Agents and their associations like NAR have lost control of the industry .

“We don’t give you money directly in your hand, but every month your debt is reduced by more than the amount you pay,” said Jyske’s housing economist, Mikkel Høegh.In recognition of how puzzling the new mortgage is for customers, the bank’s FAQ is littered with questions and statements such as Hvordan kan det lade sig gøre?

My broker has it structured where they aren't required to have MLS access or NAR membership, so their fees are quite a bit lower than a traditional Realtor. 

I'm aware, the course of action to file a complaint with NAR.

If we don't begin to share data,some 3d party will swoop in and make money off our data.Just like what has happened when NAR gave away my the rights to my work product.Go to dukelong.com he's got a good article regarding CRE Current Data.

Like buying into NAR as a Real Estate agent.

I believe the NAR requires that an agent disclose these defects even if their seller requests them not to.

The words I've seen here on BP are "disclose, disclose, disclose..." but as a realtor you need to follow Article 6 of your NAR Pledge...

Of course, there are desk fees, MLS fees, NAR fees, etc, but they can be pretty minimal as well if you're generating lots of transactions.

By the NAR and the home builders.