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New national home listing database is taking on Compass in the battle for control of real estate information
Four large US brokerages launch a shared national home listing database to counter private listings, taking on Compass.
Key points
- Joining the database requires no initial charge or fees, and the founders will fund its infrastructure and technology.
- Members must submit a new listing within one business day, though an option exists for certain private listings.
- Compass is in more than half a dozen lawsuits with state and local MLSs over listing rules and antitrust claims.
Why it matters. The database is aimed at countering fragmented, off-market listings, which the founders say makes the residential market harder for consumers to read accurately.
Four large US brokerages, AGNT (owner of eXp Realty and NextHome), HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and Real REMAX Group, announced a largely open listings database for brokers. They are inviting all other brokerages to join, with no initial charge or fees, and members must submit new listings within one business day. The move targets Compass, which favours private listings and is embroiled in more than half a dozen lawsuits with state and local MLSs.
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New national home listing database is taking on Compass in the battle for control of real estate information
Heavy hitters in residential real estate joined the fight over who can see residential property listings. Their goal, they say, is to counter private listings. A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 01: An aerial view of single family homes on August 01, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Home sales have fallen across South Florida as high interest rates and other factors have weighed on the market. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Some heavy hitters in residential real estate just joined the fight over who can see residential property listings. Their goal, they say, is to counter private listings, which are becoming increasingly popular in certain markets. AGNT (which owns eXp Realty and NextHome), HomeServices of America, Keller Williams and Real REMAX Group, four of the nation's largest brokerages, announced that they are creating a largely open and shared database (API) of listings for brokers — and inviting all other brokerages to join it. Those who do must submit a new listing within one .