New step-by-step merger guide tackles MLS dysfunction
Trade groups say MLS consolidations can remove inefficiencies for brokers and agents
Mic drop: MLSs heed broker wishes, announce merger deal
Northern Colorado and Denver-based MLSs ink agreement
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Why MLSs should charge more, play nice with brokers and merge already
'MLS 2020 Agenda' report compiles challenges and solutions from key stakeholders
What do brokers want more than MLS mergers? Power
Brokers call for broker-based MLS governance, more transparency from NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 18
SmartMLS merger goes live in record time
Division between the now-combined MLSs in the state would have 'guaranteed irrelevance'
Colorado brokers ask for merger, but one MLS says 'no'
Brokers say single database would enable them to 'remain relevant and valuable to the people who pay us'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 26
'Aggressive' deadline set for thorny MLS merger in Colorado
Despite early resistance, two of the Centennial State's largest MLSs took one step closer to the altar
Members approve merger to form 3rd largest Realtor association
Vote attracts 'record' turnout, Florida Realtor associations say
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
One of the nation's largest MLSs in the works
The Realtors of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale will offer local governance, increased services to agents
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Should MLSs force agent membership? NAR policy up for review
Broker pushes for 'MLS of Choice' policy change
Colorado MLSs embark on 'highly charged' merger talks
In letter, big brokers ask for creation of a single database no later than Jan. 1, 2018
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
5 MLSs, 1 county: SmartMLS advances consolidation in Connecticut
Consumers expect that agents are able to access a complete inventory of properties for sale, MLSs say
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Two roads merging into one
Associations say the move could enhance services for their 22,000-plus members
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
MLS cuts off data share after rejection of buyout offer
IRES proposes cooperation talks with MLSs statewide
What's NAR's role when Realtor associations go to war?
Trade group offers advice on avoiding costly litigation
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25