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
Compass to debut physical, in-office book of private listings
The Compass Private Exclusive Book will be available for any agent to view in a Compass office. The book project comes as Compass increasingly makes private listings a core part of its strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
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
Bright MLS CEO checks Robert Reffkin on Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation
by Brian Donnellan Oct 10
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
13 questions about NAR's pocket listing policy answered
Before National Association of Realtors members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed common questions gathered by MLS executives