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Homes listed in the MLS sell faster and for nearly 17% more: Study

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Bright MLS looked at 442,829 home sales across its six-state Mid-Atlantic footprint that sold over a 24-month period Continue reading →

DOJ hints NAR’s pocket listing policy may be in its crosshairs

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Agency letter offers first clue that the Clear Cooperation Policy may be part of a “broader investigation” into trade group’s rules. Continue reading →

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

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The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading →

Ohio’s largest MLS ditches ‘Coming Soon’ status

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MLS Now says the status caused “unintended consequences” and has been the most common complaint among agents in the past year. Continue reading →

They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out

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Despite its title — “The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?” — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings. Continue reading →

Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism

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During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply Continue reading →

Be an off-market pro: 10 tips to find hidden inventory

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With more buyers competing for fewer homes, it’s more essential than ever for agents to find ways to stay relevant. And the best way to do that is to bring your clients inventory they didn’t even know existed. Here’s how. Continue reading →

DOJ: Pocket listing suit against NAR shouldn’t have been thrown out

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The Department of Justice and The PLS argue that lower court should have considered Clear Cooperation Policy’s impact on brokers who directly purchase access to listing services, not on buyers and sellers. Continue reading →

Top Agent Network takes aim at office exclusives in NAR pocket listing policy

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Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages. Continue reading →