MLS/Association News

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.

CMLS is the latest organization to weigh in on the Massachetts case, while a dispute with the DOJ could shed light on the fate of compensation rules nationally.

In the first of a three-part series, RESO CEO Sam DeBord explains what an MLS is — and what it isn't — and how definitions of the MLS can vary.

The 35,000 member multiple listing service calls the DOJ’s statement of interest an “ill-informed” interpretation of its compensation practices.

The 30 broker-owned or hybrid MLSs not covered by NAR’s settlement agreement must decide whether to pay into a settlement fund, request mediation, or fight on.

NAR’s settlement — and the emotions surrounding it — could lead more agents to consider trading in their membership for something new.

Plaintiffs ask for more time to respond to the DOJ following NAR’s announcement, which could affect the existing deal in the Nosalek case.

In a call with media, NAR reps sought to dispel confusion and misinformation coming out of the March 15 settlement announcement.

The settlement, which still requires court approval, adds a new rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on the MLS.

The association reported a fourth month of membership declines, with membership falling below 1.5 million for the first time in nearly three years.

The 17,000-member association speaks out, saying it will “vigorously defend” two lawsuits targeting NAR, Nevada associations and MLSs, and brokerages.

ARMLS and Metro MLS respond to “monopoly” claims, contending that its showing management platform leads to increased competition, not less.