Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you’re likely to hear the term MLS, which stands for multiple listing service. The MLS is a platform used by real estate agents and brokers to share ...

In today’s real estate market, understanding how Zillow, the MLS, and other platforms work can make or break a deal. Each has unique rules for listing access, visibility, and update speed that affect ...

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department gave a boost Tuesday to online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — by forcing new industry policies that give Internet-based agents access to home ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover mortgage, housing and real estate. One of the biggest benefits of using a real estate agent has long been their access to ...

The debate over whether a national MLS would benefit the real estate community seems to be part of an ongoing conversation. How would it help agents and brokers? Would it provide better governance, ...

Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has sued a real estate database in Seattle and accused it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior. By Debra Kamin A turf war is erupting ...

Zillow is synonymous with home shopping. For many homebuyers, sellers, agents, and mortgage professionals, the online real estate marketplace is one of the first places to look if you’re exploring ...

Realtor.com, the Website of the National Association of Realtors, has released Real Estate Search, a free app that will help you buy and sell residential properties. If you want to find the perfect ...