Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO

Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization’s founder Tom Phillips departed. Continue reading

Why isn’t there more MLS consolidation? 3 benefits members could reap

With all the advantages that come with consolidations and mergers, some associations still find it difficult. But why? I’m a member of two associations that were recently on the verge of becoming one. Unfortunately, due to lack of member votes and the … Continue reading

Redfin to publicly display buyers’ agent commissions on all listings

The online brokerage believes that displaying buyer’s agent commissions will add transparency and lead to a more efficient housing marketplace. Continue reading

WATCH: How can MLSs evolve to work with iBuyers?

Is there a way to entice iBuyers to become MLS members? How do we identify and work with this new data in innovative ways? Emily Chenevert, CEO of Austin Board of Realtors, lead a panel discussion at Inman Connect Las Vegas debating the merits of iBuye… Continue reading

With Canadian funding, Real Estate Webmasters looks to build European MLS

Real Estate Webmasters has earned funding from a unique government of Canada business loan program — REW put up $2.58 million, and Canada is matching it — and is aiming to build an international, multilingual multiple listing service. Continue reading

With Canadian funding, Real Estate Webmasters looks to build European MLS

Real Estate Webmasters has earned funding from a unique government of Canada business loan program — REW put up $2.58 million, and Canada is matching it — and is aiming to build an international, multilingual multiple listing service. Continue reading

National Association of Realtors asks judge to toss antitrust suits

A pair of lawsuits could upend how compensation works, but NAR believes the cases “are wrong on the facts, wrong on the economics and wrong on the law.” Continue reading

Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners

Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners

Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs

The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology. Continue reading