After pause, Utah MLS resumes Clear Cooperation enforcement

The Utah-based Realtor association has adopted Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings, introduced under NAR’S Multiple Listing Options for Sellers Policy. Continue reading

3 industry giants. 1 stage. The conversation real estate needs

At Inman On Tour Miami, learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded, passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download

There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow’s (and later, Redfin’s) ban on private listings marketed publicly. Continue reading

NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup

Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington. Continue reading

Bright MLS CEO: Time for fence-sitting is over. It’s time to decide

If you’re arguing for secrecy in a marketplace that is built on trust and efficiency, Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan writes, then maybe it’s not the model that’s outdated — maybe it’s the mindset. Continue reading

Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics

Available to agents whose sellers’ properties are leveraging Showcase, the insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention. Continue reading

Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics

Available to agents whose sellers’ properties are leveraging Showcase, the insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention. Continue reading

NWMLS shuts off Compass’ IDX feed amid private listing conflict

The IDX feed shutdown, which ended Thursday morning, came amid a battle that previously included accusatory Instagram posts between top executives and the specter of lawsuits. Continue reading

Sue Yannaccone reveals launch of new title venture ‘Upward Title’

The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry. Continue reading

Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability

MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties’ Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes. Continue reading