Listing agents dropped from NAR's controversial attribution proposal
A requirement to display listing firm contact information 'at least as prominently as any other contact information' was stricken from the proposal, which passed on Saturday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 15
A real estate agent showing a home to a family
Citing 'acquisition anxiety' after Zillow's deal with ShowingTime, MLS Aligned has purchased the technology behind real estate messaging and showing platform Agent Inbox
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings clears hurdle
Proposal now moves to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors, but bitterness over the Clear Cooperation Policy's office exclusives exemption lingers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
NAR shelves controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings
Following spirited discussions, a trade group committee approved 8 MLS standards that will now go to the NAR board of directors on Nov. 13
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
National Association of Realtors mulls MLS fee change
The change would require that the charge be 'reasonably related to the actual costs of serving those members' 
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
Why real estate is in jeopardy
'It's sort of a free-for-all,' one speaker said at Tuesday's Council of Multiple Listing Services event in Washington, DC. 'We have people coming in and looting in the industry.'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15
Cheers clinking wine glasses
MLSs in Arizona, Wisconsin, California, Oregon and Utah are launching 'MLS Aligned,' a new company to share tech development, resources and data. But will that make life easier for agents and clients?
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 21
Arizona Regional MLS and Wisconsin's Metro MLS team up from across the country
Through joint venture, MLSs aim to provide cost-effective benefits and services to all broker and agent members
Champion of real estate initiatives receives MLS award
John Mosey of NorthstarMLS recognized for contributions to MLS industry
Meet Caitlin McCrory, NAR's new millennial MLS manager
Trade group: New hire brings smarts, energy, and MLS and association experience to the table
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 27
Does the MLS limit progress?
Two sides of one heated debate hashed out the question. Who won?
by Amber Taufen Jan 27