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
The Real Word: What the 'clear cooperation' rule really means
SmartMLS CEO Kathy Elson expands on the ins and outs of the pocket listing ban
by Byron Lazine Feb 7
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
The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, a new co-living trend, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 24
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
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
13 questions about NAR's pocket listing policy answered
Before National Association of Realtors members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed common questions gathered by MLS executives
Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo
'Clear Cooperation Policy' will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS's rule
Why 'coming soon' listings need to be governed
Opinion
People need to stop thinking of coming soons and pocket listings as identical. They aren’t, and they each need their own rules
by Jay Thompson Nov 6
National Association of Realtors mulls MLS pocket listing policy
The new policy is a response to limited-exposure and 'coming soon' marketing practices and would require agents to share exclusive listings with MLS members
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1