Where did the demise of the MLS begin? It started with CCP

The Clear Cooperation Policy tried to solve a real problem and created a larger one, Darryl Davis writes. Admitting that is not weakness. It’s the only leadership move that still has a chance of working. Continue reading

Agent commissions show ‘stickiness’ nearly 2 years after NAR settlement

Roughly two-thirds of agents reported no significant shift in commission levels since the 2024 NAR settlement, a new report found. Continue reading

Why marketing freedom is the fight of our professional lives

Robert Reffkin’s op-ed exposed an industry fault line, Greg Hague writes. Here’s why MLSs need to adopt more flexible coming-soon policies. Continue reading

NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana

A Louisiana judge permanently dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over its membership requirement for MLS access. Continue reading

The U.S. is still short millions of homes — and builders can’t close the gap

Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing. Continue reading

The open market broke. Here’s what comes next

The same real estate leadership that got MLSs and NAR to this moment is not the leadership that gets them out of it, Alloy Advisors co-founder Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading

REMAX settles buyer commission lawsuit for $8.5M

The company is the second firm to settle in a suit known as Batton. Keller Williams previously settled last month. Continue reading

Reffkin: Law vs. rule — MLS mandates cannot supersede fiduciary duty

Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, Robert Reffkin, weighs in on law versus industry practice when it comes to fiduciary duty and coming-soon listings. Continue reading

‘Coming-soons’ on portals: Will agents use them? Take the survey

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Judge blocks new real estate anti-money laundering rule

A Texas district judge has ruled in favor of a title company owner who said the new rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights. Continue reading