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
Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation
Jon Coile, who is also a vice president at HomeServices of America, said Thursday that today's boundaries around MLS data make little sense
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
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
With 2 new MLS partnerships, CRMLS now claims 100K Realtors
The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors and the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors have both voted to use CRMLS for data and tech services
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
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
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
Zillow is working to block discriminatory ads on its website
The massive online company is working with the attorney general's office in Washington, D.C. The efforts come amid a growing interest in fighting real estate discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 22
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
3 Bay Area MLSs join forces to create shared database
RE California will synchronize data across multiple MLSs and is the latest example of cross-organization collaboration
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
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