The MLS opportunity: Open access, raise the bar
"Codes of Cooperation" established by local MLSs — rather than national, top-down rule-making — can strengthen professional standards and modernize practices.
November 19, 2025
Russ Cofano is the co-founder and principal of Alloy Advisors. He has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in nearly all facets of the real estate industry, including brokerage, technology, MLS, associations and affiliated businesses. Previous roles include president and general counsel of eXp World Holdings, SVP of industry relations at Move, Inc., VP and general counsel at John L. Scott Real Estate and CEO of Missouri Realtors.