🎙️ Listing Bits: Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS
Host: Greg Robertson
Guest: Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS
Episode Summary:
Greg sits down with Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan for a candid conversation about leadership, music, and the shifting dynamics in real estate. They dive into design, the Clear Cooperation Policy, Wall Street’s influence, and why cooperation—not just compensation—is the heart of MLS value.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why Bright MLS invests so heavily in communication and design
• How playing in bands helped Brian lead complex teams
• The real impact of removing compensation from the MLS model
• Brian’s take on Clear Cooperation and private exclusives
• What Wall Street’s growing role means for brokers and MLSs
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In this episode of Listing Bits, Greg Robertson is joined by Megan McFarlane from New Mexico MLS and Jeff Allen from CubiCasa to discuss the growing importance of floor plans in real estate listings. They dive into why New Mexico MLS has taken the bold step of requiring floor plans on every listing, how technology like CubiCasa is making this easier, and the industry-wide momentum pushing for more complete and transparent listing content.
Key Takeaways
• New Mexico MLS’s Bold Move: Why they made floor plans mandatory and how it enhances listing accuracy and consumer experience.
• The Tech That’s Changing the Game: How CubiCasa and other solutions make floor plans more accessible for agents and MLSs.
• Overcoming Pushback: Addressing concerns about liability, data privacy, and adoption challenges.
• Consumer Demand is Clear: NAR research shows floor plans are the #1 most requested listing feature.
• Global Trends in Real Estate: Why countries like Finland and Australia have already made floor plans standard—and why the U.S. is catching up.
• The Future of MLS Compliance: How MLSs are using AI and automation to enforce floor plan requirements.
Links & Resources
New Mexico MLS to require floor plans on all listings
https://www.vendoralley.com/2025/01/16/new-mexico-mls-to-require-floorpans-on-all-listings/
MLS Floor Plan Requirement Programs: FAQ 2025
https://www.cubi.casa/mls-floor-plan-requirements-2025/
CMLS Presentation Clip
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE2yYaMPzme/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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