MLS/Association News

On March 19, the large Midwest MLS’s board will consider dropping association membership as a requirement for MLS data access.

The orgs, both key to the MLS ecosystem, decided against forming a joint entity, saying structural and governance differences outweighed potential benefits.

The number of MLSs operating in the U.S. fell below 500 in 2025 — a 43% drop from a decade earlier, according to T3 Sixty’s 2026 Organized Real Estate Indices.

Teresa King Kinney announced plans to depart at the end of the year, capping a career that has spanned some of real estate’s most disruptive periods.

Broker Public Portal will power the New York-based MLS’s consumer site, with listings also appearing on Cribio.com. Plus, HAR and BBOR partner in SE Texas.

A recent survey of more than 1,200 organized real estate leaders found that many are aligned with NAR, but they expect membership models to change.

The plumbing may need some upgrades, but overall, the MLS system flows smoothly. Ironically, the efficiency we take for granted could now be putting it at risk.

LERA, South Texas MLS in talks. Plus, LIBOR’s fair housing campaign grows; NorCal’s largest MLS launches Canva marketing app; NWMLS announces 2026 board.

The trade group’s first public annual report emphasizes reform and accountability but omits membership figures, a basic measure of organizational health.

The trade association’s first-ever annual report elevates brokers, emphasizes transaction-focused value and reframes MLS policy with an eye toward legal risk.

IRES VP Julie Dahl moves up to the C-suite. Plus, longtime NWMLS COO to step down; Illinois Realtors hires 3 government affairs pros; MetroList adds partner.

Chris Lambrou’s role at Metro is now official. Plus, REIN introduces new board members; Southwest MLS adds fraud protections; ORRA expands healthcare options.

The association’s CEO, an industry outsider, was hired to reshape the beleaguered organization — the “hardest thing” she’s ever done. Is she succeeding?

The program is the first of its kind, according to the St. Louis-based MLS. Plus, NAHREP acquires The Alumni Society; GWFAR installs 2026 board president.

Pushback against the association came from all sides in 2025 as members asserted their independence. In response, NAR sought feedback and promised reforms.

Watch the conversation as NAR CEO Nykia Wright outlines the top benefits of being a Realtor and explains the difficulty of enforcing “professionalism.”

Plus, Stellar MLS becomes a principal member of FIABCI Worldwide in 2026 as its global advisory arm expands its footprint.

The organization brought in $360 million in revenue, primarily from member dues, and spent more than $76 million on compensation. Another big expense? Lobbying.

Calaveras County Realtors partners with Northern California’s largest MLS; LIBOR launches Bridge2Business; Colorado’s IRES joins the MLS Grid network.

On a recent podcast, Nykia Wright shares the feedback she’s heard from frustrated members — and explains how NAR’s new plan aims to address their concerns.