Category Archives: MLS & Associations

After years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups, NAR is making a bold marketing reset. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new “More Than Opening Doors” campaign.

After years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups, NAR is making a bold marketing reset. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new “More Than Opening Doors” campaign.

The 1.47-million member organization seeks to show consumers that “agents who are Realtors do more than open doors” with its slate of new ads.

As the industry heads for a debate over the future of multiple listing services, “we’re not going to get involved,” Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York.

At Inman Connect New York, American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber spoke about real estate’s reputation and why there’s room for two national real estate trade groups.

During an appearance at Inman Connect New York, NAR CEO called for keeping the organization at the center of the industry while not competing with brokerages and members

Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins talked about consolidation, data transparency and why a national MLS isn’t the answer to the industry’s problems.

Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need.

Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals.

Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here’s what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months.