The fear of an Open MLS is largely unfounded. The experience of states that have embraced this model proves that associations can thrive without requiring NAR membership for MLS access. By focusing on value-driven membership, enforcing professional standards through MLS regulations, and embracing industry evolution, associations can secure their future while fostering a fair, competitive market for all licensed professionals.
For real estate associations, the employment contract of the CEO serves as a critical foundation for setting clear expectations and ensuring mutual accountability.
As MLSs across the country consider consolidation to strengthen their services and expand their reach, it is critical to provide tangible evidence of excellence in service delivery. The WAV Group Customer Index Survey offers a powerful tool for MLS leadership looking to showcase their strengths in technology, support, training, responsiveness, and data quality. For an MLS considering a merger or partnership, leveraging the survey results can build confidence and demonstrate your ability to deliver exceptional MLS services.
Overpricing a home can lead to excessive Days on Market, ultimately reducing its final sale price, while strategic pricing and pre-listing improvements can generate competitive offers. Brokers and agents use tactics like office exclusives, "Coming Soon" listings, and MLS policy adjustments to balance market transparency with seller advantage.
The Clareity25 MLS workshop celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, uniting over 300 attendees under the theme "Dare Greatly." Highlights included a technology trends update from founder Gregg Larson, featuring insights from CES, and a legal panel discussing MLS rules and antitrust concerns.
If you are considering a change to how you manage listings, prioritizing compliance to maintain listing accuracy and prevent MLS rules violations is essential.
By opening the MLS to rental listings, the MLSs can provide a centralized platform of verified listings, enhancing transparency and security for both consumers and real estate professionals.
MLS Match features multi-language support, automated agreements, real-time updates, and tools for tracking referrals, making it easier for Stellar MLS’s extensive network to connect with top firms globally.
With the new focus and discussions about offering MLS access to all licensees, due in large part to a series of lawsuits, many associations and MLSs are building out their paths for moving forward to make MLS accessible to all licensees within their state. While many are building pricing strategies that offer MLS services to REALTORS® and licensees either at parity or with a slight member discount to REALTORS®, others are going in the opposite direction.
In the real estate industry, MLS data serves as a critical resource, but full value depends on the quality of the information it contains.
Today, CRS Data, one of the nationwide leaders in public records software, announced their re-entry into the MLS Data Quality Control software space with their new product called ListingIntegrity. This software category has heated up recently with the launch of this product, plus Checkmate from VestaPlus, and the relaunch of Data Checker from Corelogic.
Does CCP ensure that those outside the profession remain dependent on them, reinforcing a hierarchical structure where professionals hold the upper hand?
