Op-Ed: MLSs can build what brokers want or brokers will do it
With a vendor not expected until early 2027, brokers are pressing for rule changes on data use, IDX and distribution
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Everything we know so far about Open Real Estate
Leaders say local MLS governance remains in place as Open Real Estate prepares for a Q1 2027 rollout
The MLS was built around sellers. Gitcha wants to change that
Founder Dan Cooper said five MLSs have signed on since early 2025, with more partnerships expected after contract reviews
‘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
IRES MLS names Julie Dahl CEO, succeeding Jeff Bosch
Dahl, a 23-year IRES veteran, succeeds Jeff Bosch as he departs for Arizona Regional MLS
Fifth Circuit upholds dismissal of NAR three-way agreement suit
Panel affirmed a 2025 dismissal that found no antitrust injury tied to MLS access and association membership requirements
Compass-NWMLS settlement bigger than ‘coming soon’ listings
The agreement, which takes effect in stages beginning Sept. 4, creates a new “First Look” status
Miami Realtors + RWorld’s Dionna Hall on building a unified South Florida MLS
Dionna Hall — co-CEO of Miami Realtors + RWorld — discusses what’s next for BeachesMLS and MIAMI MLS and how agents can demonstrate skill.
NAR Q2 strategic plan update targets MLS rules, lawsuits, training
NAR’s Q2 report details strategic plan progress, including DOJ letters, Tuccori settlement steps, and new broker and data tools.
NTREIS names Joey Bandemer VP of data governance
NTREIS hired Joey Bandemer to lead data governance and in house compliance, replacing 13 associations, rollout Q4 2026.