RMLS Alliance and MRED Partner in MLS Data Share bringing together coverage in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Indiana, benefiting nearly 50,000 agents and brokers.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – April 11, 2025 - RMLS Alliance and MRED (Midwest Real Estate Data) have entered into a data sharing agreement. This partnership enables RMLS Alliance and MRED to better serve subscribers by providing them with access to a broader range of listings across a larger geographic area within their respective MLS systems. 

 RMLS Chair, Robin Simpson shared, "We are thrilled to announce this data share agreement between RMLS Alliance and MRED. The core mission of MLS is to empower licensed professionals by providing a collaborative platform to share data and serve clients with the highest level of expertise. This partnership not only enhances the promotion of sellers’ properties to a broader marketplace but also equips buyers with comprehensive knowledge of all available properties. This partnership strengthens our shared mission to empower real estate professionals with the tools they need to succeed and better support their clients."

RMLS Alliance includes more than 3,000 subscribers across Capital Area REALTORS®, Egyptian Board of REALTORS®, Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® and the Quad City Association of REALTORS® and has nearly 10,000 active and pending listings to go along with more than 550,000 sold listings.

 “This is what progress looks like - MLSs working together to foster a more competitive, efficient marketplace for the benefit of the consumers and professionals who rely on them.  We’re proud to join forces with MRED to put our subscribers first,” said RMLS Alliance General Manager Cathy Wagner.

 This is a major step toward improving real estate collaboration,” said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. “This initiative will provide real estate professionals with expanded access to property listings across Illinois—enhancing transparency, efficiency, and market reach.”

 RMLS and MRED are already working together to advance data integration. We anticipate expanded access within the Paragon system to be available later this year, with more details to follow in the coming weeks and months.