This piece was substantively published on Inman on March 4, 2021. This may be old news to some, but not for others. Regardless, the questions about purchasing MLS tools from participants and … Read more about A Zillow-owned ShowingTime: MLS Strategic Concern and Opportunity
Virtual Showings: buyers and their brokers’ considerations
In a previous post we discussed some sellers’ concerns related to the possibility of ‘virtual showings,’ where buyers’ agents come to listings, take photos, make video recordings, or even live-stream … Read more about Virtual Showings: buyers and their brokers’ considerations
Virtual Showings: seller considerations
These days business as usual looks a little different. Stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 make some in-person activities more difficult. Showings … Read more about Virtual Showings: seller considerations
MLS photographer program considerations
Several MLSs have recently launched MLS photographer programs. Under such a program, the MLS works directly with photographers to increase market options and transparency, reduce risk for involved … Read more about MLS photographer program considerations
Copyright office proposed fee increase
The Copyright Office proposed new fees for copyright applications (see here). The proposed fee for the type of applications MLSs submit constitutes a 488% increase. We thought that was unreasonable. … Read more about Copyright office proposed fee increase
A conversation about Fair Input Guidelines
The buzz and competition regarding alternative listing input seems to have waned a bit. In April 2017 when I wrote this piece, it was a hot topic. And despite it getting less press, it seems the … Read more about A conversation about Fair Input Guidelines
Legal considerations for alternative listing input
This piece was originally published on Inman in April 2017. In it, I posit questions I might work through with a client that is considering adopting an alternative listing and input maintenance (AIM) … Read more about Legal considerations for alternative listing input
MLS terms of use changes and copyright FAQ
This post is the result of a collaborative effort amongst the Council of Multiple Listing Services, The Realty Alliance, The National Association of REALTORS®, and Larson Skinner PLLC. -- Many MLSs … Read more about MLS terms of use changes and copyright FAQ
CMLS 2017 Legal Seminar Recap
Mitch and I had the pleasure of traveling to Austin, Texas last week for the CMLS Legal Seminar as part of the 2017 CMLS Conference. The seminar had a top-notch lineup of speakers that did a great job … Read more about CMLS 2017 Legal Seminar Recap
PRESS RELEASE: Beshara becomes member of Larson Skinner PLLC
Larson Skinner PLLC announces promotion of Camille M. Beshara to member of the firm Larson Skinner PLLC, the Minneapolis-based law firm that serves multiple listing service (MLS), REALTOR® … Read more about PRESS RELEASE: Beshara becomes member of Larson Skinner PLLC
Clarifying Copyright Concepts: Compilation Registration and the DMCA Safe Harbor
In the copyright strategy playbook there are offensive tools and defensive tools. We use offensive tools to advance copyright ownership and defensive tools to mitigate potential liabilities. Copyright … Read more about Clarifying Copyright Concepts: Compilation Registration and the DMCA Safe Harbor
Could these questions help avoid regional MLS dysfunction?
[This post was first published at Inman on January 12, 2017.] The real estate data industry is changing at an accelerated rate. Change can be tough. Change can breed conflict. Context A dispute … Read more about Could these questions help avoid regional MLS dysfunction?