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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 →

Cloud CMA launches new data integration with Buyside

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Agents who create listing presentations with Cloud CMA are about to get a new edge in their efforts to win clients thanks to a new integration with data firm Buyside. Continue reading →

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

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In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading →

Opendoor’s next frontier: Older, pricier homes in LA

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The iBuyer will purchase homes costing up to $800,000 in the Los Angeles metro area, which is home to more than 13 million people. Continue reading →

3 Bay Area MLSs join forces to create shared database

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RE California will synchronize data across multiple MLSs and represents the latest example of cross-organization collaboration. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban

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In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban. Continue reading →

Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat

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The multiple listing service invited Compass to discuss a policy that bans off-market listings, but said it’s not afraid of a lawsuit and won’t back down. Continue reading →

What real estate executives think of NAR’s pocket listing policy

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In light of the growing attention on NAR’s proposal to ban pocket listings, Inman reached out to executives from major real estate firms across the U.S. to find out where they stand. Continue reading →