CRMLS + Bright MLS Redistribute – California Regional Multiple Listing Service

Introducing REdistribute

Changing how real estate data is collected and distributed for institutional use

We're rewriting the rules of engagement.

Enhanced Transparency on How Data Is Being Used

CRMLS and Bright MLS developed REdistribute, a joint venture to simplify MLS data licensing for consumers and provide MLSs with transparency on the use of their most important asset.

REdistribute was formed to aggregate and distribute data on behalf of participating brokerages and MLS organizations, providing unbiased, up-to-date MLS information directly from the source to institutions involved with the housing industry – and to put brokers back in control of their data rights and usage.

Since REdistribute’s inception, BeachesMLS, Stellar MLS, and REcolorado have joined the initiative to take part in generating additional value for the brokerage community.

This is truly a turning point for the industry.

CRMLS and Bright MLS began working collaboratively in late 2021 with the intent to create solutions for the brokerage community.

REdistribute was formed to aggregate and distribute data on behalf of participating brokerages and MLS organizations, providing unbiased, up-to-date MLS data directly from the source to institutions involved with the housing industry to put brokers back in control of their data rights and usage.

This is truly a turning point for the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REdistribute?

REdistribute aggregates and distributes data on behalf of participating MLS
organizations and their broker participants. Brokers and MLSs that participate have full
transparency on how their data is being utilized for institutional use. Consumers of this
data in fields such as insurance, mortgage lending, etc. will have access to the most
accurate and current real estate information database available in the country.

What benefits does this provide me as a CRMLS user?

With REdistribute, your broker will both take back control of their data and increase its
value. Specifically, the revenue generated from data use by licensees will be shared
back with the brokers and MLS organizations that participate, ensuring that participants
are compensated at true market value for the data they provide. As REdistribute
develops, more information on the specifics of revenue distribution processes will be
shared.

Who is the joint venture between? Is this a merger?

This is not a merger. REdistribute is a joint venture between CRMLS and Bright MLS and a separate corporate entity.

As of launch (4/5/23), what MLSs are participating?

CRMLS (California), Bright MLS (Mid–Atlantic), Beaches MLS (Florida), StellarMLS
(Florida), REcolorado (Colorado) and MLS PIN (Massachusetts). Many additional MLSs
have shown interest and are in discussion to join as well.

Why are you sharing data with the other MLSs?

The formation of REdistribute enables us to harness the power and possibility of our
shared data to benefit brokers.

Where can I learn more about REdistribute?

https://redistribute.com/mls/

https://go.crmls.org/redistribute/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/re-distribute

https://twitter.com/RE_distribute

https://www.facebook.com/REdistribute-101545922731318

FAQ Pre-REdistribute

What type of technology will you be building?

To start, we will complete a data share agreement enabling us to explore the power of a larger, shared data set. Soon after, we will work to identify ways we can eliminate redundant technologies. Other key deliverables include improvements to technical systems offering an enhanced user experience and a customer-facing website for both organizations.