WATCH: Pocket listing ban will have 'huge impact on consumers'
A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday that NAR's recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone
by Inman Feb 14
Bright MLS: No fines issued as pocket listing ban kicks in
The mid-Atlantic group fines brokers $5K for marketing listings without putting them in the MLS. But days after those fines went into effect, everyone appears to be complying
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
Pocket listing ban will have 'huge impact on consumers'
A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday that NAR's recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
This was the year — and decade — of big money in real estate
Both 2019 and the decade leading to it were dominated by disruption. And the thing fueling that disruption was a whole lot of cash
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
2019 was the year of the multiple listing service
It was a big year for MLSs — pocket listings, bombshell lawsuits and the relentless march of technology all dominated MLS news. Here are the most noteworthy trends
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Dec 13
Assist-2-Sell 'shocked and dismayed' at NAR response to pocket listing concerns
The discount franchisor has consistently opposed pocket listing bans, and said in a new letter Tuesday that it was shocked by NAR's response to its complaints
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties
Agents who violated the MLS's new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban
The Council of Multiple Listing Services, which represents more than 200 local MLSs, argues in favor of a policy floated last month by the National Association of Realtors
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban
In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won't hurt discount brokerages
Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday that the rule will still allow discount brokerages to customize commission offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban
The discount brokerage argued in a letter that Bright MLS's new policy banning pocket listings will 'act as a restraint of trade'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
A 30-year history of hybrid brokerages
A year-by-year look at new real estate business models
by Paul Hagey Jul 16