Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit

The brokerage’s federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they’re marketed. Continue reading

Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride

The suit claims the multiple listing service is a “monopolist” with “no meaningful competitors” and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition. Continue reading

NWMLS, Compass offer differing versions of IDX dustup

Northwest MLS on Thursday reinstated a data license it says it yanked after Compass violated its rules. Compass says the rules were changed after it started doing private listings in Washington. Continue reading

Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics

Available to agents whose sellers’ properties are leveraging Showcase, the insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention. Continue reading

Zillow Showcase listings get marketing bump with analytics

Available to agents whose sellers’ properties are leveraging Showcase, the insights dashboard is designed with transparency in mind, allowing agents to unravel which home features may be leading to more online attention. Continue reading

NWMLS shuts off Compass’ IDX feed amid private listing conflict

The IDX feed shutdown, which ended Thursday morning, came amid a battle that previously included accusatory Instagram posts between top executives and the specter of lawsuits. Continue reading

Windermere exec: Private listings herald ‘demise’ of real estate

Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn’t jumping on the bandwagon. Continue reading

NAR, MLS and how to market your next listing: The Download

Amid layoffs at NAR, the new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings policy drew scrutiny as MLSs scramble to implement its rollout. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS

A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they’ve sold in the state and seen “a price drop or significant days on market.” Continue reading

NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns ‘exclusionary’ tactics

The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as “gatekeepers.” The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram. Continue reading