T
he National Association of Realtors' (NAR) "no-commingling rule" is one step closer to being abolished. The Multiple Listings Issues and Policy Committee voted on June 3 to rescind the rule, which recommends separating MLS and non-MLS listings. However, the change requires approval from the NAR Executive Committee, which will discuss it in a closed session on June 4.

    The "no-commingling rule" has been a contentious issue for years, with some Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) adopting it while others did not. The policy led to courtroom battles, including a lawsuit against Zillow and NAR by Real Estate Exchange (REX). Although Zillow and NAR ultimately prevailed in court, the company changed its approach to listings.

    The committee concluded that the "no-commingling rules are outdated and not reflective of current marketing trends for online listings and property search." The decision was made in response to requests from MLSs to remove the rule due to diminishing benefits. Zillow has long advocated against the policy, citing consumer demand for a seamless search experience where all available homes can be viewed at once.