Trade groups say MLS consolidations can remove inefficiencies for brokers and agents
Broker pushes for 'MLS of Choice' policy change
Real estate industry experts say consolidation is the future
Better services, economies of scale and tech advances propel consolidation
New hire will assist MLSs that want to explore mergers, data shares and other cooperative ventures
Inman survey respondents cited possibility of better services, reduced fees, increased efficiency
Survey: Vast majority of respondents do not feel membership is a choice
Trade group says it will work with Council of MLSs to keep Realtors at the center of the transaction
Brokers are no longer taking a back seat