Home prices could ‘trade like corporate shares’ thanks to iBuying, tech disruptors

Disruption is radically changing the homebuying process, according to Utah MLS leader Brad Bjelke. Other leaders around the country now have to decide how they’re going to respond. Continue reading

Here’s what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect

Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the U.S. Continue reading

How to modernize the MLS

New companies are using a combination of money, technology and data to deliver consumers an experience that is efficient, certain and convenient. And the clash between old and new is creating tribalism amongst players vying for the top of the heap. Not… Continue reading

Bright MLS debuts new pocket listing rule

Major East Coast multiple listing service Bright MLS announced Wednesday that it has rolled out a new policy on so-called “pocket listings,” requiring agents to add any properties they are publicly advertising to the system or, eventually, they’ll face… Continue reading

Las Vegas MLS to give agents new CRM, mobile app products

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors will now provide members with Prospects CRM and MLS-Touch, it was announced Monday. Continue reading

All Bright MLS members to get Remine Agent Pro

Remine Agent Pro includes a host of tools including a feature that predicts the likelihood a home will sell. Subscribers to Bright MLS now get it for free. Continue reading

Georgia MLS puts its members ahead of the curve with education

An educated agent is an empowered agent. So imagine what over 41,000 empowered agents would do for a market? That’s what Chief Marketing Officer John Ryan wondered when he explored options to enrich the offerings of Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Continue reading

Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key

Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force consumers onto the horns of dilemma. There’s a better way. Continue reading

National Association of Realtors mulls MLS pocket listing policy

The new policy is a response to limited-exposure and ‘coming soon’ marketing practices, and would require agents to share exclusive listings with MLS members. Continue reading

National Association of Realtors mulls MLS pocket listing policy

The new policy is a response to limited-exposure and ‘coming soon’ marketing practices, and would require agents to share exclusive listings with MLS members. Continue reading