‘Beats a poke in the eye’: MLS pays brokers $300K for closed listings

Keller Williams, Benchmark Realty, Parks Realty and Village Real Estate have earned the largest slice of Realtracs Rewards, which is designed to increase participation in the MLS Continue reading

WATCH: Pocket listing ban will have ‘huge impact on consumers’

A pair of industry leaders argued at Inman Connect New York that NAR’s recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone. Continue reading

The Real Word: What the ‘clear cooperation’ rule really means

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole get their questions about the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy answered by SmartMLS CEO Kat… Continue reading

Pocket listing ban will have ‘huge impact on consumers’

A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday at Inman Connect New York that NAR’s recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone. Continue reading

The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy

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

2019 was the year of the Multiple Listing Service

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

Assist-2-Sell ‘shocked and dismayed’ at NAR response to pocket listing concerns

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

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

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

NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy

In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday morning voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading

13 questions about NAR’s pocket listing policy answered

Before NAR members debate a controversial pocket listing policy Saturday, the trade group addressed some common questions gathered by MLS executives. Continue reading