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Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties

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Agents who violated the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week. Continue reading →

Assist-2-Sell slams ‘hubris’ of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble

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In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business. Continue reading →

Joy, despair following vote on NAR’s pocket listing policy

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Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large. Take this poll to share your opinion. Continue reading →

Joy, despair following vote on NAR’s pocket listing policy

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Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large. Take this poll to share your opinion. Continue reading →

CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban

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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 →

Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban

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In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban. Continue reading →

Bright MLS: Pocket listing ban won’t hurt discount brokerages

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Bright MLS is facing resistance to a new policy that bans pocket listings, but it said Tuesday the rule will still let discount brokerages customize commission offers. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat

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The multiple listing service invited Compass to discuss a policy that bans off-market listings, but said it’s not afraid of a lawsuit and won’t back down. Continue reading →

What real estate executives think of NAR’s pocket listing policy

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In light of the growing attention on NAR’s proposal to ban pocket listings, Inman reached out to executives from major real estate firms across the U.S. to find out where they stand. Continue reading →