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.
Clareity26 didn’t feel like a conference about change. It felt like a conference inside of change. More than 200 MLS executives, brokers, and industry leaders gathered in Tucson with a shared understanding that the rules are shifting in real time. From AI adoption and cybersecurity threats to private listings and legal pressure, the conversations weren’t about what might happen next. They were about what’s happening now. This was also the final Clareity Workshop after a 24-year run. That added weight to every discussion. This wasn’t just another event. It was a moment of reflection for an industry that is being [...]
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond search and into execution. With the launch of Perplexity Computer, AI agents can now plan, monitor, and act on behalf of consumers, making real estate one of the most natural use cases for this shift. This article explores what agentic AI means for MLSs, brokerages, and the future of data control.
The National Association of REALTORS® has released what may be one of the most important brokerage resources of the year: the Brokerage AI Policy Kit.
AI is removing the barrier between idea and execution. In today’s MLS and brokerage environment, leaders who can clearly define a problem can now build the solution themselves, often in hours, not months. AI-driven development, or “vibe coding,” is already reshaping real estate operations, and why the executives who understand it will make faster, smarter technology decisions.
The real estate industry is entering a fresh phase of “listing wars,” as brokers increasingly market homes outside MLS systems. The analysis explores why policy misalignment is driving fragmentation, what it means for listing distribution, and how MLS leaders can respond to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing marketplace.
If you lead an MLS today, there is a good chance your organization looks very different than it did five years ago. Consolidation is reshaping our industry rapidly, and what started as a local association serving one or two counties is now more likely part of a regional or even multi-state operation. The growth is real and the opportunity is significant. But so is the pressure on the systems that hold it all together.
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!
Education is one of the most powerful drivers of perceived association value. When agents believe their association helps them become more successful in their business, engagement increases dramatically.
A bill that passed the Washington State Senate 49-0 on February 10, 2026, may be one of the most significant pieces of real estate industry legislation in years. Substitute Senate Bill 6091 prohibits real estate brokers from marketing a home exclusively to a limited group of buyers or brokers unless that property is concurrently marketed to the public and all other brokers. The only exception is when privacy is reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant.
