Does Your MLS Lead with Its Heart?

In the 20+ years WAV Group has been fielding MLS Customer Satisfaction Surveys we have noticed one indisputable FACT. The MLSs with CEOs that lead with their heart and demonstrate empathy and passion for their subscribers are the ones that have earned the most customer loyalty. 

By |2025-07-01T06:30:43-07:00July 1st, 2025|MLS, MLS Insights|0 Comments

Does your brokerage website make you cringe?

As market conditions tighten and brokers are forced to make tough decisions about where to cut and where to invest, one question looms large: Is your website helping your brokerage stand proud online, or do you cringe when you look at it? Do you believe the monies spent on your website are helping your business or is it just a necessary evil?  

Real Estate + Mortgage Integration: Why Fluente Is the Missing Link in AI-Driven Cross-Selling

AI will not transform real estate and mortgage independently. It will transform them together—if they share the same data environment.

By |2025-06-26T17:10:29-07:00June 27th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Fluente, Mortgage|0 Comments

Skating to Where the Puck is Going: Why Smart Brokerages Should Target the $5.5 Billion Home Flipping Market

The question isn't whether the home flipping and investor segment represents a massive opportunity—it's whether your brokerage will be positioned to capture it.

By |2025-06-25T13:04:08-07:00June 26th, 2025|Broker Information, Business Intelligence|0 Comments

Brokers, stop selling tech puffery. Start delivering real performance.

The best brokers aren’t selling software. They’re selling simplicity. They remove friction. They make technology usable. And they’re the first call when an agent wants to get better.

Are Broker Websites Still Worth the Investment? We Want Your Perspective

Is my website really pulling its weight? To help answer that question, we’re launching a nationwide survey to get honest, data-backed insights from brokers of all sizes—from small independents to regional powerhouses and national franchises. And we want to hear from you.

Extend the value of your MLS by enable Lifetime Client Relationships for your Subscribers

The standout takeaway? Nearly 2/3 of homeowners are very or extremely interested in an online homeownership portal—an all-in-one platform to help manage, maintain, and protect their most valuable asset. Here’s what homeowners want it to do:

Rhenti Expands Market Reach Through Strategic Rental Beast Partnership

Toronto-based proptech company leverages MLS integration to supercharge listing visibility for property managers.

By |2025-06-23T12:41:21-07:00June 23rd, 2025|Real Estate Technology, Rentals|Comments Off on Rhenti Expands Market Reach Through Strategic Rental Beast Partnership

Lone Wolf enters a new era of Integrations starting with Follow Up Boss to Deliver a Seamless CRM-to-Transaction Experience

WAV Group studies have proven that a lack of integrations between technologies is one of the biggest pain points facing brokerages today. Lone Wolf recognized and approached that challenge in two ways. First, it created a seamless workflow and User interface between all its core modules – Lone Wolf Back Office, Transact and Relationships – along with powerful tools like Boost and Cloud CMA. 

By |2025-06-17T07:36:18-07:00June 17th, 2025|Announcements, Broker-Agent Information, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Lone Wolf enters a new era of Integrations starting with Follow Up Boss to Deliver a Seamless CRM-to-Transaction Experience

Small Staff, Big Problems: Why in-house HR Can Do More Harm Than Good

Most MLSs and Associations have small staffs and lean operations. They do a lot with very little. With small teams, tight budgets, and a focus on member service, it’s easy to feel pressure to assign someone internal to “handle HR.” But here's the reality: Most real estate organizations do not need a dedicated internal HR staff member until they hit at least 50 employees.

By |2025-06-17T07:30:33-07:00June 17th, 2025|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Small Staff, Big Problems: Why in-house HR Can Do More Harm Than Good