Burks completed the controversial acquisition of Colorado’s largest MLS in September 2024. His private company, MAZL LLC, was formed expressly to secure control of the market-leading MLS from Denver Metro Association of Realtors and South Metro Denver Realtors Association. Burks, a four-decade industry veteran, promised an innovative, subscriber-focused MLS. He soon after hired industry veteran Dana Bennett as CEO of the nation’s 17th largest MLS, which has more than 26,000 subscribers.