MLS/Association News

The MLS is pro-consumer, NAR told the DOJ and FTC, and requested guidance on how to promote cooperation without "facilitating coordination among competitors."

The trade organization highlighted MLSs as collaborative entities that benefit consumers and the real estate industry by sharing and protecting listing data.

Retooling legacy systems, understanding data ownership and knowing what to outsource will be key to operating in an AI-powered world, industry leaders say.

While some leaders see the pre-marketing movement as a threat, others believe the MLS will continue to thrive — as long as it’s “adding value to the ecosystem.”

Amid a flood of brokerage pre-marketing partnerships with MLSs and portals, some leaders fear the industry is abandoning the ideals of cooperation and fairness.

While the Council of Multiple Listing Services has decried private listings, some MLSs have adopted policies that look a lot like Compass’ 3-phased approach.

WARDEX’s new name, Momentum MLS, is “a promise,” Board President Kim Huft said. Plus, active inventory climbs at MARIS as the multi-state MLS pushes for growth.

The Tennessee-based MLS announced it would expand its service across the U.S., following in the footsteps of Chicago’s MRED.

Georgia, Tenn. and Alabama MLSs team up. Plus, Broker Public Portal to power home search for Northstar, Metrolist; Illinois Realtors partners with MRED; more.

CRMLS CEO Art Carter and Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan grapple with how to respond as more brokers seek alternatives to the MLS to promote their listings.

Nykia Wright discusses the association’s derisking strategy, why the three-way agreement is an “important authoritative asset” and NAR’s long path ahead.

The association said it had made headway on two-thirds of the plan’s projects within the first quarter of implementation.

Miami Association of Realtors and Broward, Palm Beaches and St. Lucie Realtors will combine to form a 93,000-member association — “a win for South Florida.”

The Tennessee MLS unveiled two new broker agreements this week that clarify listing data ownership and compensate brokers for the value their data creates.

Members will vote soon on a SABOR-FRAR merger. Plus, Southeast MLS Alliance adds realMLS; Florida orgs dismissed from lawsuit; UCO expands MLS pitch overseas.

With over 1M new Hispanic households formed just last year, “the influence of Latino buyers will only grow over time,” NAHREP 2026 President Edwin Acevedo said.

Real estate professionals have an obligation to put their clients’ best interests first. Sometimes, that means telling them their inclinations may be wrong.

A new “Expertise Profile” will now be part of the application process. “We want members with the right experience, ideas and leadership,” NAR’s president said.

Eight of the association’s 95-plus committees will be sunset this year in “an important first step” toward increasing efficiency, NAR’s president said.

The ruling in the mandatory membership case ends most claims against NAR and local associations, but federal claims against an MLS exec could be refiled.