Frank Major, trailblazer who carved path as Bright MLS's first CTO, dies
Major was known for his kindness, brilliance and contributions to real estate innovation. 'Like many of us, I will greatly miss his friendship,' Bright MLS Chief Executive Brian Donnellan said
NAR listing broker attribution policy deadline delayed at midyear
MLSs will have 6 more months to implement the policy as well as a single data feed policy, NAR's director of engagement told the Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee Wednesday
NAR buyer broker commission policy moves ahead after close vote
After vigorous debate at the trade group's multiple listing service committee, the proposal heads to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors on Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 15
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
Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation
Jon Coile, who is also a vice president at HomeServices of America, said Thursday that today's boundaries around MLS data make little sense
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Bright MLS debuts new pocket listing rule
The policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO
Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization's founder Tom Phillips departed
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
WATCH: How can MLSs evolve to work with iBuyers?
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, industry experts consider how we can move MLSs into the future to work with iBuyer data in new ways
by Inman Aug 26
MRIS shareholders approve nation's next mega MLS: Bright MLS
MRIS and TREND will merge with 7 other neighboring organizations
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 15
MRIS and TREND serve up combined listing feed in advance of merger
Consolidation means fewer costs and hassles for brokers, MLSs say
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 20
Some groups don't get a say in the great portal debate
We need to have some important conversations, and some people aren't invited
by Jon Coile Feb 10
Hook millennial buyers: Tell them real estate is like sex
Encourage potential young homeowners to think long-term
by Jon Coile Jan 7