Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program
Bright Steps includes extra granular data about the market, new virtual showing capabilities, webinars and other tools
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Redfin still seeing strong demand but with fewer people in the pipeline
Redfin President of Operations Scott Nagel said he doesn't think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Northwest MLS halts open houses amid coronavirus crisis
The Washington-based multiple listing service has disabled the open house feature in its tech platform, meaning agents won't be able to input, search or view open houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
In era of disruption, outsider leaders are a key to survival
Numerous leaders at real estate companies today stepped into their roles without prior real estate experience. They say that was actually an advantage
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 9
Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?
Let's get real with newbies about what they need to spend to run their businesses
by Nicole Solari Mar 2
Screenshot of NAR petition
The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners and that it should be reversed
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 25
Gary Keller, Josh Team on why they copied the portals: 'All this chaos'
Keller Williams' new consumer app tries to give homebuyers and sellers exactly what they want — and strip away everything they don't
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
CRMLS leaps from the West Coast to offer vendor services to Louisiana
Greater Southern MLS will use the California Regional Multiple Listing Service for tech and support services as it tries to build a statewide multiple listing service in Louisiana
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
Big money and MLS disruption are 'here to stay'
Experts said Friday that the multiple listing service landscape is likely to see continued technology innovation, as well as consolidation, in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation
Jon Coile, who is also a vice president at HomeServices of America, said Thursday that today's boundaries around MLS data make little sense
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Palm Springs MLS brings back Vesta Plus amid member demand
Members of the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors will now get to choose between 2 software providers
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 27
Houston Association of Realtors to raise fees for first time in 20 years
The $15 increase on subscriber fees will fund an expanded advertising budget, new tech development and increased costs associated with website security and mapping fees
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Colorado MLSs team up to share data
More than 36,000 real estate professionals will now have access to listing data shared between three different MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
Jim Harrison out at MLSListings, now consulting for Compass
Harrison was first put on leave last fall. His official departure from the Northern California MLS took place in December
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10