Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy, the rise of “co-living” and a Facebo… Continue reading
It was a big year for MLSs — pocket listings, bombshell lawsuits and the relentless march of technology all dominated MLS news. Here are the most noteworthy trends. Continue reading
The discount franchisor has consistently opposed pocket listing bans, and said in a new letter Tuesday that it was shocked by NAR’s response to its complaints. Continue reading
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday morning voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading
Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading
“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading
People need to stop thinking of coming soons and pocket listings as identical, they aren’t. The Clear Cooperation Policy needs to pass. Coming soon needs rules codified that are separate from private, off-MLS sales. Continue reading
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
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