NAR-DOJ Final Settlement!

One May 27, 2008, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reached a favorable settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), resolving litigation between them regarding how listings from multiple listing services are displayed on brokers’ virtual office Web sites. The proposed final order, which was filed with the federal district court in Chicago, validates NAR’s longstanding Internet Data Exchange (IDX) policy and strengthens the rule governing participation in multiple listing services.

Final Judgment Approved - DOJ-NAR (PDF: 743KB)

Final Settlement Details

Cover Letter - Notice of Actions Required by Association Executives and MLSs (PDF: 23KB)

2008 Virtual Office Website Policy (PDF: 109KB)

Model VOW Rules for MLSs (Microsoft Word: 45KB)

Amendment to Section 3 or 4 of Model Bylaws (PDF: 64KB)

Certification Form - Note: Form must be signed (PDF: 86KB)

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF: 65KB)