When lawsuits and legal risk threaten to derail an entire industry, what happens next? In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, General Counsel and SVP of Legal at the National Association of Realtors, Jon Waclawski, gives an inside look at how NAR is rebuilding from the inside out.
Waclawski brings a unique background as a political attorney and offers rare transparency into what legal risk really means for agents and brokers. From the fallout of the Sitzer-Burnett case to the buyer agreement requirements and commission transparency, this episode lays out what’s at stake for the future of real estate — and how NAR plans to protect it.
This is the most candid legal conversation you’ll hear from inside NAR — and it’s one that every real estate professional should listen to.
Highlights
If you’ve ever wondered how legal decisions get made at NAR, how MLS policy is shaped, or why written buyer agreements matter so much post-settlement, this episode connects the dots. Waclawski’s clarity, directness and strategic thinking bring fresh energy to a legal department under pressure.
You’ll learn what “de-risking” really means, how governance may change going forward, what’s being done about buyer-side lawsuits, and why communication and transparency matter more than ever. Waclawski also breaks down what’s actually required by the NAR settlement — and why some agents still aren’t following the rules.
Don’t miss this important conversation — it’s required listening for anyone serious about understanding where the industry is headed next.
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