Major Midwest MLS throws support behind NAR's pocket listing policy
Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago and now supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 21
Agent-cutting, like TV cord-cutting, is hitting industry hard
Opinion
Real estate is experiencing its version of cord-cutting, as more consumers go directly to the listing agent to buy a home
by Brad Inman Oct 21
Home prices could 'trade like corporate shares' thanks to iBuying, tech disruptors
Disruption is radically changing the homebuying process, according to Utah MLS leader Brad Bjelke. Other leaders around the country now have to decide how they're going to respond
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Here's what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
How to modernize the MLS
Opinion
MLS leaders of today have the opportunity to go beyond being caretakers of an important institution, to be revolutionaries who leave a permanent legacy behind
by David Charron AND Robert Hahn Oct 16
Bright MLS debuts new pocket listing rule
The policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 16
A Las Vegas sign
The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors will now provide members with Prospects CRM and MLS-Touch
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
All Bright MLS members to get Remine Pro
Remine Pro includes a host of tools including a feature that predicts the likelihood that a home will sell. Subscribers to Bright MLS now get it for free
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key
Opinion
Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force them onto the horns of dilemma. There's a better way
by Russ Cofano Oct 2
National Association of Realtors mulls MLS pocket listing policy
The new policy is a response to limited-exposure and 'coming soon' marketing practices and would require agents to share exclusive listings with MLS members
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
MLS system 'in jeopardy,' facing existential threat from iBuyers
'We are playing dominoes when the new world’s playing 3D chess,' Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Are open houses worth it? How to ensure they’re not time-wasters
Opinion
If you plan properly and are strategic with your marketing, you’re more likely to land great offers that will lead to a sale
by John Giffen Sep 22
Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO
Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization's founder Tom Phillips departed
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Want to make your mark in luxury? Conquer these essentials
Opinion
If you want to be part of the 15% of your market, make sure you are exceptional in every aspect, from looking the part to cultivating your relationships — and all things in between
by Spyro Kemble Sep 6