by | May 28, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Antitrust has been a loaded topic in real estate since at least the commission lawsuits of the 2020s that alleged many foundational rules and practices in real estate violated antitrust laws, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) launching its own parallel inquiry. Now,...
by | May 27, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
In a bold move that underscores deepening tensions between MLSs and major real estate portals, Realtracs—in an email sent to its members Wednesday morning—has announced that it intends to cut off Zillow’s access to its MLS data feed effective June 1. The decision...
by | May 27, 2026 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
As if the usual residential real estate flashpoints of fluctuating interest rates, affordability and inventory issues in many parts of the country weren’t enough to worry about, now agents must keep a watchful eye on the potential effects of market interrupters such...
by | May 27, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Above, Brian Donnellan, left, and Brian Schneider In an op-ed published earlier this month, Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS, referred to much of the recent industry upheaval as “noise.” Partnerships, consolidations, new entrants—all things that “sidestep” issues...
by | May 27, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Private listings and networks remain a hot-button issue in real estate, one where sharp lines are being drawn—with MLSs playing a critical role. Recently, Compass announced a partnership with Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) to bring that MLS’s private listing network...
by | May 27, 2026 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
A federal judge in Chicago has granted preliminary approval to settlement agreements with more than 20 real estate companies in a major antitrust lawsuit filed by recent homebuyers challenging commission practices in the residential real estate market. On May 26,...