Now’s the Time: Why MLSs Should Bring Builder Listings Into the Fold
MLS participation delivers both marketing reach and business intelligence that independent builder websites simply can’t replicate.
Zillow + ChatGPT: a new front for international listing exposure
For international markets, it is not a distant opportunity, it is a new front already opening through the gateways built by globally minded MLSs.
NorthstarMLS modernizes governance to accelerate AI, operational excellence, and digital sovereignty across the Upper Midwest
NorthstarMLS has unveiled a governance model designed for the future.
NAR does not see the tree or the forest in the reciprocity statement about Zillow’s display of data on ChatGPT.com
NAR’s policy statement offers caution but avoids clarity. Until the association clearly defines what control means in the age of AI, it risks losing both the tree and the forest.
MIBOR and Lundy Break New Ground with RealAPI Integration
This announcement is about reclaiming control over the data infrastructure that underpins the real estate industry. RealAPI represents digital sovereignty, a future where MLSs and brokers control how their data is accessed, who uses it, and what value is returned.
The Zillow ChatGPT Integration of IDX Data: A Test of Opinion
If MLSs provide a standardized, policy-compliant way for AI systems to query listing data (with proper guardrails), then any broker or authorized app can use it and we maintain a level playing field and oversight.
It’s Time for MLSs to Take Back Control of Their Data
Many MLSs believe they “own” their data because it’s collected under their rules and compliance structures. But in practice, most MLSs house their data on vendor-controlled servers, governed by vendor-written terms, infrastructure and development priorities.
Zillow seeks forgiveness, not permission: MLSs must enforce cooperation in the AI era
Zillow built its business on cooperation. Now it’s the MLS’s job to defend it.
HAR and NTREIS launch reciprocal access through Cotality IntraMatrix creating nearly statewide MLS access
These agreements underscore the MLS’s role as a foundational asset for the industry. Brokers, teams, agents, and clients all benefit from a more connected system that delivers accuracy, transparency, and reach.
HAR commercial listing playbook is an example for all MLSs
HAR’s success shows that when MLSs commit to every corner of the real estate marketplace, they deliver lasting value to their members and the public.
AI bots could be the next must-have member benefit for REALTOR® associations
The opportunity is immediate, but so is the risk of inaction. Associations that fail to deliver this benefit may watch brokers and vendors seize the role of trusted daily guide. The time to act is now.
MLS Leaders: The Security Bar Has Been Raised. And It’s About Time
What security measures is your MLS implementing beyond the minimum requirements? The time for "good enough" cybersecurity is over.