Opinion: Everyone benefits when real estate listings are broadly available

This opinion piece argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy, requiring listings to be entered into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, is essential for fairness and transparency in real estate. - Off-market listings sell for 1.5% less on average, with larger gaps in high-priced markets like San Diego and Los Angeles.

- Private listings are disproportionately concentrated in majority-white neighborhoods, raising civil rights concerns. - The policy prevents discrimination by ensuring equal access to listings for all buyers.

The article concludes that cooperation, transparency, and fairness are foundational to professionalism in real estate.