Timeline: Real estate's Upstream project then and now

This timeline of events shows how the National Association of Realtor’s Upstream project has unfolded each step of the way.

by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 31
What does Upstream have to show for itself?
NAR’s committed $15 million in funding from member dues, but the project remains 1.5 years behind schedule
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 31
What is a buyer's agent worth?
Opinion
Let’s refocus on delivering quality service by throwing out the rules
by Greg Fox Oct 25
Austin Realtor rebels win open board seats in election
'Agents for change' rally for open communication, transparency for Austin Board of Realtor members
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Most MLSs 'not sure' if they'll work with Upstream
CMLS survey finds lackluster support for industry initiatives costing millions
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
5 MLS hangups dragging real estate down
CMLS 2017 Best Practices Survey Report reveals areas that need the most improvement
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
Hail an agent like an Uber: MLS debuts on-demand showings app
REcolorado and ArriveHome say the tech will boost agent efficiency and give consumers what they want
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 29
Thanks, Apple: Real estate apps just got a huge AR boost
Latest iOS operating system means a whole new (augmented) world
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
Mic drop: MLSs heed broker wishes, announce merger deal
Northern Colorado and Denver-based MLSs ink agreement
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Google exec gives MLS leaders a major reality check
'Information has no value,' Jaime Casap tells a room full of listing data gatekeepers
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
Real estate leaders declare 'the MLS moment' is here
Council of MLSs kicks off annual event saying 'we can make homebuying better'
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
The NYT gives brokers what they want: free, exclusive leads
'The Gray Lady' ends paid listing program amid turmoil between NYC brokerages and Zillow Group
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 12
Forced MLS membership no more? The time for 'choice' is now
A proposed rule change would mean brokers and agents couldn't be charged fees by MLSs they don’t wish to use
by Sam DeBord Sep 11
Why MLSs should charge more, play nice with brokers and merge already
'MLS 2020 Agenda' report compiles challenges and solutions from key stakeholders
'Ethics Adventure' training game uses interactive story to teach
The mobile game walks users through NAR's Code of Ethics
by Amber Taufen Sep 5
How C.A.R. is elevating women in real estate leadership
An upcoming report will feature in-depth interviews with women brokers
by Amber Taufen Aug 23