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NWMLS is one of few MLSs that don’t allow coming soons. Redfin says that should change

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Redfin veteran Joe Rath — now at parent Rocket — said his company “supports a seller’s choice in how their property is marketed.” Continue reading →

NWMLS blasts Compass’ ‘Orwellian’ listing strategy in new legal filing

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NWMLS is escalating its legal battle with Compass, filing federal counterclaims that accuse the brokerage of a deceptive listings strategy. Continue reading →

MAPPED: Nearly half of America’s MLSs have vanished since 2015. Here’s what’s left.

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Amid ongoing consolidation and calls for more drastic changes, Inman mapped out the remaining 484 MLSs big and small. Continue reading →

CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable

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In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable. Continue reading →

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass

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The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass. Continue reading →

Compass partners with Rocket-Redfin to display coming-soon listings

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Compass Coming Soon listings will receive priority display on Redfin.com, with buyer inquiries sent to Compass listing agents, according to details of the new partnership. Continue reading →

Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly

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INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed. Continue reading →

Zillow’s ChatGPT integration sets off alarm bells for industry leaders

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There were strong reactions this week to Zillow’s integration with ChatGPT, with some leaders claiming the portal had violated IDX licensing rules. But Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI. Continue reading →

Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles

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Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett. Continue reading →

Judge denies NWMLS request to stay discovery, moving the needle forward for Compass

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An order signed by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on Wednesday denied NWMLS’s request to stay discovery while the court considers its motion to dismiss the case. Continue reading →