In this episode of Listing Bits, Greg Robertson is joined by Megan McFarlane from New Mexico MLS and Jeff Allen from CubiCasa to discuss the growing importance of floor plans in real estate listings. They dive into why New Mexico MLS has taken the bold step of requiring floor plans on every listing, how technology like CubiCasa is making this easier, and the industry-wide momentum pushing for more complete and transparent listing content.

Key Takeaways

• New Mexico MLS’s Bold Move: Why they made floor plans mandatory and how it enhances listing accuracy and consumer experience.

• The Tech That’s Changing the Game: How CubiCasa and other solutions make floor plans more accessible for agents and MLSs.

• Overcoming Pushback: Addressing concerns about liability, data privacy, and adoption challenges.

• Consumer Demand is Clear: NAR research shows floor plans are the #1 most requested listing feature.

• Global Trends in Real Estate: Why countries like Finland and Australia have already made floor plans standard—and why the U.S. is catching up.

• The Future of MLS Compliance: How MLSs are using AI and automation to enforce floor plan requirements.

Links & Resources

New Mexico MLS to require floor plans on all listings

https://www.vendoralley.com/2025/01/16/new-mexico-mls-to-require-floorpans-on-all-listings/

MLS Floor Plan Requirement Programs: FAQ 2025

https://www.cubi.casa/mls-floor-plan-requirements-2025/

CMLS Presentation Clip

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE2yYaMPzme/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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