{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Cooperation: It\u2019s Hard To Tell the Poison From the Cure","description":"The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Rob and Greg discuss Northwest MLS countersuing Compass and the broader implications for private listings, cooperation, and MLS rules. The conversation centers on whether MLSs should enforce listing transparency, how \u201ccoming soon\u201d and private exclusives are being used, and whether current policies are conflating professional cooperation with public marketing. They also explore potential futures for IDX, syndication, and the role of MLSs in regulating broker behavior.   Key Takeaways Lawsuit Focus \u2013 Northwest MLS is challenging Compass over private listing practices.  Core Tension \u2013 Cooperation (agent access) vs. public marketing are being conflated.  Private Listings \u2013 Debate over seller choice vs. market transparency.  MLS Role \u2013 Split on whether MLS should enforce behavior or just enable cooperation.  IDX Debate \u2013 Idea to remove IDX vs. risk of fragmenting listings.  Fiduciary Risk \u2013 Future lawsuits may hinge on agent advice to sellers.  Inconsistent Rules \u2013 \u201cComing soon\u201d policies vary widely across MLSs.  Fairness Concern \u2013 Private networks could limit access to listings. Links Nick Alfencamp's Article - The Pre-Market Arms Race "Only the right ones..." - Compass agent's Instagram post NWMLS Isn\u2019t Just Playing Defense Anymore -Vendor Alley Post   Connect with Rob and Greg Rob\u2019s Website  Greg\u2019s Website    Watch us on YouTube   Our Sponsors: Cotality  Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board    Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios   ","author_name":"Industry Relations","author_url":"http:\/\/industryrelations.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"