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
DashCMA announces report sharing
An Inman Innovator Award 2019 finalist, Karen Abram's dashCMA can now share its unique property valuations with buyers and sellers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
Southern California MLS teams up with massive CRMLS
The Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors has contracted with CRMLS to handle support and tech tasks
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 26
CRMLS strikes a deal with BoxMLS to offer open platform
Through the deal, CRMLS's 98K-plus agents will get access to modern MLS search tools, MLS-compliant virtual office websites and branded mobile apps
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
MLS system 'in jeopardy,' facing existential threat from iBuyers
'We are playing dominoes when the new world’s playing 3D chess,' Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
CRMLS now offers unlimited custom IDX links through Absolute Strategic Agent partnership
Members of the nation’s largest MLS now have the ability to create custom IDX links for homes, neighborhoods and other localized marketing campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 11
Is US government investigating MLSs and vendors for antitrust?
The Department of Justice is reportedly demanding CoreLogic and other MLS vendors hand over information related to buyer broker commissions
by Patrick Kearns May 21
A man giving a presentation
Keller Willams agent Karen Abram used advertising industry experience to build this sleek, powerful CMA tool that launches with multiple MLSs this month
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 18
A blue whale
For the first time, consulting firm tallies members in state and local associations and MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
LionDesk's suite of tools now available to CRMLS members
Considered the first deal between an MLS of this size and a CRM, LionDesk joins Remine and RPR in the MLS’s list of service providers
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24
MLS-Touch app now available to California Regional MLS members
The app allows users to search for information on local listings, including live market statistics and comparables
Sandicor internal feud settled, creating new San Diego MLS
Parties say agents and brokers will continue to have access to countywide listing data
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 26
Rooftops of Houses in California
Eight multiple listings services covering about 325,000 agents and brokers nationwide have unveiled a new strategy to update their infrastructure
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 20
California Regional MLS gets 'aggressive' about expansion
Nation's largest multiple listing service takes on new territories, says a single source of property data in the Golden State is for the industry's own good
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 15
A national MLS? C.A.R. livestream suggests strong appetite
But also pushback and many obstacles in the way...
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 16