It’s all smiles because the work is done. You’ve expertly guided a client through the long and winding home-buying process to the point where they’ve found what they want and made an offer that was accepted. They’re happy, the seller’s happy, and you’re happy. All that remains are the usual mundane details. What could go…
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Compass accuses NWMLS of dragging its feet in lawsuit discovery On Christmas Eve, Compass’s attorneys were not feeling the giving spirit from lawyers representing NWMLS as the two parties wrangle over discovery in…
Around 7:14 a.m. on a random Thursday, someone in nearly every brokerage office, group chat, or Slack channel sends the same message: “Did you see the news?” Another merger. Another acquisition. Another domino in a consolidation cycle that’s starting to feel less like a phase and more like the industry’s new operating system. The headlines…
Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are locked in a heated discovery dispute as the real estate giant’s antitrust lawsuit against the regional MLS moves forward, according to recent court filings. The lawsuit, filed by Compass back in the spring, alleges that NWMLS leveraged its rules to undermine Compass’s private listing-focused strategy. NWMLS has…
The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, which brings together experienced MLS leaders from across North America. The 2026 Board will build on CMLS’ ongoing work in policy development, collaboration and governance, supporting MLSs as it navigates an evolving industry landscape and increasing demands for clarity, consistency and…
For Ken Baris, real estate isn’t just a career; it’s a calling that began in childhood. The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jordan Baris Realty literally grew up in the business. His father, Jordan Baris, founded the company in 1952—and as a child, the young Baris always had real estate on the mind. “When I…
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MARIS (Mid America Regional Information Systems) MLS has launched a broker revenue share program that returns revenue generated from MLS data access back to participating brokers who contribute listings to the marketplace. According to the organization, the 2025 program generated a revenue share pool of more than $250,000. The initiative is structured to distribute income…
Above: Penthouse terrace. Dirk Zieglschmid—managing director and CEO of CAI Group—explains the vision behind Villa Tannenberg, an extraordinary new development in Berlin, Germany, drawing attention from international buyers. A participant in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World’s (LeadingRE) new development marketing program, Destinations by LeadingRE, CAI Group develops exclusive and sustainable real estate projects…
Above, RELIANCEai™’s “Areia™,” which stands for Autonomous Real Estate Intelligence Assistant™, a first-of-its-kind real estate-focused, AI-powered digital human being released across a wide range of real estate platforms. RELIANCEai™, a provider of enterprise real estate technology, has announced a strategic partnership with AREIA Synthetics™ to introduce Areia™ (Autonomous Real Estate Intelligence Assistant™), a first-of-its-kind real…
Editor’s note: this story is part two of a two-part series—read part one here. 2025 was another whirlwind year for real estate, with industry professionals facing ups, downs and everything in between. The industry saw a lot of major developments, and it can be hard to keep track of everything—from continued debates over Clear Cooperation…
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