MLS Advocacy in Action

Advocacy starts with a simple premise: MLS leaders have knowledge policymakers need. During MLS Matters: MLS Advocacy in Action, CMLS brought together industry legal experts and MLS executives to explore how MLSs can contribute a stronger, more informed perspective to policy conversations at the federal, state, and local levels. The message for MLS staff was […]

Meet Jessie and the CMLS Team

In this MLS Matters conversation, CMLS CEO Jessie Edgerton shared her vision for CMLS, the MLS community, and the relationships that keep our work connected to members’ needs. Members had the opportunity to get to know Jessie, hear what she had learned from MLS leaders and teams, ask questions, and meet members of the CMLS […]

Hot Topics Heading into Washington

Special thanks to our facilitators for bringing their expertise and candor to the conversation, Hot Topics Heading into D.C.: Rodney Gansho, Senior Director of Engagement at NAR; Richard Haggerty, CEO of OneKey® MLS and 2026 CMLS Director; Tina Grimes, CEO of Southern Oregon MLS/Oregon Data Share; and Daniel Jones, CEO of Hive MLS. NAR’s latest […]

A New Story for MLS

Brian Boero, Co-Founder of 1000WATT, focused on how MLSs can tell a stronger, clearer story in a time of significant industry change, and the questions that help define the MLS’s value at its core. The Moment We’re In Brian opened by framing the current environment not as a crisis, but as a moment of creative […]

Open MLS Participation: Lessons from the Front Line

For decades, MLSs in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and California have operated with open participant access. More recently, a growing number of markets have extended participation, while others are thoughtfully assessing the path that best aligns with the needs of their local marketplaces. Key considerations include: Governance models and policy implications Operational readiness and resource planning […]

Navigating MLS Policy Changes with Clarity and Confidence

During the session, we explored legal compliance expectations, practical enforcement strategies, and the evolving roles of MLS governance. Throughout the discussion, participants emphasized the importance of education, documentation, and empowering local decision-making to uphold standards and strengthen member accountability.  Key Takeaways:  Sitzer/Burnett Compliance: Class counsel has begun requesting compliance documentation from MLSs, including evidence of compensation […]

Compliance – Cornerstone of Gold Standard Data

Thank you to Cindy Miller for facilitating a thorough discussion about Compliance and Data Integrity along with Alana Brenner-Lawson, Tricia Henchen, and Phillip Kent.  MLS provides the gold standard of data. We are the only organizations able to bring competitors together, contribute to a common database, and monitor to ensure the most accurate and timely data available. But how do you achieve that?  Key […]