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Play video: Unlawful Distribution, and What Standards Can Do About It - RESO 2026 Spring17:47
RESO 2026 Spring conference session on unauthorized distribution of listing data and what data standards can do about it.
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Highlights from RESO's Oct. 19–21 conference in Colorado Springs: hundreds of MLSs still lag on current data standards and certification, and speakers urged the industry to spell out coming-soon listing rules — display, syndication, showings, days on market — in explicit data fields rather than relying on inconsistent status names.
A WAV Group commentary piece argues that AI is the biggest challenge yet to the MLS's role in protecting broker listing data, and proposes steps MLSs can take to control how that data is accessed and used.
A column by Craig Rowe looks at how agents are using AI tools to automate their MLS work. The columnist argues some of these uses can conflict with MLS bylaws and data-access rules and discusses what that means for MLS security.
Speakers at CMLS said listing data will be monetized one way or another, so the real issue is governance and protecting brokers' rights to their data, especially as AI companies seek access.
Play video: Introduction to the RESO Data Dictionary - RESO 2026 Summer Camp Webinar Series53:28RESO 2026 Summer Camp webinar introducing the RESO Data Dictionary.
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: Standards as Strategic Leverage - RESO 2026 Spring25:29RESO 2026 Spring conference session on data standards as strategic leverage.
Play video: Proving MLS Value with RESO Data - RESO 2025 Fall21:15RESO 2025 Fall conference session on using RESO data to demonstrate the value of the MLS.
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