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Northwest MLS Brokers Close Nearly 68,000 Sales in 2025, with Inventory Rising and Prices Holding Steady

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its 2025 Annual Report on sales and listing activity. The report reflects the work of its more than 31,000 real estate brokers in over 2,400 member offices. Sales Recap NWMLS [..]

January 15, 2026

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Northwest MLS Chief Operations Officer, Monica Beck, Announces Retirement; Industry Leader Named as Successor

After 45 years of dedicated leadership, Monica Beck, Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Northwest MLS, announced that she will step down from her role in the spring of 2026.  Ms. Beck’s career began in 1980 with the North End Brokers Association, which evolved into Northwest MLS and now serves more [..]

January 13, 2026

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Northwest MLS to Launch Inclusive Voice-Activated Home Search

Home search is entering a new era—one that’s more intuitive, inclusive, and accessible.

July 21, 2025

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Northwest MLS Asks Court to Dismiss Compass’ Lawsuit

Yesterday, Northwest MLS filed papers asking the court to dismiss the complaint brought by Compass alleging that Northwest MLS’s rules are anti-competitive.

July 1, 2025

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NWMLS to Further Enhance Transparency for Consumers by Facilitating the Disclosure of Referral Fees

Today, Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) announces additions to its residential real estate forms to provide buyers and sellers with complete transparency regarding referral fees their brokers pay or receive in connection with their clients’ transactions.

June 25, 2025

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Northwest MLS – An Open, Fair, Transparent, and Comprehensive Marketplace for All

For more than 40 years, real estate brokerage firms in Washington state, as members of Northwest MLS, have agreed to cooperate and share all listings of all properties with the entire brokerage community and the public. 

March 28, 2025

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NWMLS Expands Listing Reach with Data Partners Program

NWMLS is expanding listing exposure for home sellers and enhancing network opportunities for its member brokers with the launch of the Data Partners program.

March 25, 2025

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NWMLS Announces Officers for its Board of Directors

David Maider, designated broker of Windermere Real Estate M2 LLC in Everett, was elected as the 2025 chairperson of the board. He served as vice chairperson of the NWMLS board in 2024.

January 29, 2025

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NWMLS brokers log 67,788 sales during 2024

Transactions are valued at nearly $54 billion Northwest MLS, the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its Annual Report on sales and listing activity for 2024. The activity in the report reflects the work of its more than 32,000 brokers in over [..]

January 17, 2025

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Tom Hurdelbrink, Retired President & CEO of NWMLS Inducted into CMLS Hall of Fame

Tom Hurdelbrink, retired President & CEO of Northwest MLS (NWMLS) was inducted into the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) Hall of Fame during the CMLS conference (CMLS2024) on September 25th. The honor is a means of recognizing and acknowledging a lifetime of leadership, energy, and intellect that improves and [..]

September 26, 2024

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