Widow sues Compass for alleged abuse in pocket listing sale

The lawsuit alleges Compass agent Cory Cooper pressured an elderly homeowner to sell her property off the multiple listing service to a real estate investor he knew. Continue reading

MLS-listed homes sell for more, a new study claims. But there’s 1 twist

Critics raise issues over conclusion that listing homes on the MLS is what caused higher sales prices and faster transactions, especially if NAR rules mean MLSs have a thumb on the scale. Continue reading

Homes listed in the MLS sell faster and for nearly 17% more: Study

Bright MLS looked at 442,829 home sales across its six-state Mid-Atlantic footprint that sold over a 24-month period Continue reading

Bright MLS cracks down on abuse of pocket listing rule

A representative for the nation’s second-largest multiple listing service said that the “vast majority” of Clear Cooperation Policy complaints turn out not to be in violation. Continue reading