NAR to sunset governance groups as part of committee overhaul

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has approved a set of initial governance changes aimed at streamlining its committee structure and reducing duplication.

Changes represent the first phase of a broader effort to modernize the association’s governance model, NAR leadership said.

“These member-led updates are grounded in what we’ve heard from our members”, said 2026 NAR President Kevin Brown. “Realtors have been clear that our governance system must evolve — becoming more focused, more effective and more responsive. These changes mark an important first step.”

The recommendations stem from a multi-source review conducted as part of NAR’s Committee Excellence Program — a key initiative within the association’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.

Member surveys, leadership feedback and a full audit of NAR’s more than 95 committees, forums, councils and advisory groups were included in the review.

Findings showed declining confidence in committee effectiveness, overlapping responsibilities across groups and opportunities to better utilize member and staff time.

As a result, NAR leadership approved a series of targeted sunset recommendations that will eliminate select committees and advisory groups whose functions are duplicative or better handled through existing channels or alternative models.

The following groups will be sunsetted as part of this initial phase:

Effective April 1:

• Large State Forum
• Medium State Forum
• Small State Forum
• State Leadership Idea Exchange Council
• Reserves Investment Advisory Board

Effective Dec. 1:

• Amicus Brief Advisory Board
• Leading Edge Advisory Board
• Leadership Identification and Development Committee

Changes are expected to reduce structural redundancy, decrease appointment volume and redirect member and staff resources toward committees and engagement opportunities that deliver the greatest strategic value, the association said.

“This process is following a deliberate, data-driven approach”, Brown added. “We are continuing to audit the system, follow the feedback and identify where additional improvements can and should be made. These initial actions will inform further changes.”

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