Time for All MLSs to Focus on Rental Listings
By opening the MLS to rental listings, the MLSs can provide a centralized platform of verified listings, enhancing transparency and security for both consumers and real estate professionals.
MLS Match Extends Network with Stellar MLS Participation
MLS Match features multi-language support, automated agreements, real-time updates, and tools for tracking referrals, making it easier for Stellar MLS’s extensive network to connect with top firms globally.
Is Doubling the Price for the Same MLS Services Really Open Access?
With the new focus and discussions about offering MLS access to all licensees, due in large part to a series of lawsuits, many associations and MLSs are building out their paths for moving forward to make MLS accessible to all licensees within their state. While many are building pricing strategies that offer MLS services to REALTORS® and licensees either at parity or with a slight member discount to REALTORS®, others are going in the opposite direction.
MLS Data as an Asset: The Power of Quality Information in Real Estate
In the real estate industry, MLS data serves as a critical resource, but full value depends on the quality of the information it contains.
MLS Data Quality Control Software Space is Heating Up
Today, CRS Data, one of the nationwide leaders in public records software, announced their re-entry into the MLS Data Quality Control software space with their new product called ListingIntegrity. This software category has heated up recently with the launch of this product, plus Checkmate from VestaPlus, and the relaunch of Data Checker from Corelogic.
Emerging Issues Committee Meets Friday October 25th to Discuss CCP
Does CCP ensure that those outside the profession remain dependent on them, reinforcing a hierarchical structure where professionals hold the upper hand?
82% Concerned if MLS was Sold to Private Company or Investment Firm
While the MLS has evolved into a technology company over the last several decades, the leadership and governance structures of these independent entities have lingered in their REALTOR association roots.
North Carolina Regional MLS New Brand – Hive MLS
North Carolina Regional MLS is embodying a move to reflect a humility and recognition that we are all better when we work together. Their new name Hive MLS reflects the character and culture of their organization. They are a group that is driven by how they can consistently improve at serving the needs of their end users and the shareholder associations they partner with. Unlike some MLS brands, Hive MLS positions the company as a humble servant to the greater good and the success of the real estate professionals they serve.
How Brokers Get Free Buyer and Seller Leads from Nestfully in Participating MLS Markets
By taking control of lead routing, you can assure the consumers that they get the service your brokerage delivers.
MLSs Living Life on a Slippery Slope
It could imply that certain decisions or changes could set a precedent or trigger a series of consequences that are difficult to control or reverse, potentially impacting the industry in a negative way.
Would Eliminating IDX Cure the Clear Cooperation Debate?
Clear Cooperation is a restatement of a policy that has always been fundamental to the MLS. It's the difference between the MLS and an advertisement.
WAV Group Post-Settlement Survey Reveals restrictive Lockbox Policies Needs to be Reconsidered
Today, local Associations provide lockbox access only to their local members. Some provide 1-day access codes with an additional cost to those outside of their territory. Others flatly refuse to provide access to members of other associations or MLSs they deem competitive. In Louisiana, for example, there are three markets equidistant from one another. Two of the three have agreed to provide reciprocal access, yet refuse reciprocal access to the third.. This type of anti-competitive behavior is completely counter to earlier proposed agreements with the DOJ that required statewide lockbox access to all licensees.