Associations across the country are facing one of the most consequential decisions in years: should they decouple MLS access from Realtor membership? With NAR shifting MLS access policies to local discretion amid growing antitrust pressure, MLS and association leaders need reliable data, not speculation, to guide their next move. WAV Group partnered with San Diego MLS, one of the longest-running Open MLS markets in the nation, to study what actually happens when an MLS opens its doors to all licensed brokers. Authored by Victor Lund, this case study delivers the real-world evidence leaders need right now to make confident, informed decisions about their organization's future.
If your board is debating Open MLS, this report will be reassuring. Drawing on decades of San Diego's experience and WAV Group's nationwide research, the study examines the actual impact on association membership, identifies who the non-member MLS subscribers really are, and makes the strategic case for why Open MLS isn't just a legal risk-reduction play, it's an opportunity. The report outlines the key benefits of choosing Open MLS, from strengthening your value proposition to unlocking new revenue streams, and provides a practical framework for leaders ready to move forward with confidence. Download the full report to get the data and insights your leadership team needs.
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This paper highlights a case study about adoption trends in the State of Florida. The paper examines the adoption trends in Florida, among the pioneers in launching a statewide transaction management platform. The results are very encouraging for the future adoption of transaction management.
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The original promise of IDX was simple: shared listings meant shared success. But over time, that cooperative spirit has been eroded by paper brokers and consumer portals that profit from referral fees while offering little in return. WAV Group’s latest report examines how the new Multiple Listing Options for Consumers Policy aims to restore balance—giving listing brokers more control, reducing reliance on outdated IDX displays, and reshaping the future of online home search.
Download the report to understand how these policy changes create new opportunities for brokers to reclaim their voice, protect their listings, and better serve their clients.
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The member leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® will be considering a policy change related to MLS designed to eliminate pocket listings. The policy is 8.0 - called the Clear Cooperation policy. This topic was discussed in great detail at the 2019 Council of MLS meetings and met with widespread industry support.
A number of brokers have developed innovative platforms for sellers that fall under a commonly understood policy called Coming Soon that may be wiped out by this new policy change. This has many in the industry concerned about repercussions the 8.0 policy change could have for these coming soon programs.
Please download this white paper to review the considerations.
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Losing Top Agents and Teams to Disruptors? - Learn how Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty uses data to fight back!
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As a sailor, I can tell you that a rudderless boat is hard to steer. It takes a lot of expert sail trimmers to keep control of the boat. From my perspective, Listing Syndication is a rudderless boat with bad trimmers, and the boat is way off course.
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Leveling the Playing Field: How Any Broker Can Match Compass' Listing Strategy Today Most brokers don’t lose listings because their agents lack skill, they lose because the other side shows up with a clearer, sharper story. Compass has mastered that story. This report breaks down the real playbook behind their wins: how they walk sellers through pricing decisions, pre-inspection prep, concierge improvements, and a three-phase launch plan that feels strategic instead of reactive. You’ll see how they build confidence, create urgency, and turn “we market your home” into a structured, high-trust process. You can take this framework and make it your own right away. And that’s not all. There’s a bigger shift happening under the surface, and it’s just getting started. Buyer-demand data is quietly becoming the new listing weapon. The firms who match buyers and listings before launch will control the narrative before the competition ever steps into the room. Brokers who don’t build this advantage now won’t just fall behind, they’ll be locked out of conversations before they begin. This report shows what’s changing and how to stay in the game while the rules get rewritten.
