In-depth coverage of the MLS industry: lawsuits, policy, data and the fight over listings.
Play video: Thad Wong on portal wars, a national MLS, AI and real estate’s existential moment30:56
HousingWire interview with Thad Wong covering competition among real estate portals, the idea of a national MLS, and AI.
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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.
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: 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: Unlawful Distribution, and What Standards Can Do About It - RESO 2026 Spring17:47RESO 2026 Spring conference session on unauthorized distribution of listing data and what data standards can do about it.
Play video: Inside the Portal Pre-marketing Boom42:38T3 Sixty discussion of the growth of pre-marketing on real estate portals.
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