Zillow, MRED, Compass await ruling in Chicagoland MLS fight
The court is reviewing Zillow’s request to block MRED from suspending listing feeds as post-hearing briefs are filed.
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NAR tells members to report Realtor brand misuse
NAR is updating its Trademark Protection Program and says AI tools help identify Realtor trademark misuse earlier for enforcement.
Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute
Compass and MRED leaders testified Zillow threatened litigation over listing access standards, briefs due July 9 and July 13.
First MLS names Jenni Bonura chief growth officer
FMLS hired former Harry Norman CEO Jenni Bonura as chief growth officer to drive member growth and expand products and data solutions.
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.
NAR publishes new resources on MLS, listings
NAR published three resources on MLS data filtering, objective IDX and VOW criteria and Clear Cooperation one-to-one broker communication.
Tennessee brokers brace for Zillow listing cutoff amid Realtracs dispute
Tennessee MLS Realtracs plans to cut Zillow feed June 1 over IDX display compliance, as brokers work on direct listing feeds.
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.
Zillow, MRED face July 1 hearing after restraining order on feeds
Court sets expedited discovery and a July 1-2 hearing on Zillow’s bid to block MRED from suspending listing feeds after a temporary order.
CMLS, this one is for you: Build the alliance now or watch Compass build it instead
Darryl Davis urges CMLS to launch an MLS-controlled alliance by Sep 29, after four Compass MLS deals and a Zillow antitrust suit.