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Innovating on a Foundation of Trust: How Stellar MLS Equips Real Estate Leaders

Real estate is navigating an era of intertwined themes: unprecedented technological opportunities and the urgent need to build consumer trust.

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Commentary by Merri Jo Cowen
November 20, 2025
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Innovating on a Foundation of Trust: How Stellar MLS Equips Real Estate Leaders

Real estate is navigating an era defined by unprecedented technological opportunities and the urgent need to build consumer trust. At Stellar MLS, we believe these themes are intertwined, and it is our responsibility to ensure that agents and brokers have the tools, access and expertise to guide their clients with confidence.  

Leading the real estate narrative  

Real estate professionals deserve the ability to advocate for their clients and their listings. That’s why Stellar MLS continues to innovate solutions that amplify agents’ and brokers’ expertise. Flexible listing options that still uphold the principles of fair housing empower professionals to guide their clients through strategic decisions that reflect their listing goals and priorities. 

In an era of misinformation and data fragmentation, cultivating consumer trust is essential. Perfecting the basics, pristine and accurate listing data, is at the core of Stellar MLS’ operations. This allows Stellar MLS agents and brokers to guide their clients with confidence, providing professional recommendations and expertise wherever they need it throughout the homeownership journey. When consumers trust the data that their agents and brokers provide, this results in greater clarity and a stronger relationship.  

Building the future of real estate together  

The future of the MLS is collaborative. This year, Stellar MLS has been proud to deepen partnerships with other leading organizations, including California Regional MLS, Bright MLS and Miami Realtors®. These reciprocal MLS access agreements aren’t just about expanding coverage area; they’re about providing unified solutions that allow professionals to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.  

Through these partnerships, MLSs are better positioned to provide seamless experiences, improve data accuracy and open doors to new opportunities for their customers. For agents and brokers, this translates into a competitive advantage: access to broader networks, smarter tools and the confidence that their MLS is advocating for them at every level. 

Consumer experience and MLS innovation  

For real estate professionals, the key to building business is enhancing the customer experience. At Stellar MLS, we understand this mission and continuously seek innovation that helps our customers accomplish this.  

Consumer trust and innovation go hand in hand at Stellar MLS and will remain a priority as we look ahead to 2026 and far beyond. New solutions such as Rayse transform how agents and brokers showcase their value, while IO Reports delivers actionable market insights in a clear, client-friendly format. 

When agents can share timely, accurate and visually engaging information, they move beyond marketing properties; they build trust, credibility and lasting relationships. 

Looking ahead 

Current defining trends demand adaptability, vision and, above all, trust. Stellar MLS is preparing its customers not only to meet these challenges but also to lead through them. By empowering professionals with confidence, building collaborative industry partnerships, having an engaged and prepared volunteer board of directors, and keeping a global view, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that MLSs remain indispensable to the future of real estate. 

For more information, visit https://www.stellarmls.com.

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Merri Jo Cowen

Merri Jo Cowen is the CEO of Stellar MLS.

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