MLSs don’t necessarily think of their brokers as their sales team, but the truth is, without them, MLS would not have customers. No MLS would survive without hard-working brokers.
HAAR has appointed Tiffany James as its new CEO, bringing more than 20 years of REALTOR® association leadership experience to Huntsville and North Alabama during a period of rapid economic and housing market growth.
A successful CEO search requires more than posting a job description and interviewing a few candidates. It requires structure, discipline, honesty, confidentiality, and a clear understanding of the leadership style the organization actually needs.
A missed earnest money deposit, delayed commission payment, misplaced check, or slow-moving wire can create unnecessary stress, slow down a transaction, or, in the worst case, put a deal at risk. For brokers, the payment process is more than an administrative function. It directly impacts cash flow, agent satisfaction, consumer confidence, and operational efficiency. That is why digital payment solutions like DepositLink are quickly becoming a practical, high-value tool for brokerages of all sizes.
There are moments in our industry when we need to stop whispering, stop pretending a policy fight is just a technical disagreement, and call out what is really at stake. The current battle between MRED and Zillow is one of those moments.
From the outside, an Association Executive search may look simple. Post the job. Review resumes. Interview a few people. Choose the strongest candidate. But anyone who has been through a leadership search knows it is rarely that easy. Recruiting a chief staff executive for a REALTOR® association requires strategy, confidentiality, legal awareness, governance sensitivity, and a clear understanding of what makes association leadership different from other executive roles.
Are MLSs perfect? Absolutely not. Do some MLSs overstep their role and try to orchestrate how properties are sold instead of supporting the brokers and agents who actually have the legal relationship with the client? Yes. Do some MLSs need to listen more carefully to their brokers and evolve faster? Without question. But the idea that the MLS is somehow the villain in modern real estate is not only wrong, it is dangerous.
WARDEX celebrates its 20th anniversary with a strategic rebrand to Momentum MLS. This transformation reflects a renewed commitment to helping brokers and agents build traction, compete effectively, and succeed in a rapidly changing real estate market.
If you have been considering applying for the CEO role at the Women's Council of REALTORS®, now is the time to act. Applications close on April 17th. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most respected leadership organizations in real estate, and we do not want the right candidate to miss their window. Details on the role and the application link are below.
The lawsuit highlights growing tensions over private listing strategies—and points to a collaborative path forward for MLSs and brokerages. On April 3, 2026, Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) filed counterclaims in federal court against Compass, escalating an ongoing dispute over how residential listings are marketed and shared. At the center of the case is Compass’s “3-Phase Marketing Program,” which NWMLS alleges limits broad market exposure and creates an uneven playing field for consumers and competing brokers.
Some leadership roles come with a desk and a title. This one comes with mountains, rivers, a thriving community, and the chance to work alongside some of the most genuine, hard‑working real estate professionals in the country. The Boise Regional REALTORS® Association (BRR) represents more than 6,000 real estate professionals across the Treasure Valley. The organization is now looking for a Chief Executive Officer who wants to be part of a growing region, build meaningful relationships, and help REALTORS® succeed in one of the most exciting housing markets in America.
So happy to see Scott Quinn one of our long-time friends and colleagues join the Client Success team at Cotality! Scott has supported the MLS since its beginnings offering online software. Congrats Scott!
