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realMLS adds transparency platform Rayse as a member benefit

Access to the real estate platform Rayse has been provided to all realMLS members at no additional cost. The platform, designed to improve transparency in real estate transactions, is now available through agents’ realMLS dashboards and at rayse.com/realmls. The rollout comes on the heels of a major platform update from Rayse, which recently added tools […]

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NWMLS launches voice-activated home search tool

The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has launched a new bilingual, voice-activated home search tool designed to make real estate listings more accessible to a wider range of users, including people with disabilities. The platform — called Finding Homes — allows users to search listings using natural speech through Alexa-enabled devices or apps. It’s available

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Rayse expands platform with new home seller tools

Real estate technology company Rayse has launched a seller-focused module aimed at helping listing agents provide clearer communication and real-time updates to clients throughout the sales process. The new tool is the company’s first major product expansion since its 2024 launch. Originally focused on buyer-side transactions, Rayse is now offering agents a way to document

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NAR moves to dismiss California agent antitrust suit

It’s been just over a month since real estate agent John Diaz refiled his lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Sacramento, but the National Association of Realtors (NAR), along with other state and local associations, are already asking the court to dismiss it.  On Monday, NAR and the California Association of Realtors, Lodi Association of

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Plaintiffs’ attorneys are checking on NAR settlement compliance

Almost 11 months have passed since the business practice changes mandated by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement went into effect. Now, the co-lead counsel for the settlement class is looking to find out if the parties are complying. In a letter sent in April but filed in court last week, the

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Realtor.com parent Move acquires Zenlist

Move Inc., the parent company of Realtor.com, has acquired Zenlist, a real estate technology company known for its collaborative search tools for agents and homebuyers. The acquisition was announced Monday and aims to enhance Realtor.com’s offerings for real estate professionals by integrating Zenlist’s mobile-first platform, which allows agents and clients to search and communicate in

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Tech Pulse: Realtor.com adds property tax appeal; PropStream expands lead generation

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Realtor.com adds property tax appeal tool with Ownwell integration Realtor.com now offers property tax monitoring and appeals through a new partnership with Ownwell. With rising homeownership costs, this

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Compass opens exclusive listings to rivals — with strings attached

In a surprising move, Compass announced Friday it will open its exclusive inventory to any real estate brokerage or multiple listing service (MLS) — marking a shift for a firm long known for promoting private listing networks. The offer comes with strict conditions: listings must remain unaltered, with the original listing agent prominently featured and

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REsides launches tiered MLS subscription model

REsides, a technology-focused MLS, has introduced a three-tier subscription model aimed at providing agents and brokers with greater flexibility and control. The new options — REsides Essential, Select and Premier — are priced at $29.95, $80 and $75 per month, respectively. “Agents and brokers have been asking for smarter tech, fewer barriers, and the freedom

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RentSpree partners with Hive MLS to expand access in Southeast

RentSpree has partnered with Hive MLS to integrate rental application and tenant screening tools directly into Hive’s multiple listing service platform. The new integration will be available at no cost to Hive MLS subscribers in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Hive MLS services more than 18 MLSs in the Southeast — representing about 15,000

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