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The National Association of Realtors (NAR),

is North America's largest trade association, whose members are realtors, represents over 1.0 million members
NAR also functions as a self-regulatory organization for real estate brokerage. They are involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

Local associations are required to enforce the code of ethics through a Professional Standards Council or Committee. Trained members of the association form hearing panels
charged with the responsibility of hearing testimony and evaluating evidence from complaints filed by the public or other members against association members for alleged
violations of the code of ethics. If the panel finds the member in violation, disciplines recommended may be one or more of the following: a letter of warning or reprimand,
educational courses, suspension or expulsion of membership, fines up to $5,000 and probation. All recommended disciplines by professional standards hearing panels are
subject to the ratification by the association's board of directors before the discipline takes effect

 

The NAR governs the hundreds of local Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) which are the information exchanges used across the nation by real estate brokers.
There are however, many MLSs that are independent of NAR, and membership is typically limited to licensed brokers and their agents