The Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) suspended Compass.com’s IDX feed at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, restricting access to newly listed properties. Compass, represented by Cris Nelson, expressed concerns that this decision jeopardizes their clients and agents. The conflict relates to NWMLS’s unique rules that prohibit privately marketing listings unless they are included in the MLS. Compass’s ongoing challenge against NWMLS has escalated since CEO Robert Reffkin criticized their Clear Cooperation Policy, which diverges from broader National Association of Realtors guidelines. The situation raises questions about competition and seller rights in real estate.
Despite Compass adhering to NWMLS's rules, the IDX feed was abruptly shut off, creating disruptions for clients and agents, according to a Compass regional VP.
The ongoing conflict reflects broader issues in real estate, particularly regarding marketing rights and the accessibility of listings on competing platforms.
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