Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS
A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they've sold in the state and seen 'a price drop or significant days on market'
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns 'exclusionary' tactics
The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as 'gatekeepers.' The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as 'hoarding inventory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Monestier hero
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 27
Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Washington was the first U.S. state that saw a confirmed case of the coronavirus. A month and a half later the real estate industry soldiers on amid the chaos
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
An MLS is making it easier to find ADA-compliant properties
Northwest Multiple Listing Service will break accessibility features down into 12 categories for disabled homebuyers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8