Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download
There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly
by Christy Murdock Apr 18
NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup
Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability
Opinion
MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties' Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes
by Nina Dosanjh Apr 15
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp's Leo Pareja
Opinion
CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on
by Leo Pareja Apr 10
NAR, MLS and how to market your next listing: The Download
Amid layoffs at NAR, the new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings policy drew scrutiny as MLSs scramble to implement its rollout
by Christy Murdock Apr 5
Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 4
Dwiggins: Latest changes to CCP are 'exclusionary and predatory'
Opinion
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins looks at the latest changes to Clear Cooperation and offers predictions for how they'll impact the wider real estate market
by James Dwiggins Apr 3
North Texas MLS names Chris Carrillo as next CEO
Carillo has been active in the industry for 26 years and has served as Metro MLS CEO in Milwaukee for the last 14 years. His appointment will begin on June 1
Agents grow more discontented with their profession, and with NAR
A new survey shows that fewer agents want to recommend their job to others and that, in the wake of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement, more are dissatisfied with the trade group
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Agents feel joy, rage, confusion over Clear Cooperation ruling
Some respondents to Inman's Pulse survey seemed furious, while others were pleased, especially at the fact that CCP had been preserved. Still, multiple respondents simply expressed confusion
EXCLUSIVE: Restb.ai leads 10 more MLSs in march to data efficiency
10 more multiple listing services have hired Barcelona’s Restb.ai to amp up the pace and sophistication of how listing data is populated, made compliant and broadcast to consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Your Clear Cooperation, Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings FAQ
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford dives into a high-level overview of the changes to CCP and the larger issues that will arise from its implementation
by Carl Medford Mar 31
NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency
Opinion
Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today's real estate marketplace
by Justin Haag Mar 31