Upstream initiative unveiled — with NAR partnership in hand
RPR to support 'key components' of private broker database
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Mysterious 'Upstream' initiative won't be consumer-facing
Database aimed at letting brokers send listing data wherever they wish
Where an MLS sees free leads for members, some brokers see competition
Large brokers withholding listings from MLS PIN's new public-facing website
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 29
Brokers say mysterious 'Upstream' initiative not intended to replace MLSs
The Realty Alliance warns of outside forces not beholden to industry rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 29
Proposal to require that MLSs facilitate broker AVMs raises thorny questions
Listing brokers would likely be unable to opt out of data feeds used to create automated valuations
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Zillow joins MLS data standardization group RESO
Trulia and The Realty Alliance are also new members
by Inman Apr 28
Big brokers want NAR to require that MLSs provide data for AVMs
Some MLSs argue that selling valuations to lenders is not part of marketing a property
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Nation's biggest MLS capable of taking listings from The Realty Alliance's secretive project
Former Zillow, MLS executive Bob Bemis warns MLSs that they must adapt or die
by Inman Apr 15
As real estate technology evolves, questions about roles of major players remain
MLSs, brokerages and tech companies will continue to grapple with control and use of real estate data
Real estate industry insights, hopes and predictions for the year ahead: Part 1
A look at issues that brokers, MLSs and Realtor associations will tackle in 2014
by Inman Dec 27
New 'lean MLS' platform pitched as a 'broker-centric alternative to Zillow and Trulia'
Solid Earth's Spring software lets brokers opt in to services
The Realty Alliance said to be planning national broker database to address grievances with MLSs
Colorado MLS adopts BIG technology that could allow it to take back control of listings
Aspen-Glenwood Springs MLS hasn't decided whether to drop ListHub as syndication partner
by Paul Hagey Nov 5
Broker perspective: 2 ways frustrations with MLSs might play out
A private network of 'coming soon' listings would allow members to control -- or suppress -- syndication
by Frank LLosa Oct 31
Thaw in broker, MLS relations? CEO of The Realty Alliance to sit on RESO's board
Craig Cheatham's participation in MLS data standards initiative could build support from brokerage community
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 24