'Get comfortable with the uncomfortable': How to build diversity in real estate
Panelists at the Council of Multiple Listing Services conference discussed on Thursday why inclusivity makes business sense
housing market
'Real estate professionals and the people they serve need to know what is happening — and not happening — in the real estate market right now,' trade group says
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
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
Multiple listing service 'globalists' warn against 'protectionism'
MLSs that don't collaborate or consolidate could leave members vulnerable, panelists said at Inman Connect
by Teke Wiggin Feb 4
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
The technology behind cryptocurrency has been hyped for years, but panelists at the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) are bullish on its future for real estate
How unproductive agents are bringing real estate down
Council of Multiple Listing Services leadership urged members to break the status quo at its annual conference kickoff
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 27
The government wants to know what's up with real estate pocket listings
NAR's Melanie Wyne and industry attorney Mitch Skinner discuss federal regulators' concerns ahead of June real estate competition workshop
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
Overcoming broker objections, sideswipes and undermining of the MLS
What are MLSs doing right, and what are they doing wrong?
by Inman Dec 4
New step-by-step merger guide tackles MLS dysfunction
Trade groups say MLS consolidations can remove inefficiencies for brokers and agents
Most MLSs 'not sure' if they'll work with Upstream
CMLS survey finds lackluster support for industry initiatives costing millions
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
Thanks, Apple: Real estate apps just got a huge AR boost
Latest iOS operating system means a whole new (augmented) world
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
Mic drop: MLSs heed broker wishes, announce merger deal
Northern Colorado and Denver-based MLSs ink agreement
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Google exec gives MLS leaders a major reality check
'Information has no value,' Jaime Casap tells a room full of listing data gatekeepers
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14