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Compass seller disclosure form clarifies off-MLS marketing

Compass has put forth a revised version of its seller disclosure form to clarify how its three-phase marketing strategy works — including when and how listings are shared with the public. The Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy Client Disclosure Form expands on a version first introduced in 2024. Updates include language aimed at improving seller understanding […]

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DOJ withdraws objection to MLS PIN settlement, clearing the way for preliminary approval

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn its objection to MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)’s preliminary settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit after the two sides negotiated amended terms. In a court filing on Thursday, MLS PIN and the plaintiffs disclosed that the former will prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on its platform, which

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Howard Hanna disavows NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and its parent company Hanna Holdings have made their feelings about the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) clear.  In a letter sent to NAR and over 70 MLSs on Wednesday evening, company CEO Hoby Hanna called CCP “misguided” and a “bad policy,” claiming that its adoption

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MetroList introduces voice-controlled property data app

MetroList, the largest MLS in Northern California, has rolled out a new “add/edit” voice-controlled app for real estate agents to collect and input property data directly from the field. The app, developed in partnership with real estate technology company Lundy Inc. — allows agents to speak property details aloud while walking through homes, with the

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Denee Evans will step down as CMLS CEO

The MLS industry’s trade group, the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) is looking for a new CEO. On Thursday, the trade group announced that longtime CEO Denee Evans is stepping down at the end of this year. Evans is staying in her role through December 2025 “to ensure a seamless and collaborative transition,” according

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Zillow will begin banning noncompliant listings on June 30

Zillow will begin a “phased rollout” of its listing access standards policy, which bans publicly marketed listings not entered into the MLS, on May 28.  In a blog post on Tuesday, Zillow offered agents some clarifications and guidance on its new policy and how it will be implemented.  “Publicly marketed listings should be entered in

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Central Virginia MLS, Bright MLS finalize data integration

Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service (CVR MLS) and Bright MLS have finalized a data sharing agreement that integrates real estate listings across a multistate region, the organizations announced Wednesday. The collaboration allows agents and brokers from both MLSs to access current and historical property data across central Virginia and six other states — improving

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