NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass
NWMLS says there are significant parallels between issues raised in its own lawsuit with Compass and one involving Zillow
Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market
Opinion
This is about more than a competitive edge. It's about market openness and transparency
by America Foy Mar 4
How strict are the MLSs? Here's how Compass saw it
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system
by Taylor Anderson Jan 20
Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
Judge denies NWMLS request to stay discovery, moving the needle forward for Compass
An order signed by US District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on Wednesday denied NWMLS's request to stay discovery while the court considers its motion to dismiss the case
Inman celebrates its 2025 Inman Innovator Award winners
At Inman Connect San Diego, Inman unveiled the winners of its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry
by Inman Aug 1
Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings
As Compass called NWMLS a 'monopoly' and said its policies amount to an anticompetitive boycott, NWMLS called the brokerage's arguments 'nonsensical'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists
Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry
by Inman Jul 15
NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
The 32K-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing Compass 'cannot have it both ways' by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
'NAR needs to get out of the MLS business': Windermere's Jacobi
Opinion
MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes
by OB Jacobi Jun 27
Court sets trial date for Compass suit despite Northwest MLS protest
Judge Jamal N. Whitehead agreed to have the case heard by a jury in June 2026 at Compass's request and over NWMLS's objection that choosing a date was 'premature'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 25
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman 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 May 30
Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk's closure: Inman 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 May 23
Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: 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 May 16
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9