CRMLS survey shows broad support for Clear Cooperation

"58.3% of respondents support the policy, including 38.73% who said they are extremely supportive. Another 12.5% identified as neutral, meaning more than 70% of respondents were either supportive of or open to the policy. Meanwhile, 17.24% said they were not supportive at all."

"Many respondents emphasized the importance of equal access to listings and broad market exposure for consumers. Several agents used the survey's open comment section to voice concerns about private listing networks and off-market marketing practices. Private networks and keeping listings from the MLS does a disservice to the client, one respondent wrote."

"I'm in favor of Clear Cooperation It's important for MLSs to remain the central repository not the fragmentation we're seeing, one respondent stated. Supporters of the policy also highlighted the competitive advantages of wider listing distribution. The better we cooperate with each other, the more our industry grows in harmony, one respondent said."

"It definitely serves the client most if the property is exposed to as many buyers as possible, another added. A separate respondent wrote, The more eyes on a property, the more opportunities and the seller gets the most money. While nearly 30% of respondents selected lower support ratings, CRMLS said written comments often reflected support for the policy's intent while suggesting operational changes."

A survey of active listing professionals who have sold at least one property since Jan. 1 found broad support for the Clear Cooperation Policy. Supporters totaled 58.3%, including 38.73% who were extremely supportive. Neutral responses were 12.5%, so more than 70% were supportive or open to the policy. Opposition was 17.24%. Many respondents emphasized equal access to listings and broad market exposure for consumers. Several comments criticized private listing networks and off-market marketing practices, arguing they limit client benefit. Supporters described the MLS as a centralized marketplace and highlighted competitive advantages from wider distribution. Some respondents suggested operational changes, including concerns about a one-day timeline for entering publicly marketed listings into the MLS.

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