Robert Reffkin opinion
Opinion
Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings weighs in on law versus industry practice
by Robert Reffkin Mar 25
Compass, Rocket pledge to 'defend' its agents from MLSs in open letter
Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin urge MLS leaders to 'honor seller choice'
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
by Holly Brink Jan 27
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
Sale notices go out to Remine's creditors, MLSs
Any responses or objections to the $1.5M deal must be filed with Delaware's Chancery Court on or before May 1
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cash
The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy
While some MLS executives praised the 'flexibility' offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Mega MLSs are attempting to sell Remine — either whole or in parts
The joint venture formed by Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS has hired a firm to liquidate Remine's assets, a review of legal filings show
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 24
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos