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Northwest MLS takes aim at the DOJ’s commission views

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Kirkland, Washington-based Northwest MLS (NWMLS) is looking to have its voice heard in a lawsuit all the way on the other side of the country. The MLS added that in the DOJ’s argument about steering, it did not acknowledge that the rule changes also made information about sellers’ offers of compensation available to other consumers. “DOJ’s

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OneKey MLS acquires Mid-Hudson MLS

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OneKey MLS has acquired Mid-Hudson MLS according to an announcement on Monday, growing its membership to nearly 50,000 agents. The Poughkeepsie-based Mid-Hudson MLS is a broker-owned MLS serving over 1,400 agents in Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson Valley area.

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Judge grants response for MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs

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Saris will allow the Nosalek commission lawsuit plaintiffs and MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) defendants to file a response to the Department of Justice’s statement of interest. The DOJ’s statement was in relation to the settlement agreement reached between the Nosalek plaintiffs and MLS PIN in July 2023.

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MLS executives imagine a world with no MLS

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We are optimistic and hopeful that the value of the MLS and the role of the agent will prevail so that we can continue to provide an efficient and transparent marketplace for consumers.” With great change on the horizon, MLS executives said they are focusing on showing their value to agents and their clients. “I

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Bright MLS teams up with Collabra Technology

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Agents subscribed to Bright MLS now have access to a built-in advertising tool through a new partnership with Collabra Technology , according to an announcement on Tuesday. In addition to AdBuilder, Bright MLS subscribers will also have access to SphereIndex and SphereBuilder.

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ICE strikes multiyear deal with MLS-owned REdistribute 

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced a multiyear licensing agreement with REdistribute for permissioned access to multiple listing services (MLS) information. Launched in 2022 by BrightMLS and California Regional MLS , REdistribute is an MLS-owned company that includes licensed data from more than 40 MLSs.

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MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs ask court for permission to respond to DOJ

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The plaintiffs in the Nosalek commission lawsuit and defendant MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) have teamed up to ask Judge Patti B. The joint motion was filed on Wednesday by MLS PIN, Jennifer Nosalek, Randy Hirschorn and Tracy Hirschorn.

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