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Revisiting Palsson vs. Marin Board of Realtor 1976

  • Writer: Colin Campbell
    Colin Campbell
  • Dec 4, 2025
  • 1 min read

The 1976 Palsson court case prohibited associations from making membership a requirement for MLS access, requiring them to offer a "reasonable fee" option for non-members.

Your broker's status determines your options - if your broker chooses MLS-only membership, agents working under that broker can also join as MLS-only rather than full REALTOR® members, resulting in significant cost savings (avoiding CAR and NAR dues).

Contacting MLS Only Broker will open the door to California MLS's without the REALTOR membership requirement.

Confirm with us directly to hear current MLS-only membership availability and pricing, as policies can vary by local association. CRMLS is an MLS Only Option which covers most of the state. We are in Fresno and the Bay Area as well. Looking at new markets like Bakersfield and Sacramento (MetroList) to add. Join MLS-Only today.

 
 
 

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