Clear Cooperation and private listings

Most sellers don’t know much about MLSs or private listing networks — but they want an agent who can get their listing in front of the largest pool of buyers.

For brokerages looking to capture more off-market listings, Luxury Presence has a new product that aims to help them "succeed in any scenario."

The CEO of CRMLS explains how buyers, sellers and even agents could potentially sue over unfair situations created by exclusively listed properties.

CRMLS CEO Art Carter explains what some brokerages are asking for and why the nation’s largest MLS has decided to "stand firmly" behind the divisive policy.

TAN, a private listing network, has agreed to drop its case against NAR after nearly five years of litigation and previous dismissals. Will this be the end?

Concerns about the policy aren’t new. But with NAR reeling and the DOJ looming, they’ve taken on a new, more contentious tone.

The Compass CEO said more than a third of consumers prefer private listings and called out "false narratives" from MLSs. Does that tell the whole story?

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals says the much-debated policy “helps ensure all buyers have equal access to available properties.”

Want to repeal the CCP? Then you shouldn’t be able to build your own listing networks while pulling from the cooperative MLS feed, says eXp CEO Leo Pareja.

Robert Reffkin said “it’s only a matter of time” before Zillow becomes a national MLS. Zillow, meanwhile, advocated for a strong MLS and equal access to data.

During a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.

Watch the conversation with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman as he explains why savvy shoppers are better for agents, and why private listing networks are “just bad.”

Numbers were down, but revenue declines slowed. Leadership painted a cautiously optimistic picture — and presented its point of view on Clear Cooperation.

The Leadership Team will now take up the issue, with "no specific date" for resolution. Meanwhile, CMLS calls a hasty repeal of CCP "reckless and unnecessary."

The DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.

The Clear Cooperation Policy — a misguided attempt to level the playing field — doesn't meet the needs of consumers or support principles of free enterprise.

In a livestream presentation, Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone warned of misinformation around Clear Cooperation and encouraged agents to share their views.

A panel of industry veterans debated the policy and discussed various scenarios for residential real estate should the CCP be repealed.

A decision by Park City Realtors could signal a shift in local associations’ willingness to abide by NAR policies, and comes as the CCP debate intensifies.

A recent survey found that many agents are not satisfied with local association services and find MLSs less relevant in light of new industry rules.