In-depth coverage of the MLS industry: lawsuits, policy, data and the fight over listings.
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RSS for this sectionA panel of MLS and industry leaders, including Michael Wurzer, discusses how the MLS's role is shifting amid the multi-MLS lawsuit against Compass and the brokerage's wider campaign against cooperation rules. Topics include rule design, data control and what brokers now need from their MLS.
OneKey MLS refused Compass's demand to stop enforcing its rules on publicly marketed listings. The standoff tests whether homes that are marketed to the public must also be entered into the MLS, as Compass pursues CRMLS in court and weighs further actions.
OneKey MLS became the third MLS, after CRMLS in California and Unlock MLS in Texas, to publicly refuse to change its policies under pressure from Compass. CEO Richard Haggerty said the MLS believes the law supports its cooperation rules.
California Regional MLS turned down Compass's demands over its cooperation rules. The MLS said it was preparing for possible litigation and launching an MLS Cooperation Legal Defense Fund.