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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
Bright MLS announced a landmark partnership with Compass International Holdings, expanding nationwide listing data access for 100,000+ subscribers.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Bright MLS, CRMLS, and BeachesMLS announced a national data share among the three organizations.
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.
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