CRMLS leaps from the West Coast to offer vendor services to Louisiana

Greater Southern MLS will use the California Regional Multiple Listing Service for tech and support services as it tries to build a state-wide multiple listing service in Louisiana. Continue reading

Big money and MLS disruption are ‘here to stay’

Experts said Friday that the multiple listing service landscape is likely to see continued technology innovation, as well as consolidation, in the future. Continue reading

Bright chairman calls for more MLS data sharing, possible consolidation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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