AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 7, 20264 min read
CRMLS Compass Complaint: What the Suit Seeks
The CRMLS Compass complaint seeks a ruling on listing cooperation rules, but the filing itself creates no marketing exemption for California brokers.
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GuideAgents & BrokeragesOct 7, 20264 min read
MLS Seller Concessions Field: Entry Rules
What the MLS seller concessions field can say, how active offers differ from closing data, and which local rules to check before entering remarks.
GuideAgents & BrokeragesSep 28, 20264 min read
SmartMLS Photo Removal After a Sale
SmartMLS photo removal after a Connecticut sale: what the MLS retains, how to request changes from websites, and why some images may remain.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 24, 20263 min read
Orion MLS Access Rollout: Search Before Feeds
The Orion MLS access rollout connects participating California, Nevada and Oregon markets. Check search access, planned feeds and reuse rights.
AnalysisHousing TechnologySep 22, 20264 min read
Relevate AIMEE: Check Data Permissions
Relevate AIMEE data permissions need review across embedded chat and external AI access. What MLS and association leaders should verify before enabling it.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 17, 20264 min read
Zillow Preview Launch on Realtor.com: Access and MLS Rules
The Zillow Preview launch on Realtor.com expands public access. Brokers still need to confirm participation, showing dates and local MLS obligations.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationSep 10, 20264 min read
Eytalis MLS Membership Appeal: What the Ruling Decides
The Eytalis MLS membership appeal: why the Fifth Circuit affirmed dismissal and what it left unresolved on membership rules and state claims.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 9, 20263 min read
Bright MLS AI Academy: Training Scope and Limits
Bright MLS AI Academy training scope: planned subscriber learning, a year-end 2026 launch target, unanswered terms and brokerage oversight needs.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesAug 31, 20264 min read
NWMLS First Look Access: What Sellers Control
NWMLS First Look access is set for September 4, 2026. Understand broker access, public marketing, optional showings and seller controls over IDX.
AnalysisHousing TechnologyAug 27, 20264 min read
NWMLS Cribio Search: How Broker Routing Works
NWMLS Cribio search pairs AI discovery with listing broker routing. What Washington firms should know about buyer representation and data limits.
ComparisonAgents & BrokeragesAug 24, 20264 min read
OneKey Seller Internet Opt-Out: Address or Listing?
Compare OneKey seller internet opt-out choices: hide your address or withhold the listing, with consent requirements and limits on privacy.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesAug 20, 20264 min read
Unlock MLS Platform Brokerage: Who Needs a Data License?
Unlock MLS ties its platform brokerage data license framework to revenue and feed use. See the categories, reported September 15 start and unknown fees.
GlossaryAgents & BrokeragesAug 14, 20264 min read
MLS DOM vs. CDOM: What Relisting Changes
Understand MLS DOM vs. CDOM, how relisting affects each counter, why local reset rules differ, and how to read a property's full listing history.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationAug 12, 20265 min read
Homie Antitrust Appeal: Why the Dismissal Stands
The Homie antitrust appeal dismissal turns on timing and a missing conspiracy link. The ruling does not establish that alleged steering was lawful.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationAug 7, 20265 min read
Warren’s Compass–MRED Listing Inquiry: Access, Data and Rules
Warren’s Compass–MRED listing inquiry seeks records on access, fees and housing data. The request itself does not change agents’ listing obligations.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesAug 6, 20263 min read
Realtracs–Zillow Data Agreement: What Brokers Should Check
The Realtracs Zillow data agreement preserves the feed. Brokers still need to check listing eligibility, AI permissions and suppression notices.