Zillow’s coordinated pressure campaign against MLSs
MLS CEOs must respond with a unified strategy that protects local control, transparency, and digital sovereignty.
Zillow Offers $1.3 Billion for Private Listings and plans to pressure brokers and MLS to share private listings
Brokers that reinforce MLS partnership, invest in owned channels, and upgrade listing launch systems can blunt the impact of any visibility or tool-based pressure from external players.
Are MLSs calculating off MLS sales data correctly?
Off MLS sales are overwhelmingly not private exclusives or pocket listings. They’re family transfers. They’re inheritances.
Intermountain MLS Seeks Relationship-Driven, AI-Savvy CEO To Lead Its Next Chapter
Intermountain MLS in Boise, Idaho is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate is a leader who combines strong relationship-building with a modern technology vision and deep executional capabilities. If you’re passionate about serving brokers and agents, energized by innovation, and ready to lead in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, then keep reading.
Hello MLS – The future CMA is here, and it is no longer a report
The paper outlines how today’s CMA falls short, why AI is the catalyst for a complete rebuild, and how the industry can construct the next generation of pricing tools from the ground up.
California’s New Photo Disclosure Law and What It Means for MLSs and Brokerages
At this time, there has been limited guidance shared with listing brokers and agents as attorneys, lobbyists, and industry leaders continue their discussions with the DOJ to clarify the implications of the law.
Industry Veteran Glenn Christoph to Exit IMLS at End of 2025
Congrats to Glenn and his family for his transition! We’re excited to see what other ways you are going to contribute to the industry!
Zillow’s New Playbook: When a Platform Starts Making Policy
The next decade will determine whether MLSs remain the backbone of cooperation, or evolve into data providers to platforms that make their own rules.
Move launches Spotlight Listings program on Realtor.com
Spotlight Listings combine the power of premium placement, Fair Display Guidelines, and consumer-friendly engagement into a single package that helps agents prove their worth in a shifting market.
Why FSBO sellers lose money and why MLSs should share this research
FSBO sellers often underestimate the time, risk, and complexity involved. When things go wrong, they usually lose far more than the commission they intended to save. The research makes this clear, and MLSs are in a strong position to amplify that message to the industry.
RateMyAgent and Curated Social Rebrand to Renowned: shifting from property marketing to people marketing
Homes may be the result, but service is the offering. The future belongs to those who market their expertise as well as they market their listings.
How SERHANT. Scaled While the Industry Stalled — And the Technology That Helped Fuel It
In a market where many brokerages are consolidating or playing defense, SERHANT. has moved boldly in the other direction — expanding into 13 states and Washington, D.C., growing its agent base tenfold, and significantly increasing revenue. A new case study from Rechat explores how the brokerage made it happen, and what other firms can learn from the strategy behind its scale.