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MLSs seek to reinvent themselves

Housing Wire

On Thursday, MLS leaders took center stage at several conference sessions, including discussions of the business practice changes driven by the NAR commission lawsuit settlement and how the role of the MLS — and the MLS-broker relationship — has evolved as a result. “I We’ve come a long way since then.”

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NAR looks to dismiss Eytalis suit on three-way membership agreements

Housing Wire

In her suit, Eytalis claims that the defendants have violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by requiring membership in order to access the MLS. According to Eytalis, some of the agents for whom she received dues requests had allowed their licenses to lapse and were no longer active in the industry, while one agent had passed away.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. An industry-wide focus on lead generation has left many professionals with vast, often un-tapped lead databases. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like?

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The AI search revolution: Rethinking real estate content strategy in the era of the AI overview

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A new reality for real estate search: The AI overview trigger pattern While AI-focused search affects all industries, it creates a particularly fascinating dynamic in real estate search. It creates both challenges and opportunities for the industry. More recently though, neither search generates an AI overview.

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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

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Redfin put the real estate industry on notice Monday morning, announcing that it will require agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership where possible. model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world. 2 edition of his Notorious ROB email newsletter.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

At this early stage, it’s unclear how such commissions would be paid since buyers could pay their agents out of their pockets or negotiate commissions as a seller concession in the closing costs. He said he’s also interested in seeing where homes will be listed since they will no longer be required to be in the MLS system.

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Price reductions: 6 things to consider before lowering the price

Housing Wire

Online appearance: Double-check that the listing is accurate and optimized in the MLS. Inside, staging can make a huge difference. About Sean Moudry A distinguished figure in the real estate industry, Sean Moudry is celebrated for his exceptional achievements and leadership.

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