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Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service (CVR MLS) and Bright MLS have finalized a data sharing agreement that integrates real estate listings across a multistate region, the organizations announced Wednesday.
The collaboration allows agents and brokers from both MLSs to access current and historical property data across central Virginia and six other states — improving cross-market visibility and streamlining services for clients.
“This data share marks a significant step forward in our commitment to empowering our subscribers with broader access to critical listing information,” said Laura Lafayette, CEO of CVR MLS. “By working together, our MLSs are expanding opportunities for agents and brokers, ultimately delivering greater value to consumers.”
Leaders said the agreement enhances operational efficiency and supports agents working across county and city boundaries in the Mid-Atlantic region.
“This collaboration is a win for real estate professionals and the clients they serve,” said Brian Donnellan, president and CEO of Bright MLS. “By completing this integration with CVR MLS, we’re helping agents work smarter and more strategically across markets.
“It’s about empowering them with the accurate, expansive data they need to succeed — whether they’re guiding a first-time homebuyer in Richmond or managing a referral from Maryland to central Virginia. This is what cooperation in our industry should look like.”
CVR MLS serves the Virginia cities of Richmond, Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights, along with several surrounding counties including Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan and Prince George. Bright MLS operates in Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and portions of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Bright MLS said the integration is part of an ongoing strategy to increase interoperability across markets through similar data sharing partnerships across the Mid-Atlantic.
