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Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation

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Jon Coile, who is also a vice president at HomeServices of America, said Thursday that today’s boundaries around MLS data make little sense. Continue reading →

Palm Springs MLS brings back Vesta Plus amid member demand

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Members of the Palm Springs Regional Association of Realtors will now get to choose between two software providers. Continue reading →

Houston Association of Realtors to raise fees for first time in 20 years

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The $15 increase on subscriber fees will fund an expanded advertising budget, new tech development and increased costs associated with website security and mapping fees. Continue reading →

Colorado MLSs team up to share data

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A group of Colorado multiple listing services (MLSs) announced Monday that they have teamed up to share their data, continuing a trend in the industry that has seen increased cooperation among such organizations. Continue reading →

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

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Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading →

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

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Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading →

Jim Harrison out at MLSListings, now consulting for Compass

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Harrison was first put on leave last fall. His official departure from the Northern California MLS took place in December. Continue reading →

2019 was the year of the Multiple Listing Service

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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

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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 →

MRED debuts Google- and Amazon-enabled voice assistant

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The new tool is the result of a partnership between the MLS and Voiceter Pro. It should let agents check the status of their listings and do other tasks entirely with voice commands. Continue reading →