CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Risk Report

⚖️ Legal & Regulatory

The California Association of Realtors® is involved in multiple legal and regulatory matters that have potential implications for their operations. These activities include lawsuits and legislative changes affecting the housing market. Recently, a lawsuit concerning anticompetitive dues has been filed, signifying ongoing scrutiny in the industry.

• California broker sues NAR over "anticompetitive" dues 🗓 2025-06-09.
• A lawsuit regarding MLS access was dismissed in California 🗓 2024-11-20.
• NAR faced another antitrust accusation over its three-way membership agreement 🗓 2024-11-13.
• A lawsuit backed by C.A.R. was filed against the city of Los Angeles over abandoned rezoning commitments 🗓 2025-02-14.

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

The operational environment for the California Association of Realtors® is currently under strain due to broader industry challenges, including a significant downturn in the housing market. This is exacerbated by economic concerns which impact business continuity and operational risk.

• California housing market faced a major downturn amid economic concerns 🗓 2025-06-27.
• Southern California housing market saw a dramatic decline in sales 🗓 2025-06-20.
• Reports indicate homeowners insurance crisis affecting home sales 🗓 2025-06-02.