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One of North Carolina’s largest multiple listing services has expanded into Georgia, adding more than 6,000 subscribers.

North Carolina Regional MLS — which will rebrand to a new, as-yet-undisclosed name on or before January 2025 — now has more than 19,000 agent, broker and appraiser subscribers after adding three Realtor association MLSs to its list of now-18 association owners.

Those MLSs are Savannah MLS (2,924 subscribers), Athens Area Association of Realtors and its Classic MLS (1,238 subscribers), and the Realtors of Greater Augusta (2,200 subscribers), adding 6,362 subscribers to NCRMLS. The switch to NCRMLS will go live in first-quarter 2025 for these subscribers.

“Georgia’s partnership with NCRMLS marks a significant advancement for real estate professionals in our region,” the three organizations said in a joint statement.

“This collaboration will establish a more comprehensive and interconnected MLS, providing access to a broader array of resources, information, connections, and opportunities. Ultimately, this development will empower our members to better serve their clients and grow their businesses.”

NCRMLS map as of July 2024

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“With Georgia’s partnership, NCRMLS is preparing to undergo a transformative moment, unveiling a new name and rebranding that reflects the unity and direction of our evolving organization,” said Daniel Jones, NCRMLS CEO, in a statement.

“This integration promises a seamless transition and enhanced technology, ensuring our members can continue working efficiently and effectively without disrupting their local MLS system. We are excited to embark on this journey of progress and innovation together, shaping the future of the MLS.”

Asked whether joining NCRMLS had anything to do with the commission lawsuits or settlements currently roiling the industry for any of the three joining organizations, past Savannah MLS Executive Officer Paula Nash told Inman the decision wasn’t directly related.

“Instead, it was a strategic move because Georgia was already planning to form its own regional MLS,” Nash said in a statement.

“By joining NCRMLS, the Georgia group could leverage the existing infrastructure and expertise of NCRMLS rather than starting from scratch with their own regional MLS. This decision was more about efficiency and practicality rather than being influenced by any legal issues faced by the organizations involved.”

Jones said the decision also benefited Georgia industry practitioners in the legal landscape.

“Centralizing operations eliminates confusion caused by various rules among different subscribers,” Jones said. “Having one set of rules is highly advantageous for subscribers in this complex legal environment. It streamlines processes, ensures consistency and promotes efficiency.”

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