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REcolorado warns Realtors of pitfalls of outside MLS ownership

Housing Wire

In a statement released Wednesday night, REcolorado warned Denver-area Realtors that outside ownership of the local MLS could bring added uncertainty during an already uncertain time and suggested that their data could be compromised. However, REcolorado said it objects to the associations selling it to an outside private equity firm. “We

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How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

Housing Wire

It explicitly allows for such offers to be made off-MLS, however. If sellers cannot notify buyers about offers off-MLS, many buyers will not have the information they need to determine whether a home purchase is financially feasible. Advocates presenting dubious arguments are helping to create a two-tiered system of brokerage services.

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REcolorado wants to move past the drama of its sale. Its new participation agreement has reignited controversy

Housing Wire

Under its new ownership, REcolorado MLS rolled out a new Participation Agreement. REcolorado denies that the agreement does either of these things, claiming that the agreement gives it copyright over the compilation of the MLS database. They say the MLS has not hosted an event where agents can ask questions.

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Denver-area Realtor associations release statement on REcolorado sale

Housing Wire

REcolorado was surprised to learn this week that its primary shareholders — the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR) and the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) — have agreed to sell the company to a private equity firm.

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REcolorado board fired as shareholders reveal new buyer

Housing Wire

” REcolorado is a multiple listing service (MLS) with 26,000 members. Its board members and leadership were surprised last week when they received a letter of intent from DMAR and SMDRA to sell to MAZL since they had been in negotiations to buy the MLS since February.

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Commission lawsuits head to Utah

Housing Wire

Like the other commission lawsuits, the Jensen suit is seeking class action status for anyone who sold a property listed on Wasatch Front MLS , Washington County MLS , Iron County MLS or Summit County MLS between Feb. 9, 2020, and the present, and paid a buyer broker commission.

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Moratis commission lawsuit plaintiffs take aim at NAR settlement in latest filing

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, West Penn MLS , a defendant in the Moratis suit, filed a motion to stay the case, noting that it has opted into the NAR settlement agreement. In the motion, West Penn MLS said that it is seeking a stay until Judge Stephen R.

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