NAR: Don’t work without a written listing agreement

Some agents may be tempted to advertise a property without a written and signed listing agreement in place to avoid having to enter the listing into their local multiple listing service. The National Association of Realtors has some advice: Don’t do it. Continue reading

Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings clears hurdle

Proposal now moves to the National Association of Realtors’ board of directors, but bitterness over the Clear Cooperation Policy’s office exclusives exemption lingers. Continue reading

Why the nation’s largest MLS is declaring Saturday a work day

In a bid to close a pocket listing loophole, CRMLS created the change to prevent agents who publicly advertise a listing on a Friday from waiting until Monday to submit it to the MLS. Continue reading

Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy

Several MLSs are adding a “Coming Soon” status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines for violations. Continue reading

Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy

Several MLSs are adding a “Coming Soon” status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines for violations. Continue reading

Petition seeks to overturn NAR pocket listing ban

The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners, and that it should be reversed. Continue reading

‘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