MLS Evolution: Adapting to Change and Broker Outreach
The MLS landscape is shifting. Adaptive strategies, broker incentives, and clear communication are crucial for MLS success in the post-Sitzer/Burnett era. Market consolidation adds pressure.
RealEstateNews.com Welcomes Andrea Brambila: Real Estate Journalism
RealEstateNews.com welcomes Andrea Brambila, an experienced real estate journalist covering legal and policy issues. The site focuses on neutral news, innovation, and the evolving real estate landscape. Subscribing supports quality journalism.
Stellar’s Cowen Reflects on Realty & MLS Future
Cowen reflects on 42 years in realty, emphasizing MLS importance, data consolidation, and agent success through connection and service at Stellar. The future of MLS relies on data and solutions.
MetroTex & CCAR Merger: Creating a Real Estate Powerhouse
MetroTex and Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) merge, forming a 40,000-member real estate powerhouse. Benefits include enhanced advocacy, streamlined processes, and reduced costs. FGC MLS upgrades Matrix system.
MLS vs. Zillow: Real Estate Listing Strategies & Market Dynamics
Discussion on MLS, Zillow, and competitive real estate listing strategies. Explores data monetization, exclusive listings, and the balance between brokerage innovation and market reach. Also discuss Fair housing concerns.
Jacobi vs. Reffkin: Real Estate Industry Debate & NAR’s Future
Jacobi and Reffkin clash publicly over private listings, signaling industry change. Jacobi urges NAR to empower local MLSs. He cautions Compass's private network could backfire, but forecasts a stronger, decentralized NAR.
MLS Market Transition: Bright MLS Takes the Lead
MLS analysis reveals market transition with Bright MLS becoming No. 1, surpassing California Regional MLS. Non-Realtor subscribers increase, widening the gap between Realtors and MLS users.
CMLS Appoints Rene Galicia as COO: MLS Data Sharing & Market Expansion
Rene Galicia appointed COO of CMLS, aiming to enhance MLS experience, promote a healthy property market, and drive transparency. Data sharing activated between companies. Market expansion focus.
Real Estate, MLS & Trust: Scott on Exclusives & NAR
Scott discusses MLS value, agent trust, and NAR's role in real estate. He emphasizes complete exposure for sellers and addresses privacy concerns in listings. $1.8B/yr market investment.
Compass’ Private Listings: Innovation or MLS Alternative?
Compass launches 'Private Exclusives Book' for off-MLS listings, sparking debate. Is it innovative or a move against MLS? Concerns raised about fair housing and access.
Zillow’s Listing Criteria: Transparency and IDX Rules
Zillow's listing criteria and IDX rules are discussed. NAR's choice emphasizes transparency. Concerns about off-MLS listings and potential consumer harm are highlighted. Zillow defends its standards against anticompetitive claims.
Tech Bytes: Markt, Voiceflip partner on AI-powered MLS tool
But Markt General Manager Betsy Hanson said in a news release that the tool will also "give MLS subscribers quick and accurate answers, freeing our staff for bigger challenges" by helping to lighten the load of administrative duties, improve service speed, lower operational costs and enhance member interactions.
Under pressure from NAR, Phoenix Realtors cuts MLS Choice
A separate statement shared later by Phoenix Realtors CEO Andy Fegley included additional details about how his organization and NAR "worked together to clarify the marketing around MLS Choice" and assuage concerns that the offering "conferred local association membership, caused confusion for consumers and weakened the Realtor brand."