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Bright MLS Is Now Compass’s Biggest MLS Partner

Bright MLS announced a landmark partnership with Compass International Holdings, expanding nationwide listing data access for 100,000+ subscribers.

May 15, 2026

Agent Strategy

90% of Office Exclusives Eventually Hit the MLS: New Report

Bright MLS reports that office exclusives now make up nearly 8% of new listings, with Compass, Washington Fine Properties, and TTR Sotheby’s leading the trend. The data reveals longer days on market, no price advantage, and tighter inventory.

April 4, 2025

Housing Market

New Survey Reveals Who’s Selling in 2025—and Why

Bright MLS reports that nearly 20% of homeowners have the intention of selling in 2025, with younger homeowners aged 30-49 driving the market—over 26% of them are ready to list their homes.

December 16, 2024

Housing Market

2025 Housing Market Predictions: Steal These 4 Charts to Guide Your Clients

What’s ahead for real estate in 2025? Discover key housing market predictions from Realtor.com, NAR, Zillow, and more, covering home sales, prices, inventory, and mortgage rates.

December 4, 2024

Real Estate News

MLSs Settle in Pocket Listing Lawsuit; NAR Remains a Defendant

Major MLSs, including CRMLS, Bright MLS, and MRED, settle in the Pocket Listing Lawsuit, which challenges NAR’s Clear Cooperation policy. NAR remains a defendant in the case.

January 26, 2024

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Housing Market

Bright MLS Study Shows Homes on the MLS Sell for 18% More than Off-MLS Homes

A Bright MLS study shows homes marketed on the MLS sold for an average 18% more than off-MLS homes in 2022—up from a 13% premium in 2020.

August 17, 2023

Knowledge Brokers

Is The Housing Market Savagely Unhealthy?

Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the Matt Ishbia UWM CEO interview, whether the market is “savagely unhealthy,” why Bright MLS is allowing $0 buyer broker commissions, and the number one reason agents switch brokerages.

July 21, 2023

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Real Estate News

National Data Share Agreement Among Bright MLS, CRMLS, and BeachesMLS

Bright MLS, CRMLS, and BeachesMLS announced a national data share among the three organizations.

February 8, 2023

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Real Estate News

Move Over Zillow… MLSs Combine Forces to Launch Nestfully

California Regional MLS, REcolorado and Bright MLS have combined forces to create Nestfully, which is set to launch in Q1 2023. The portal is designed to provide listing data for the consumer, and will give leads to brokerages for free.

January 24, 2023

Bright MLS

Bright MLS Is Now Compass’s Biggest MLS Partner

90% of Office Exclusives Eventually Hit the MLS: New Report

New Survey Reveals Who’s Selling in 2025—and Why

2025 Housing Market Predictions: Steal These 4 Charts to Guide Your Clients

MLSs Settle in Pocket Listing Lawsuit; NAR Remains a Defendant

Bright MLS Study Shows Homes on the MLS Sell for 18% More than Off-MLS Homes

Is The Housing Market Savagely Unhealthy?

Move Over Zillow… MLSs Combine Forces to Launch Nestfully

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