Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
Opinion
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what's best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write
CMLS anticipates Galicia's expertise in MLS policy will help guide members 'through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices'
Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS on Wednesday
Any responses or objections to the $1.5M deal must be filed with Delaware's Chancery Court on or before May 1
In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR's no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers
There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly
Opinion
If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn't jumping on the bandwagon
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
As the debate over Clear Cooperation has hit a peak, the new study suggests seller flexibility may not mean much when it comes to looking at hard numbers from MLS transactions in the last year
While some MLS executives praised the 'flexibility' offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates