Jonathan's Blog: Real Estate Industry

Recently the California Association of Realtors approved a motion that could lead to a state wide MLS.  I personally think this is real progress in our industry that will foster efficiency and innovation.

I have run into problems with my regional boards and regional MLS's here in South Carolina wanting my entire company (brokerage house) to join their MLS before they will allow any single realtor to join. In other words, the realtor and the realtor's entire firm or brokerage house must join the MLS, adding to everyone's expenses.  Some of these policies are just outright ridiculous  in  my opinion. 

These boards and MLS's need to open things up to allow  us as Realtors to be more competitive.  My company is having to join three local MLS's just to… Read Full Post