Change to proposed pocket listing policy announced at NAR Expo

“Clear Cooperation Policy” will now require that properties be submitted to the MLS within one business day, a change that puts the policy more in line with Bright MLS rule. Continue reading

NAR: ‘What a wonderful house that you have all built’

National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group’s kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday. Continue reading

NAR directors may face eligibility and performance requirements

“If you don’t want me to text [during a board meeting], it needs to be interesting,” one Realtor said. “I don’t mean you need to entertain me, but it needs to be worthwhile.” Continue reading

Housing affordability improved modestly in third quarter: NAR

In the third quarter, mortgage rates fell from 4.08 percent to 3.71 percent, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban

The Council of Multiple Listing Services on Wednesday became the latest organization to throw its support behind a polarizing policy proposal that would ban most off-market and pocket listings. Continue reading

Why ‘coming soon’ listings need to be governed

People need to stop thinking of coming soons and pocket listings as identical, they aren’t. The Clear Cooperation Policy needs to pass. Coming soon needs rules codified that are separate from private, off-MLS sales. Continue reading

Showdown in San Francisco: High drama, huge stakes at NAR

This week, NAR members gather to face another set of tough decisions about the future of real estate. This time, pocket listings take center stage. Continue reading

MLSListings CEO Jim Harrison put on leave, fears being ‘pushed out’

But pushing the 19-year veteran out of the MLS won’t be easy. “I’m rock solid,” Harrison told Inman. “That means the mind’s all there, I’m ready to work.” Continue reading

Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban

The ongoing battle over pocket listings is continuing to intensify, with discount brokerage Assist-2-Sell now joining Compass in opposing a new off-market listing ban from Bright MLS. Continue reading