The ground just shifted: coming soon listings are taking over real estate
Portals and brokerages expand coming soon pre marketing, raising questions about IDX feeds, MLS rules and seller choice.
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Midwest Real Estate Data moves to abandon NAR membership requirement
Under the change approved Monday, partner groups would have the option to offer MLS access to licensed agents who are not Realtors.
NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership
NAR said its statement goes along with its long-standing position that sharing properties on the MLS provides transparency in the marketplace.
NAR speaks out on “coming soon” listings
NAR says it has no national “coming soon” policy, leaving listing status rules to local MLSs and emphasizing MLS benefits for consumers and competition.
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales on portal strategy and MLS ties
CEO Damian Eales says Realtor.com logged 261 million January visits, and details Realtor.com+ partnerships with MLSs.
Rayse, OneKey MLS partner on agent value tools in New York
Through the collaboration, OneKey MLS members will gain access to the Rayse platform along with co-branded educational programming.
Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits
Judge Bough approves $39.7M in settlements for five brokerages, impacting 2.7M claims in nationwide commission lawsuit.
Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules
A new Illinois bill would require most home listings to be advertised online within one day unless sellers opt out.
NAR outlines legal risk mitigation, litigation strategy in 2025 report
NAR’s 2025 report highlights new legal counsel, department restructuring and policy changes to reduce litigation risk and exposure.
MetroList broadens California MLS footprint
The platform provides listing management, data distribution and technology tools used by participating Realtor associations.