Real estate industry experts say consolidation is the future
Realtor-owned MLS will have 85,000 members by end of 2017
Better services, economies of scale and tech advances propel consolidation
MRIS and TREND will merge with 7 other neighboring organizations
The state's northern MLS entertains the possibility of consolidation
California Regional MLS passes on licensing fees from third-party portals to some 1,300 member firms
Public filing reveals Tom Phillips will be new venture's CEO
Real estate consultants challenge MLSs to change
New hire will assist MLSs that want to explore mergers, data shares and other cooperative ventures
Panelist: Association execs resistant to change should step aside
California Regional MLS takes another step toward becoming a statewide entity
Consolidation is a big move
We have to determine the long-term goal before moving forward
Brokers are no longer taking a back seat
Consolidation means fewer costs and hassles for brokers, MLSs say