July 2025 Broker Report

IN THIS ISSUE

The Value of Representation Initiative

The industry is changing and so are the demands clients put on their agents and brokers. To help you better promote yourself and convey the intrinsic value you bring, we’ve created the Value of Representation initiative, offering flyers, slides, and more for real estate professionals to use at their discretion. Browse our resource page and check back later for updates!

Data That Tells a Story

As part of our Value of Representation campaign, we dug deep into the data to find just how valuable it is to use a verified, MLS-affiliated agent. Check out our findings here. 

The Importance of Transparency

CEO Art Carter and VP & General Counsel Ed Zorn have another sit down, this time to discuss the noise surrounding “seller choice” and why maintaining market transparency is key to a successful industry.  

• Full Video 
• Part 1
• Part 2
• Part 3

CRMLS Wants to Connect with Your Marketing Team

At At CRMLS, we pride ourselves as being broker-first, and we’re always looking for new ways to share important information with you.

The CRMLS MarCom team is working to build connections with the marketing team at participating brokerages as a new touchpoint to ensure transparency in all CRMLS efforts.

If you’d like to take part in this collaboration and connect your marketing team with ours, please fill out this short form.

Compliance

Listing Agreement and Seller’s Permission

The CRMLS Compliance Knowledgebase is a collection of guides, reference materials, and FAQs that supplement the CRMLS Compliance website. Search or browse by topic to find answers and instructions for your most common inquiries.

This month we’re highlighting CRMLS Rule 8.1 – Listing Agreement and Seller’s Permission. Prior to submitting a listing to the MLS, the Listing Broker shall obtain the written agreement of the seller(s) expressly granting the Listing Broker authority to:

1. file the listing with the MLS for publication and dissemination to those authorized by the MLS
2. act as an agent for the seller(s)
3. abide by the rules of the MLS
4. provide timely notice of status changes of the listing to the MLS
5. provide sales information, including selling price, to the MLS upon sale of the property for publication and dissemination to those authorized by the MLS; and
6. publish sales information after the final closing of a sales transaction in accordance with these MLS rules

It is important to note that this rule also applies to the Listing Broker, who is required to be in possession of the written agreement when selling their own property.

For more information on CRMLS Rule 8.1, please view our Rules and Policies.

To search the Compliance Knowledgebase library in its entirety, please click here.

Compliance Presentations Available to Your Brokerage

As a reminder, CRMLS Compliance is available throughout the year to provide you with various complimentary presentations for your agents. Presentations are available both in-person and virtually. Please fill out our form to schedule Compliance training for your office.

Broker Compliance Helpline

You can contact the Broker Compliance Helpline in three simple steps:

1. Make sure your MLS ID is ready (note that only active brokers, office managers, and personal/office assistants connected to a broker or office manager can use theBroker Compliance Helpline). To learn if your ID has the correct MLS user class, please email brokers@crmls.org. 
2. Call 909-859-2043.
3. Press 3 to speak directly to a Compliance Analyst for assistance. 

You can reach us Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PT. Please do NOT share this phone number with agents. 

If you have questions regarding your user class or personal/office assistant accounts, please email us at brokers@crmls.org.