Private inventory: New competition rules that leave consumers behind 

In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it.  Continue reading

Homes.com hit with lawsuit over monetization of CRMLS data

Homes.com will lose access to the CRMLS data feed on Nov. 1. REcore Solutions says the portal monetized listings without paying an agreed upon fee for the data. Continue reading

Sale notices go out to Remine’s creditors, MLSs

Any responses or objections to the $1.5 million deal must be filed with Delaware’s Chancery Court on or before May 1. Continue reading

RentSpree finds its NorthstarMLS in new partnership

Software company RentSpree has added a 22,600-member multiple listing service to its stable of clients, the upper midwest’s NorthstarMLS, according to a September 8 press release shared first with Inman. Continue reading

NorthstarMLS chooses industry veteran as new CEO

Tim Dain, the former Remine executive, will replace John Mosey who is retiring after 47 years in the real estate industry. Dain’s 1st priority is to “ensure that we maintain a high level of service.” Continue reading

MLS ‘visionary’ John Mosey to retire after 47 years

NorthstarMLS will search nationwide for CEO replacement. “If there was a Mount Rushmore of MLS execs, John’s head would be among them,” said Art Carter, CEO of the California Regional MLS. Continue reading

Mega MLSs join forces in common database

NorthstarMLS and MARIS hope to help smaller MLSs keep their autonomy while cutting down costs for brokers and agents and helping them provide better service to consumers. Continue reading

Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy

Several MLSs are adding a “Coming Soon” status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines for violations. Continue reading

Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy

Several MLSs are adding a “Coming Soon” status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines for violations. Continue reading

We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here’s what they said

Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon. Continue reading