CMLS CEO Jessica Edgerton urged real estate industry participants to "get messy" during the organization’s 2026 Open House, calling for greater willingness to engage with challenging work and issues.

Edgerton’s message placed collaboration and problem-solving at the center of the discussion, as professionals across the property market confront changing business and information needs.

She also announced that CMLS will introduce a new membership tier for brokers. The supplied information does not detail the tier’s eligibility, pricing, benefits or rollout timetable.

The announcement will be closely watched by brokers and other market participants assessing how industry organizations are adapting their membership structures. The remarks were reported by HousingWire.