Sears' op-ed in The Dallas Morning News and Vice President of Advocacy Nate Johnson's conversation with Black Enterprise. Anyone interested in joining the NAR surrogate program can email [email protected].