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1 week ago

These Were Residential Real Estate's Top Stories Of 2025 Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

2025 real estate saw major brokerage consolidations, heated portal competition, stricter MLS listing rules, record-low first-time buyers, and rising cash purchases and regional shifts.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NWMLS, Compass ask court to push back June 2026 trial date

Compass sued NWMLS for antitrust violations over NWMLS's listing policy, and NWMLS moved to dismiss while reserving potential counterclaims.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Did NAR's MLS policy update signal an antitrust shift?

In a motion filed on Wednesday, the plaintiffs' counsel wrote that NAR's decision to change its MLS policies was essentially NAR admitting that those requirements are a violation of antitrust law. This admission is critical to the issues raised by Plaintiffs in their complaint and rebut the Defendants' arguments that the previous policy of the NAR requiring membership in its organization in order for brokers and agents to access the MLS did not violate antitrust law and were not wrongful, the filing states.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

De-risking the MLS: CEOs say consumer friendliness is the best line of defense

MLSs should review and remove non-consumer-friendly rules, expand access to non‑Realtors, and ensure subscriptions include lockbox and forms access.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

Does Zillow's policy really restrict Compass's business?

Zillow's policy requires timely MLS input for listings to maintain compliance and appears to limit visibility on certain platforms.
Compass highlights potential issues with delayed listings under the new policy framework, challenging its impact on marketing strategies.
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