Bright becomes first multiple listing service to hire a chief data officer

Thomas Morgan’s appointment aims to “redefine what it means to be an MLS” and falls in line with other high-profile hires this year that are also at least somewhat unusual for an MLS. Continue reading

Calling all startups: NAR’s tech accelerator is taking applications

The National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years. Continue reading

WATCH: Boomers, Gen X and millennials championing inclusion in real estate leadership

In this video, the historic 2022 president of the Atlanta Realtors Association, Karen Hatcher, shares just some of the organizations and individuals that have shaped her. Continue reading

Local association’s revenue bump funds national ad campaign

Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors’ “Only a Realtor” commercials are a “local contribution to creating a national movement,” the association says. Continue reading

NAR shuts down bid to end no-commingling rule, Zillow reveals

Zillow Senior Director of Broker Operations Matt Hendricks said the portal petitioned NAR to stop allowing MLSs to ban brokers from displaying MLS listings with non-MLS listings online. Continue reading

Ocusell launches with goal to heal MLS, tech vendor relationships

Ocusell’s software uses a centralized hub model. It empowers brokerages and agents to create listing profiles using an intuitive, modernized content management system. Continue reading

NAR passes proposals to encourage MLS data sharing statewide

Aiming to compete with search portals, the National Association of Realtors will create a toolkit with resources, best practices and case studies that MLSs will be able to use if they choose to share listing data across states. Continue reading

NAR leaders must undergo sexual harassment, diversity training

The trade group’s board of directors also passed policies on nepotism and on a process for removing National Association of Realtors officers. Continue reading

NAR’s new president to spearhead Realtor brand roadshow

A key initiative for the trade group’s 2023 President Kenny Parcell is a ‘member activation tour’ that will stop or host events in every U.S. state over the next year. Continue reading

NAR changes Code of Ethics to refer to ‘disability’ rather than ‘handicap’

New markets require new approaches and tactics. Experts and industry leaders take the stage at Inman Connect New York in January to help navigate the market shift — and prepare for the next one. Meet the moment and join us. Register here. The highest g… Continue reading