@Kaliya NikoleThere are some areas like Manhattan that traditionally haven't had an official MLS, so many agents in those areas don't necessarily join NAR.

Not to mention, if all the deals are going through Zillow, then they will better be able to nail down their algorithm for it.The one thing stopping all of this is the NAR.

If the brokerage doesn't require NAR membership, all the better. 

@Thomas Enright If you're a NAR member, RPR will make pretty CMAs. 

From a NAR perspective (Just my interpretation of course) is about giving false statement about another agent.

As for joining the NAR yes if the Brokerage is an NAR member you will need to be one as well.

Here is a link to some frequently asked questions about being an Independent Contractor prepared by National Association Of REALTORS (NAR). https://www.nar.realtor/law-and-ethics/independent-contractor-status-frequently-asked-questions

In past legal actions against NAR, against the MLS, and against large real estate companies, the lawyers bringing the case tended to be small plaintiff’s lawyers seeking a relatively quick payday.

NAR also has educational opportunities for it's members.3. 

@Mark Rogers I’m not a lawyer but common sense tells me this suit is likely to be dismissed because the premise that NAR/MLS can “force” sellers to pay a commission is false.