DOJ's data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations
The statement regarding a lawsuit against pork producers notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law 'even without proof of an agreement to fix prices'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 16
Ocusell launches with goal to heal MLS, tech vendor relationships
Software intends to reduce the long burdensome and unpredictable business rules and dated, stringent input regulations required by most MLSs for brokers to interact with them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 22
Why an open ecosystem is 'greater than the sum of its parts'
Opinion
An open ecosystem can offer a central location for the property, transaction, consumer and business data that drives business. It offers greater flexibility and scale for agents and brokers
by Simon Chen Apr 6
Mega MLSs join forces in common database
NorthstarMLS and MARIS hope to help smaller MLSs keep their autonomy while cutting down costs for brokers and agents and helping them provide better service to consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
RealScout launches its 15th Buyer Graph in Virginia Beach
8 brokerages have partnered to launch the Virginia Beach Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits
by Marian McPherson May 26
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A panel discussion at ICLV explored how adopting modern data standards can make the real estate industry more efficient
by Inman Aug 27
Leadership Lens: It's easier to be the agent of change
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shares his thoughts on what leadership really looks like for the real estate industry
by Matthew Shadbolt Feb 14
Why more MLSs and associations will merge in 2017
Better services, economies of scale and tech advances propel consolidation
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 30
Should your MLS consider consolidating?
Opinion
A look at the changing real estate landscape
by Kevin McQueen Feb 19
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California MLSs will pull listing data from each other's systems
MRIS
New venture could mean 10 percent of the Realtor population under one roof.
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 10
Why real estate data is a 'golden ticket'
Opinion
Brokerages should be the Charlies of this story
by James Harrison Aug 21
Big MLS data-sharing venture, CARETS, says it's prepared for loss of 2 members
Four remaining MLSs committed to operating Southern California venture through 2016
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 18
MLS data-sharing spat highlights tensions over efforts to build California statewide MLS
Prospects dim that CRMLS, CLAW will continue to share listings data
Prospect of dueling MLSs fuels merger of 2 Realtor associations on Florida's 'Space Coast'
Melbourne association pulls out of My Florida Regional MLS, joins Space Coast instead