Notably, the company will no longer require company owned brokerages, franchisees or affiliated agents to belong to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) or follow the NAR Code of Ethics or MLS Handbook. It will also "recommend and encourage" other changes to independently owned and operated franchise networks across the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA® and Sotheby's International Realty® brands.