NAR board votes to require addresses on MLS listings
The ongoing, controversial debate surrounding pocket listings finds some resolution, with NAR voting to make addresses immediately available to other MLS subscribers. Here are the details.
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
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, MLSs seek to avoid disclosing competition documents in pocket listing suit
The PLS wants info on Upstream, the DANGER Report, the Clear Cooperation Policy and antitrust inquiries from the DOJ or FTC. Realtors say producing these documents would impose 'substantial burdens' on them
New NAR policy requires MLSs to process complaints anonymously upon request
Trade group passes new standards for MLSs and local Realtor associations. Future NAR leaders will also have to pass a social media background check
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
An empty seat at a board room table
The trade organization said on Friday that the changes will 'raise the bar on the professionalism and private speech of America’s 1.4 million Realtors'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
Days on market is a 'mess.' Should there be a national policy?
Inman Connect Now panelists discuss consumer confusion, "gaming" DOM and the industry's appetite for a new National Association of Realtors MLS policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 16
NAR board approves policy giving brokers back their MLS data
The trade group said new policy will allow brokers to innovate and develop new ways of delivering services to consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15
Proposed NAR policy may give brokers back their MLS data
A data feed of a broker's own data would support multiple systems that brokers use to do business, according to The Realty Alliance
No anti walking
The National Association of Realtors’ board approved 5 new policies designed to improve public trust in the profession
NAR in talks with Google on broker links, postpones vote
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman says Google discussion is 'sea change' for National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 26
Redfin CEO: 'The stability of the marketplace has been undermined'
Glenn Kelman discusses his brokerage's new listing attribution proposal, pocket listings, the inventory shortage and more in our exclusive interview
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Home shopper home searcher homebuyer
The hi-tech brokerage thinks NAR should require websites to display a specific type of link back to brokers, changing how Zillow and realtor.com work
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
What you need to know about NAR's new MLS policy changes
The trade group’s board addressed photo copyright violations and adopted new ‘MLS of Choice’ measures for commercial exchanges
by Andrea V. Brambila May 31
NAR says it won't turn back the clock on antitrust
Trade group addresses worries over real estate competition
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 19
Agents and brokers: Weigh in on 'MLS of Choice' while you can
NAR advisory board to draw up policy changes next week
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 18