Bright MLS

09/01/2026

Need a crash course in compliance? Join our live Accuracy & Policy webinar to brush up on the latest updates and guidance for keeping your listings on track. Save your spot >> https://brightmls.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__dZ579BFT2OwIgKoPTzP2Q

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Bright MLS President & CEO Brian Donnellan on being named a 2026 HousingWire Vanguard Editors' Choice Award winner! The Vanguard Awards recognize exceptional executives whose leadership and innovation help shape the future of real estate.

With a relentless pursuit of progress rooted in his DNA, Brian never stops pushing himself and those around him to drive real impact challenging our industry to think bigger, pivot faster, and build next-generation value for the future of real estate. https://www.housingwire.com/winner-profile/2026-vanguard-brian-donnellan/

08/31/2026

The late summer market has slowed heading into fall, with new purchase contracts down 7.9% compared to last year. Get the latest weekly market report: https://brightmls.com/weeklystats

08/31/2026

Bright’s legacy Listing Management system has been permanently retired. From now on, all listing creation, edits, and drafting will take place in the modernized Listing Management platform designed to evolve with technology and business needs. Visit our resources page for quick videos and training links. https://brightmls.com/OfficeHours

08/28/2026

Only 3 days until legacy Listing Management is officially retired! All drafting and editing will take place exclusively on the new platform after August 31. Catch a live walkthrough webinar here: https://brightmls.com/ListingManagementTraining

08/27/2026

Results from recent Bright surveys show first-time buyers fighting an uphill battle against high mortgage rates and elevated prices. The good news? Achieving homeownership in the Mid-Atlantic may be tough, but it’s far from impossible.

08/26/2026

5 days remaining! Co-listing agents and team members can easily collaborate, edit, share, and copy listings in the new platform. Get your team set up before August 31: https://brightmls.com/ListingManagement

08/26/2026

Starting next month, you’ll have your choice between two industry-leading rental services platforms right inside Bright! Free for subscribers, RentRedi joins RentSpree to give you more options for your business needs. https://www.brightmls.com/article/available-soon-more-rental-services-through-bright-mls

08/25/2026

6 days until the legacy cutoff! The upgraded platform analyzes your listing data to generate compliant, professional remarks and auto-caption your photos. Try it out before the deadline: https://brightmls.com/ListingManagement

08/25/2026

The Rise of the "Shadow Buyer." Why young, employed professionals in the DMV are stuck living at home: New research from Bright MLS shows just how challenging the path to homeownership has become for younger workers in the DC Metro region.

Axios DC's Mimi Montgomery takes a closer look at where younger buyers are finding opportunities and where affordability remains out of reach, drawing on Bright MLS research and insights from Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant.

Explore the full Bright MLS research: https://www.brightmls.com/article/are-americas-shadow-homebuyers-really-ready-to-buy

Read the Axios story: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/08/25/real-estate-affordability-young-workers-income-housing

Prince George's has the mid-Atlantic's most "shadow buyers."