Appraisers warn of risks as more real estate listings go private
Appraisers say hidden interiors and off-market sales limit comp verification and will extend turnaround times
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‘Lawfare is now the norm’: MLS leaders brace for more legal battles
MLS legal experts at CMLS Open House urged scenario planning around cooperation, participation, and data access as lawsuits and demand letters increase
Compass’s Reffkin gives MLSs an ultimatum: Change listing rules or face lawsuits
Exclusive HousingWire coverage from CMLS: Reffkin said Compass could file antitrust suits by mid-October and set an October 6 deadline
MLSs compete on rules and partnerships as listing control shifts
MLSs are using partnerships and tech to compete as listing control shifts, while CMLS warns against fragmentation that limits transparency.
CMLS urges antitrust regulators to back MLS collaboration
CMLS asked DOJ and FTC to recognize MLSs as pro-competitive, citing 230 MLSs, 1.7 million subscribers and data access benefits.
Compass-Anywhere deal sparks MLS reckoning
With compensation rules changing and mega-brokers growing, MLSs must deliver more than just listings to stay competitive.