After nearly a year of thoughtful exploration, RESO and CMLS have concluded discussions and made the shared decision not to move forward with forming a new combined organization.
This decision reflects a disciplined evaluation of how best to serve our respective missions and the broader real estate marketplace. Throughout this process, leaders from both organizations engaged in meaningful dialogue about how advocacy, standards and industry leadership might be brought together in new ways. While we identified areas of strong alignment, we also recognized that the structural and governance considerations required to move forward did not ultimately support creating a single new entity at this time.
The work undertaken through this process was valuable. It clarified the strengths of each organization and reinforced the importance of intentional governance, clear mission alignment and thoughtful stewardship of industry institutions.
Both RESO and CMLS remain deeply committed to advancing a strong and collaborative real estate ecosystem. We will continue our long-standing partnership, working together where our missions align to strengthen data standards, support MLS organizations and promote innovation across the marketplace.
Our shared commitment to the industry remains unchanged, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate in ways that best serve MLSs, brokers, technology partners and the real estate marketplace as a whole.
