MLS/Association News

The $3 million settlement in the buyer-broker commissions lawsuit will now move forward following updates to the terms of the agreement.

After a major real estate company reached a settlement in the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, NAR said its commitment to defend itself remains unchanged.

NWMLS CEO Tom Hurdelbrink says brokerage expansion is changing how MLSs operate, and lawsuits could spur an industry-wide “generational and tectonic shift.”

A case filed by the Top Agent Network targeting NAR's Clear Cooperation policy was reinstated after previously being dismissed in 2021.

NAR leaders affirmed Bob Goldberg as CEO during an emergency meeting days after the association’s president resigned following sexual harassment allegations.

A proactive approach could help MLSs better manage any potential changes to their business models.

Just two days after the New York Times published claims of harassment, retaliation and intimidation at the association, Kenny Parcell has stepped down.

Allegations of sexual harassment at NAR, followed by "very emotional" calls from association employees, sparked a new initiative now gaining steam.

A New York Times article details complaints from women about NAR and its president's “predatory” behavior.

Rapattoni is gradually restoring service following a cyberattack that shut down the MLS service provider on Aug. 9.

More than 4,000 eXp Realty agents in 12 markets will be helped by NorthstarMLS, which has offered to assist other major companies as well.

CRMLS and other organizations are offering temporary access and support to agents affected by the Rapattoni shutdown, now in its second week.

MLS system provider Rapattoni has been down since midweek, leaving tens of thousands of agents unable to add listings and update information.

Two regional studies of home sales found that properties listed on the MLS sold for significantly more than homes sold off-MLS.

Member count increased by more than 6,500 in July, but the "fiercely competitive business environment" could spur attrition in the coming months.

The Midwestern MLS, which covers parts of Missouri and Illinois, is investing in REdistribute, a data revenue-share program.

Emily Chenevert, CEO of ABoR and the newly rebranded Unlock MLS, wants Austin buyers and sellers to associate "MLS" with more than just soccer.

In a letter to members, Cory Shepard vowed to lead the organization into a new chapter after the former CEO was accused of embezzlement.

Realtracs CEO Stuart White believes the MLS landscape could look very different in a post-"cooperation and compensation" future.

The association believes it will prevail in court, but also “highly encourages agents to use buyer broker agreements.”