“Compass ‘has not and will not adhere’ to Clear Cooperation”
– RealEstateNews
“Compass will continue to determine on a market-by-market basis whether to require its listing brokers to submit listings on a multiple listing service within any specific timeframe.”
“Compass to acquire Anywhere, creating world’s largest brokerage”
– RealEstateNews
“A coordinated push to private listings from the industry’s largest brokerages could “represent a very serious threat to a free market and a transparent market,” a prominent consumer advocate told Real Estate News. And a future where the major brokerages have market dominance would likely also threaten small brokerages and independents.”
“Is Compass already winning the war against Clear Cooperation?”
– HousingWire
Almost half of Compass’s markets have stopped enforcing Clear Cooperation Policy requiring listings to be put in MLS within one day of public marketing.
The Independent Brokerage Alliance was built to protect and strengthen independent brokerages in a changing real estate landscape. As large firms push to eliminate NAR’s Clear Cooperation rule, thus opening the door for them to hoard listings and funnel agents and clients into their brokerages, the market risks being controlled by the few instead of the many.
The IBA is our answer. We are a coalition of independent firms standing united, combining our strengths to give each of our members a level playing field while keeping our names, our brands, and our independence. By working together in the Alliance, we gain the reach and leverage of a large brokerage without sacrificing what makes us unique.
Independent Brokerage Alliance is a new alliance built specifically for small, independent real estate brokerages. You retain full control of your firm — while gaining access to powerful tools, resources, and collaboration.
When you join IBA, you keep what matters.
IBA members can market and access office exclusives across the alliance, creating more exposure and lead opportunities. More shared open house opportunities means more leads for everyone.
Automated new listing paperwork workflows, seller disclosures, new client onboarding, sending 220’s for confirmed showings, etc.
Streamlined contract-to-close tracking.
Smart notifications for agent follow-ups.
Templates for emails, contracts, and marketing.
Masterminds & Roundtables connect BICs from across firms to share strategies, wins, and insights. Collaboration fuels innovation — and referrals.
IBA is working with partners to offer affordable health insurance options to member firms and their agents — a crucial benefit that most small brokerages can’t provide alone.
Paid access to admin support (if needed)
Access to templates, checklists, branding materials, onboarding guides (coming soon)
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