A few months ago in Tucson, a new idea started gaining serious traction: the MLS Data Exchange (MDX).
Presented during a session by Andrew Coca (CEO, Modern.tech and SourceRE), Daniel Jones (CEO, Hive MLS), and Bill Fowler (President, SourceRE), the MDX model offered something the industry has needed for years—a standards-driven framework for true MLS collaboration without forced mergers or vendor lock-in.
The premise was simple, but powerful:
- One shared, independent database
- Unified business rules and data structures
- Full Add/Edit interoperability across front-end systems
But the real impact of MDX came after the session ended.
Why MDX Struck a Chord
Across conversations with MLS leaders, one message came through loud and clear: They’re ready for more control.
Done with patchwork data shares and looking for infrastructure that actually supports strategic growth.
MDX is a new way to operate. It simplifies consolidation, future-proofs system integrations, and allows MLSs to govern their data on their own terms.
No vendor bottlenecks. No disruptive migrations. Just clean, governed data flowing across the systems brokers already use.
Throughout those conversations, we demoed SourceRE Exchange™—our independent MLS database platform that brings MDX to life.
It’s designed for interoperability from the ground up, giving MLSs the flexibility to grow, partner, and scale without compromising autonomy or member experience.
If the reaction from MLS leaders was any indication, the shift is already underway.
Ready for What’s Next?
The industry is aligning around stronger standards, smarter data infrastructure, and the belief that MLSs shouldn’t have to compromise control for the sake of cooperation. That belief is baked into the MDX model, and it’s what we’re continuing to build at SourceRE.
Want to see what MDX could look like for your organization? Schedule a demo with our team today.
In Case You Missed It
If you haven’t read it yet, this is the foundational guide to the MDX model. Learn how this new approach helps MLSs simplify collaboration and build lasting infrastructure without vendor lock-in.
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