Realtor.com enters the Clear Cooperation debate

“Realtor.com fully supports the principles and policy of Clear Cooperation because it is at the heart of the most consumer friendly marketplace on the planet,” Eales wrote.

“The genesis of this open marketplace was some 30 years ago when the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and MLSs facilitated the digitization of listings nationwide, the adoption of common standards for information sharing, and the broadcast of those listings across the nascent internet — originally only on Realtor.com.” 

‘Wrong side of history’

Eales, who is originally from Australia, described his experience selling properties at auction, which is how most homes are bought and sold in the country. On the first property he tried to sell, in an attempt to save money, he cut corners on…