In-depth coverage of the MLS industry: lawsuits, policy, data and the fight over listings.
Zillow's relationships with MLSs and brokerages, its Listing Access Standards on privately marketed listings, and its role in listing distribution. Official site ↗
Zillow's Errol Samuelson told CMLS attendees that weakening the MLS could invite government regulation, pointing to congressional scrutiny of Compass and MRED and warning that restricting listing data carries risks.
Play video: Andrew Flachner on Zillow, Compass and Listing Transparency | Blueprint 202613:12Inman Blueprint 2026 session with Andrew Flachner on Zillow, Compass and listing transparency.
Play video: Thad Wong on portal wars, a national MLS, AI and real estate’s existential moment30:56HousingWire interview with Thad Wong covering competition among real estate portals, the idea of a national MLS, and AI.
Play video: Anthony Lamacchia on the listings battle between Zillow, Compass and MRED18:06HousingWire interview with Anthony Lamacchia about the fight over listings involving Zillow, Compass and MRED, the Chicago-area MLS.
Play video: Inside the Portal Pre-marketing Boom42:38T3 Sixty discussion of the growth of pre-marketing on real estate portals.