MLS/Association News

Association owners of REcolorado say now is “the right time to sell” and that decoupling MLSs and associations can provide protections and improve operations.

The associations that own the 16th-largest MLS surprised its leaders with a deal that “scared the absolute hell out of us,” REcolorado’s vice chair said.

The plaintiffs argued that the proceedings should move forward, but the DOJ wants to delay approval of the deal — and the judge appears to have been swayed.

The California Association of Realtors informed members that the DOJ expressed concern over new forms related to the NAR settlement and MLS practices.

A former project manager said she was subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit filed June 18 in Illinois District Court.

“This was more than simply a social media post,” said the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance president, calling for “proactive actions” and ethics code enforcement.

The home search giant filed a lawsuit last December over the removal of its showing platform in the ARMLS and Metro MLS regions.

The Austin-based MLS will roll out mandatory changes a few days early to help its members “own the moment” in August and beyond.

Starting in June, the field will include an option for payment of buyer agent fees, and updates coming in August will give sellers more flexibility.

The organization is the first non-NAR MLS to announce its intentions, and it says keeping the compensation field provides more transparency for consumers.

Pending NAR approval, the newly formed organization will be a Florida powerhouse and the sixth-largest Realtor association in the nation.

As multiple listing services work to comply with new rules, some worry about liability risks — but including concessions could be a competitive advantage.

Minnesota’s largest multiple listing service embraces its “broker-centric, tech-forward focus” as it works through rules changes and pursues collaboration.

Membership numbers defied expectations, while member dues and leadership announcements paint a picture of an association focused on stability.

In the third of a three-part series, RESO CEO Sam DeBord explains why rules are critical to the MLS and how shifts in the industry influence MLS functions.

Bright MLS legal counsel Brian Schneider explained the ins and outs of the NAR settlement rule changes. Here’s what real estate professionals need to know.

Top Agent Network is asking for an October 2025 trial date in the dispute over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.

During a podcast, Kevin Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright will remain through the end of the year, and shared the financial realities behind NAR’s settlement.

In the second of a three-part series, RESO CEO Sam DeBord offers a look at the MLS outside the U.S. and Canada.

Ruling could lead to further changes in industry practices by allowing the Department of Justice to revisit an antitrust case originally settled in 2020.