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Navigating Fair Pricing for Open MLS Access As discussions intensify around expanding MLS access to all licensees—driven by recent lawsuits—many associations and MLSs are reevaluating their pricing structures. While some are moving toward equitable pricing for REALTORS® and non-REALTORS alike, others are setting much higher fees for identical services. This approach raises significant compliance and fairness questions, especially under the new NAR Anti-Trust Settlement. Avoiding Price Discrimination with Open MLS Subscriptions from WAV Group offers a best practices guide for associations to structure fair, justifiable pricing. This resource provides clear steps to document any additional service costs and avoid potential antitrust risks. Download the Guide Today and make informed decisions that protect your organization and promote inclusivity across your market. Use promo code "MLSpricing" at checkout for a free copy.
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This paper highlights a case study about adoption trends in the State of Florida. The paper examines the adoption trends in Florida, among the pioneers in launching a statewide transaction management platform. The results are very encouraging for the future adoption of transaction management.
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The member leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® will be considering a policy change related to MLS designed to eliminate pocket listings. The policy is 8.0 - called the Clear Cooperation policy. This topic was discussed in great detail at the 2019 Council of MLS meetings and met with widespread industry support.
A number of brokers have developed innovative platforms for sellers that fall under a commonly understood policy called Coming Soon that may be wiped out by this new policy change. This has many in the industry concerned about repercussions the 8.0 policy change could have for these coming soon programs.
Please download this white paper to review the considerations.
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Losing Top Agents and Teams to Disruptors? - Learn how Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty uses data to fight back!