MLS/Association News

During his five decades as a member of HAR and 35 years as president and CEO, Hale has driven innovation in his organization and the industry at large.

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance recently launched a consumer site that helps potential clients find an agent who understands their needs and challenges.

New England's NEREN, with coverage in seven states, is now PrimeMLS.

REdistribute, led by powerhouses Bright MLS and CRMLS, has launched with the goal of monetizing MLS data and sharing revenue back to participants.

The new home search platform, a joint venture between Bright MLS and CRMLS, aims to inspire a sense of calm and simplify the process for consumers and agents.

A new report from AREAA says Asian homeownership rates trail those of non-Hispanic whites and are comparable to equal-earning Black and Hispanic communities.

A new report from NAHREP found that Latinos formed more new households than any other demographic group in 2022 while also increasing their homeownership rate.

Gary Acosta, the organization's co-founder and CEO, is focused on advancing homeownership among the growing segment of Hispanic consumers.

At the National Association of Realtors, CEO Bob Goldberg champions the needs and interests of members that number 1.5 million.

T3 Sixty's annual report on Organized Real Estate found a 7.6% drop in the number of MLSs and a 3.8% drop among Realtor associations since 2020.

Hall, whose organization serves 41,000 members in South Florida, believes a willingness to explore new ideas is key to thriving in a changing industry.

CRMLS, Bright MLS and BeachesMLS in South Florida entered a data share agreement that gives subscribers access to "large swaths of alternate areas."

The Department of Justice said it plans to file a brief in an appeal by the Top Agent Network over NAR's Clear Cooperation policy.

Despite reaching a settlement agreement in 2020, the Department of Justice reopened a probe into NAR policies. The association fought back — and won.

Three of the nation’s largest multiple listing services — California Regional MLS, Bright MLS and REColorado — announced the joint venture for Nestfully.

A challenge to NAR's policy toward private listings will proceed in the courts, but claims of antitrust violations and consumer harm may be hard to prove.

The South Florida MLS is focused on greater collaboration "for the betterment of our collective brokers and agents."

Ryan Weyandt, CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, is on a mission to educate the agent community and increase homeownership among LGBTQ people.

Brian Donnellan, Bright’s CEO and president, says the effective use of data is key to "helping agents in their business of helping consumers."

A U.S. district court judge in Missouri denied a request for summary judgment in the ongoing court battle between NAR and a group of homesellers.

MLSs remain critical to the business of real estate, but many leaders are looking to a new era of less fragmentation and greater cooperation.

Kenny Parcell, a 25-year agent and broker, brings a passion for advocacy, service and communication to his new role as 2023 NAR president.

Lydia Pope, who leads the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, discusses narrowing the racial gap in homeownership and opening doors for Black agents.

The National Association of Realtors annual conference featured timely discussions and tips for the thousands of agents in attendance.

Undeterred by a stormy forecast and airport closures, NAR is moving forward with its annual mega-conference, betting on clear skies by opening day.

The newly formed data company, a joint venture between Bright MLS and CRMLS, will start delivering content to clients in early 2023.

Brad Bjelke was recently named the Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year for working to build a better marketplace.

After an initial expansion failure, one MLS has embraced a broker-focused strategy that is starting to pay off.

The California Association of Realtors is the most recent association to express regrets for past practices that marginalized groups based on race or ethnicity.

Dain took the reins of NorthstarMLS in September, overseeing an organization that works with more than 22,600 agents and brokers across two Midwest states.

Greater cooperation between MLSs — regionally and across the country — will benefit both the organizations and their members, according to industry experts.

Multiple ongoing lawsuits challenge NAR policies and longstanding real estate agent commission practices.