CMLS urges NAR to keep Clear Cooperation in new letter
CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the 'removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market' in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon
What's the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
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
Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
EXp not 'doing broker-to-broker compensation' — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
REcolorado buyer unveiled as questions and legal fights persist
The owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a title company executive. Now, an agent and local leader has received a cease and desist letter over her criticisms of the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 8
REColorado unveils interim CEO amid rocky ownership change
The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO during the transition
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
REColorado owners oust board amid plans to sell MLS
Owners of the 16th largest MLS in the country plan to sell to a newly formed private company called MAZL that is run by a person identified only as J. Burks
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Proposed sale of REcolorado to private equity firm raises alarms
The multiple listing service is one of the largest in the US. One board member who was part of a team trying to buy the MLS described being blindsided by the private equity deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
MLSs remain valuable tools after the NAR settlement
Opinion
Realtracs CEO Stuart White writes that MLSs have an enhanced role as a reliable resource to support professionals as they follow the development of new processes and procedures
by Stuart White Jun 10
Ohio multiple listing service MLS Now appoints new CEO
Garry Marsoubian previously held a leadership position at Bright MLS and has experience working with multiple listing services' data and technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4