Here are all the resources you need to prepare for the Aug. 17 transition
Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you'll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance
Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Here's how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints as the industry shifts
by Summer Goralik Jul 16
What Microsoft's Bing portal controversy says about MLS value
Opinion
Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there's a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated
by Sam DeBord Jul 16
North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion
North Carolina Regional MLS's subscriber count is now more than 19K after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Appeals court denies NAR rehearing request of DOJ probe
The latest order by a court of appeals in Washington, DC, means the DOJ is free to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on 'historically common practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS
DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 10
No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement
The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250M in April
Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate
The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank
by Sean Frank Jul 9
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
Matterport teams with FBS in first partnership since CoStar purchase
The deal will allow Matterport tours to accompany listing pages, with the dimensions and square footage of each property autofilled in a bid to reduce the risk of faulty data entry, executives say
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 2
Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs
Opinion
Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what's great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively
by Bill Fowler Jul 2
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
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
MLS PIN forges ahead with rule changes over DOJ objections
Effective immediately, listing brokers and agents can submit for-sale listings to the MLS without offering any cooperating compensation to the buyer broker
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27