During recent meetings, NAR officials discussed ongoing legal challenges with the DOJ, emphasizing that past strong advocacy relationships do not mitigate mistrust from the DOJ. President Kevin Sears highlighted the rocky relationship, particularly after a 2024 court ruling allowed the DOJ to reopen investigations into NAR. Sears expressed concern over a lack of understanding from DOJ members regarding NAR's role in consumer protection and stated optimism for improved relations moving forward, seeking collaborative solutions under the new administration's leadership.
Sears expressed that despite NAR's strong ties with lawmakers, their relationship with the DOJ remains strained, as misunderstandings about NAR's business model persist.
Sears highlighted the trade group's efforts to explain NAR’s consumer protection role, emphasizing that consumers are vital to their existence and not targets for exploitation.
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