N
ational Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) advocates for policies ensuring equal access to property listings and transparency in the real estate market. A more open system benefits buyers, small businesses, and the broader economy.

    The Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) controversy highlights the threat posed by prioritizing self-interest over fair competition and consumer protection. The remnants of pocket listings, redlining, and discriminatory zoning policies persist today, contributing to substantial homeownership and wealth gaps in America.

    Major real estate players undermining open access underscore the need for a formalized framework beyond industry organizations or platforms. This necessitates a robust and standardized approach, shielding it from industry giants' whims. The current trajectory risks creating a two-tiered system locking out many buyers and sellers.

    NAHREP believes fair access to property information is a matter of fair housing, crucial for preventing exclusionary practices that disproportionately affect communities of color. Transparency benefits small businesses and brokerages by ensuring equal access to listings, allowing them to serve clients effectively.

    The industry's efforts to provide access to all listings are commendable: Zillow will no longer list properties from private brokers if they're publicly marketed; eXp Realty supports the Clear Cooperation Policy; and Redfin advocates for prompt MLS entry. However, more long-term efforts are needed to codify consumer protections through legislation and ordinances.

    NAHREP urges state legislatures and local governing bodies to enact laws mandating adherence to these principles, creating a robust framework ensuring fair and transparent access to real estate information nationwide. This formalization is necessary due to the insufficiency of industry self-regulation, as demonstrated by recent developments.