Reffkin ‘mischaracterizes’ new Clear Cooperation data, report author says
The Compass CEO said more than a third of consumers prefer private listings and called out "false narratives" from MLSs. Does that tell the whole story?
November 25, 2024
Clear Cooperation Policy
- eXp’s CEO on Clear Cooperation: You can’t take but not giveWant to repeal the CCP? Then you shouldn’t be able to build your own listing networks while pulling from the cooperative MLS feed, says eXp CEO Leo Pareja.November 13, 2024
- The future of MLS? It's Zillow, says Compass CEORobert Reffkin said “it’s only a matter of time” before Zillow becomes a national MLS. Zillow, meanwhile, advocated for a strong MLS and equal access to data.November 9, 2024
- Anywhere could be ‘biggest beneficiary’ if Clear Cooperation is repealedDuring a Q3 earnings call, CEO Ryan Schneider reiterated his support of the CCP but said large firms would be the winners if it goes away. Revenue, income fell.November 8, 2024
More Clear Cooperation Policy
- ‘Unfiltered’: Buyers are ‘DIYing themselves down the funnel’Watch the conversation with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman as he explains why savvy shoppers are better for agents, and why private listing networks are “just bad.”November 5, 2024
- Is RE/MAX starting to turn things around?Numbers were down, but revenue declines slowed. Leadership painted a cautiously optimistic picture — and presented its point of view on Clear Cooperation.November 1, 2024
- NAR board punts decision on Clear CooperationThe Leadership Team will now take up the issue, with "no specific date" for resolution. Meanwhile, CMLS calls a hasty repeal of CCP "reckless and unnecessary."October 28, 2024
- A danger foretold: NAR’s waning dominanceThe DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.October 21, 2024
- Industry Decoded: It’s time to do away with NAR’s arbitrary rulesThe Clear Cooperation Policy — a misguided attempt to level the playing field — doesn't meet the needs of consumers or support principles of free enterprise.October 19, 2024
- Be wary of industry players ‘attempting to sow chaos’In a livestream presentation, Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone warned of misinformation around Clear Cooperation and encouraged agents to share their views.October 17, 2024
- Could portals ‘go full-blown brokerage’ if Clear Cooperation goes away?A panel of industry veterans debated the policy and discussed various scenarios for residential real estate should the CCP be repealed.October 16, 2024
- Local association pauses Clear Cooperation — will others follow?A decision by Park City Realtors could signal a shift in local associations’ willingness to abide by NAR policies, and comes as the CCP debate intensifies.October 11, 2024
- What is the value of MLSs and associations post-settlement?A recent survey found that many agents are not satisfied with local association services and find MLSs less relevant in light of new industry rules.October 11, 2024
- NAR appeals to Supreme Court in DOJ battleThe trade organization filed an official request with the high court today, asking for a review of an antitrust case that was ostensibly closed in 2021.October 10, 2024
- The recipe for fixing Clear Cooperation — and avoiding chaosIn the second of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins warns of a greed-driven future if the CCP is eliminated, and shares a proposal for revising it.October 9, 2024
- Zillow stands firm on opposition to private listing networksPresident Susan Daimler reiterated the company's support for the Clear Cooperation Policy, and called private networks "terrible" for consumers and agents.October 9, 2024
- Why we have Clear Cooperation — and why we should keep itIn the first of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins explains the history of NAR’s policy and warns of the legal consequences of eliminating it.October 8, 2024
- Pocket listings lawsuit now focused solely on NARIn a fourth amended complaint, Top Agent Network has doubled down on its allegations that Clear Cooperation is anticompetitive and anti-consumer choice.October 4, 2024
- NAR tells sellers they don’t have to list on the MLSIn its latest consumer guide, the association offers general education about MLSs while alluding to the ongoing debate over its Clear Cooperation Policy.Updated December 16, 2024
- Anywhere seeks 4 major changes to MLS policiesThe brokerage giant is asking NAR to allow greater flexibility around Clear Cooperation and co-mingling, and loosen restrictions for non-member agents.October 1, 2024
- Clear Cooperation: A lawsuit looms as the conversation continuesMauricio Umansky pledges a court fight against NAR, while Compass and Redfin CEOs take opposite sides on the policy.September 17, 2024
- Exclusive listings on the MLS? Here’s how Bright is doing itThe nation’s second-largest multiple listing service has been making it easier to enter the data (and keep it private). Is this the wave of the future?September 13, 2024
- Clear Cooperation: ‘Imperative’ or legal risk?The future of private listings and MLS integrity is at stake as a key NAR committee meets this week to hear arguments about keeping — or scrapping — the policy.September 11, 2024
- Revise or remove Clear Cooperation, most industry pros sayAccording to a recent WAV Group poll of real estate professionals, only 28% want to keep the policy as-is, with many citing concerns over litigation.September 10, 2024
- What comes next for NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy?The policy, which was designed to discourage the sharing of listings via private networks outside the MLS, is being called into question.September 3, 2024
- NAR to appeal DOJ case to the Supreme CourtThe association will ask the highest court to weigh in on the case after a lower court ruled that the DOJ could continue its investigation into NAR policies.August 29, 2024
- Pocket listings lawsuit gets (another) new lease on lifeA U.S. District Court judge has approved a motion from the plaintiffs requesting reconsideration of a case originally filed against NAR in 2020.July 24, 2024
- DOJ pushes back on NAR’s rehearing requestThe agency wants to reopen its antitrust investigation into the association, and on June 17 said NAR’s attempt to block that move is not justified.June 17, 2024
- NAR deal and DOJ ruling give pocket listing case new lifeTop Agent Network is asking for an October 2025 trial date in the dispute over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.April 12, 2024
- DOJ can reopen its investigation into NAR, appeals court rulesRuling could lead to further changes in industry practices by allowing the Department of Justice to revisit an antitrust case originally settled in 2020.Updated October 21, 2024
- Clear Cooperation suit ends without any rule changesNAR says ThePLS.com, which sued the association and three major MLSs, is dismissing the case. But the door is open for it to refile this year.January 26, 2024
- Major MLSs reach settlement in lawsuit over NAR policyCRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED have reached an agreement with ThePLS.com over Clear Cooperation rules, leaving NAR as the only remaining defendant.January 25, 2024
- NAR pocket listing case goes back to the courts on appealA case filed by the Top Agent Network targeting NAR's Clear Cooperation policy was reinstated after previously being dismissed in 2021.September 1, 2023
- DOJ may step into another NAR antitrust caseThe Department of Justice said it plans to file a brief in an appeal by the Top Agent Network over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy.February 1, 2023
- NAR succeeds in halting DOJ investigationDespite reaching a settlement agreement in 2020, the Department of Justice reopened a probe into NAR policies. The association fought back — and won.January 25, 2023
- Clear Cooperation plaintiff faces 'an uphill road'A challenge to NAR's policy toward private listings will proceed in the courts, but claims of antitrust violations and consumer harm may be hard to prove.January 19, 2023
