Compass Closes Anywhere Deal Amid Anonymous Reports of ‘Overruled’ DOJ Staff Concerns
The industry-shaking deal by Compass to acquire Anywhere officially closed today, creating a $10 billion brokerage behemoth that is likely ...
Tag: Multiple Listing Service
Google Brings Listings Straight to Search in Potential Bombshell Move
Amidst the rapidly accelerating multi-front war over real estate listings, the most important player may have just made its first ...
Universal Consulting Opportunities Expands Global Role, Supporting MLS Modernization Across Multiple Markets
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has continued its international engagement in 2025, supporting multiple markets in ...
NAR Sharply Denies Factual, Legal Basis of Broker Lawsuit Petition
In a short and somewhat brusque court filing yesterday, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) asked a federal judge to ...
Court Report: Compass-Zillow Hearing Lays Groundwork for Listing Battle; Brokers Seize on MLS Policy Changes
The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. ...
Brokers Suing NAR Say MLS Policy Changes Are ‘Admission’ of Illegality
After the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) made comprehensive updates to MLS policies—saying that most are meant to “modernize” and ...
MRED Doubles Down on Private Listings Despite Zillow Pressure
A little over a week after Zillow sought to clarify its discussions with Chicago-based Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) over ...
Zillow Takes on MLS-Hosted Private Listings in Chicago
When Zillow announced its new rules restricting certain private listings, one MLS was quickly thrown into the spotlight—Midwest Real Estate ...
Reffkin Blasts MLS ‘Monopoly,’ Declines to Address Private Listing Metrics on Investor Call
In a relatively short time, the power dynamics in residential real estate have shifted dramatically. The National Association of Realtors® ...
CRMLS Removes, Restores CoStar Media After Terms of Use Confusion
CoStar is providing a more forceful—and specific—pushback against accusations by Zillow that the company’s 3D home tour subsidiary, Matterport, blocked ...
3 Small Things Agents Can Do to Make Clients Feel Taken Care Of
These simple actions can go a long way in helping clients feel supported, informed and confident throughout the transaction. Read more.
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