I find it fascinating that an industry that has historically resisted government involvement in the relationship between a broker and their client is now increasingly looking to the government for solutions. Across the country, states are introducing legislation around private listings, listing transparency and consumer access to housing inventory. Some support it. Some oppose it.…
For much of my career in real estate, I’ve been told—sometimes directly, sometimes subtly—that there are limits to what an MLS can be. Limits to how flexible it can be. Limits to how innovative it should be. Limits to how deeply it can integrate into a broker’s or agent’s broader business strategy. Those assumptions are…
We’re almost through 2025, and once again, our industry is grappling with significant questions about how to handle property data, with ongoing debates over Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), delayed listings as well as the value of transparency throughout the buying and selling process. This continued controversy and confusion are stalling necessary progress for our industry. …
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently announced its position on Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and issued a new MLS Policy Statement. However, the core problems with CCP were there from the start and required immediate action to provide a solution. Like NAR, REsides embraces its mission to empower agents and brokers as they preserve,…
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
