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1. Michigan Realtors® Scores Legal Victory Highlighting the Value of Membership

Michigan Realtors® received great news from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan this past week. A lawsuit challenging the importance of the 3-way agreement and the benefits of Realtor® membership has been dismissed.

In granting our 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, the Court found that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, meaning the plaintiffs did not plausibly establish a legal cause of action.

By way of background, the plaintiffs brought this case against NAR, Michigan Realtors®, Realcomp, and three local associations, challenging membership requirements for local associations, Michigan Realtors®, and the NAR. We are extremely pleased with the result, as it reinforces the value of Realtor® membership, the resources available to members, and all the important work that occurs on behalf of our members.

We will continue to monitor the Court’s docket to determine any next steps. As it stands, this is a great outcome that supports the shared mission of Michigan Realtors® and its local association partners – providing advocacy, unparalleled professional development opportunities, and protecting private rights in the state of Michigan.

2. Register for Michigan Realtors® Presents: The Fair Housing Checklist | April 9

Michigan Realtors® Presents: The Fair Housing Checklist
April 9, 2026
10:00-11:00 AM
VIRTUAL EVENT
Registration: Free

This virtual educational initiative will feature one hour of Fair Housing CE Certified education. Michigan Realtors® Legal Team, Becky Berke and Brian Westrin will guide you through the checklist and help you stay compliant.

3. Policy Matters | Exemption From The Michigan Consumer Protection Act

4. Watch From The Mailbag | Earnest Money Deposits

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For more videos and transcripts, visit mirealtors.com.

5. Register for the Broker Summit | April 21, 2026 | Lansing

The Michigan Realtors® Broker Summit returns to the Lansing Center on April 21, 2026. This premier event brings together elite Brokers and Realtors® from across the state to tackle the market trends and business strategies directly impacting your bottom line.

Whether you are looking for powerful insights to scale your brokerage or the latest tools to navigate market complexities, the Summit is built for your professional success.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Michigan Realtors® Broker Summit

April 21, 2026

The Lansing Center

Lansing

Broker Summit Highlights:

Reception: Join us on April 20 at MP Social and network with Michigan's top industry leaders.
NAR Update: Gain a national perspective from Sherry Chris (Special Advisor, Brokerages, National Association of Realtors®) during our opening update.
Tailored Round Tables: Deep-dive sessions for both Small/Boutique and Large/Franchise Brokerages, featuring Nykea Pippion McGriff and Sherry Chris.
Financial Exploitation: Scott Teter (Department of Attorney General) explores the critical issue of financial exploitation and real estate scams.
Tech or Toy? Separating Innovation from Distraction: Nick Bailey reveals how to separate real innovation from distractions, so you can invest in tools that drive growth.
Legal & Policy Deep Dive: Stay “in the know” with a Public Policy Update from Brad Ward, Esq. and a special "Broker Edition" of the Legal Hotline Unplugged with our Expert Legal Team.

6. From The Mailbag | Question of The Week

Each month, we are taking the most recently asked questions from From The Mailbag and putting them in E-News.

QUESTION: I represent a buyer who placed an offer on a home for sale. The offer included a letter from my buyer explaining to the seller why the buyer was a good fit for the home and why the seller should accept the offer. The listing agent refused to deliver my buyer’s letter, claiming that to do so would violate Fair Housing law. Is this true?

ANSWER: Accepting buyer letters (also known as “love letters”) isn’t a Fair Housing violation per se, but such letters do pose various problems under the law. If a buyer letter contains identifying information relative to the buyer’s protected class (such as race or marital status) and the seller later rejects that offer, it raises the question . . . did the seller reject the offer because of its terms? Or because of the buyer’s protected class status? Given these concerns, sellers may decide to instruct their agent not to deliver any “love letter” that they receive from a potential buyer.

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For more legal Q&A, visit mirealtors.com .

7. Two Michigan Realtors® Named Top 50 Finalists in 30 Under 30 Class of 2026

Michigan Realtors® has two Top 50 finalists in the NAR Realtor® News 30 Under 30 program for 2026! Online voting for the 30 Under 30 Web Choice Award is now open and closes on April 15th. The candidate who receives the most online votes will secure a guaranteed spot in this year’s 30 Under 30 class and receive special recognition online.