A look at MLSs and the pocket listing ban

Today’s episode of HousingWire Daily features an interview with Ryan Cook, owner of a HomeSmart affiliated brokerage in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Cook was a contributor for HousingWire Senior Mortgage Reporter Matthew Blake’s piece titled, “ Policing the pocket listings ,” where he shares his experience with working with MLSs in the Massachusetts Area such as MLS PIN and Rhode Island State-Wide MLS. During the episode, Cook discusses more about working with MLSs and the challenges that come with it, including problems with MLSs enforcing the pocket listing ban. He also shares his concern about issues with things such the property owner’s right to privacy.