Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here's what they said
Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
Is seamless data connection possible?
At ICNY, connecting big data to disparate systems remains big business and a big challenge, but attendees were reminded about what's at the heart of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
This was the year — and decade — of big money in real estate
Both 2019 and the decade leading to it were dominated by disruption. And the thing fueling that disruption was a whole lot of cash
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
2019 was the year of the multiple listing service
It was a big year for MLSs — pocket listings, bombshell lawsuits and the relentless march of technology all dominated MLS news. Here are the most noteworthy trends
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16
MRED debuts Google- and Amazon-enabled voice assistant
The new tool is the result of a partnership between the MLS and Voiceter Pro. It should let agents check the status of their listings and do other tasks entirely with voice commands
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 4
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
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
Tribus websites now voice-searchable with Restb.ai integration
Alt-attributes help search engines better identify pictures, which has value to property browsers. It also lets visually impaired people compare homes online
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 30
Redwood trees stretching in to the sky
The multiple listing service is the latest MLS to provide its subscribers with Remine Enterprise Pro, a new offering
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 24
Computer Vision
Midwest Real Estate Data is set to become the first multiple listing service in the nation to launch artificial intelligence-based compliance and listing input tools from startup Restb.ai
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
A misty graveyard
A recent piece in Forbes suggested the multiple listing service is on its way out thanks to startups such as REX, but backers tell Inman they're not worried
Chicago skyline
The Chicago-based company wants in on the age of disruption
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18