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new presidential administration and a pending Supreme Court decision could significantly impact how the Justice Department approaches the real estate industry in 2025. Key points include:

    The DOJ reasserted its right to investigate NAR and industry practices at the end of 2024, citing potential antitrust law violations.

    New leadership in the White House and the Department of Justice will likely influence the DOJ's approach to the industry, particularly regarding commission fees.

    NAR has a clean slate after settling its commissions issue, but the DOJ may revive its investigation into NAR and antitrust issues.

    The outcome is uncertain due to Donald Trump's nomination of Gail Slater to lead the DOJ's antitrust division, who is known for cracking down on Big Tech.

    Some speculate that Trump's real estate background will influence the DOJ's approach, while others believe the agency has overstepped its bounds and will face pushback.

    The DOJ has already dropped an investigation into multifamily rental pricing practices, but may still target NAR with lawsuits in 2025.

    A Supreme Court decision is pending on whether the DOJ can reopen a closed antitrust investigation into NAR, which could have significant implications for the industry.