Compass, NWMLS clash over document production in antitrust suit
Summary
This article discusses an ongoing antitrust lawsuit between Compass and Northwest MLS (NWMLS). While the specifics don't directly impact STR operations, the legal battle over document production highlights potential complexities in real estate market data and policies, which could indirectly affect hosts depending on their MLS access.
Key Insights
- •The antitrust suit centers around NWMLS’s listing policy, and whether or not it adheres to NAR's (National Association of Realtors') MLS policies.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should stay informed on local real estate market data policies, as they can evolve and affect STR operations depending on their access.Effort: lowImpact: low
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts who are not aware of local listing policies or legal battles in the real estate space may miss changes to data access and could be affected in future, as this case highlights.
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