Multiple listing services to real estate brokers: You complete us
Greg Robertson, Joshua Coleman, Amy Gorce and Gene Millman debated whether the relationship between MLSs and brokers has improved over the past decade during a session at Inman Connect
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 10
Nation's 2 largest multiple listing services ink massive tech deal
The blockbuster deal between California Regional MLS and Bright MLS will pave the way for the development and launch of technology products for more than 200,000 subscribers nationwide
Nation's largest MLS adds a far-flung neighbor to the north
The Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors has shut down its own MLS in favor of joining the California Regional MLS
New Realtor-owned statewide MLS to launch in Louisiana
Roam MLS will have 78% of Realtors in the state as subscribers and cover listings from Central Louisiana to the Gulf Coast
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
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
California Regional MLS gets closer to statewide goal
The High Desert Association of Realtors will no longer operate its own MLS and its 1,700 members are now CRMLS subscribers
Ohio's largest MLS rebrands with an eye on consolidation
MLS Now CEO Carl DeMusz: 'We endeavor to be really good neighbors, but hey — if it leads to a first dance, we’d love that'
Texas MLS expands into Louisiana
Dallas-based North Texas Real Estate Information Systems adds Northwest Louisiana Association of Realtors to its shareholders
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 15
Coronavirus may accelerate MLS consolidation
The pandemic is forcing MLSs and agents to adopt innovations faster, according to panelists at the first virtual MLS Association Executives Session for the National Association of Realtors' midyear conference
Why isn’t there more MLS consolidation? 3 benefits members could reap
Opinion
It’s time to reset, look at the benefits and stop being afraid of paperwork, profits and logistics
by Troy Palmquist Aug 29
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After 26 years, the third largest multiple listing service in the US and the largest in Florida will change its name from My Florida Regional
Florida's largest multiple listing service adds Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Association of Realtors is joining My Florida Regional MLS to get access to more tech tools and listings
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
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NorthstarMLS is joining forces with Southeast Minnesota Realtors (SEMR) to offer cost savings and better efficiency to 88% of the state's real estate pros
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
'Pre-nup' fight scuttles merger of Colorado's two largest MLSs
REcolorado and Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) call off proposed consolidation after over a year of talks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25