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Broker Insights
Are Lockboxes the Industry’s next Trouble Spot?
In 2023, we asked over 250,000 agents and brokers how interested they would be in statewide lockbox access where they hold a license. Nearly ¾ of respondents (72%) across multiple markets want statewide lockbox access.
5 Tips For Better Email Open Rates, Plus PROVEN Plug & Play Subject Lines
A compelling email subject line is what’s going to land you in the inbox, enticing your audience to open and engage with your content. Below are five proven tips for crafting effective email subject lines, as well a list of words and/or phrases that deliver results.
WAV Group Releases 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap Part 2: The Intranet
Part 2 of the report sheds light on the pivotal role played by the company intranet in driving agent productivity and facilitating product adoption. Building an effective intranet involves careful consideration of various factors, including email integration, single sign-on functionality, and commission payment portals.
MLS and Association Best Practices
Brokers and Tech Vendors Demand A Less Fragmented MLS Data Access System
The industry is moving in a positive direction to eliminate fractionalization of MLS data.
Safeguarding Success: How to mitigate risk from potential DOJ mandates and other outside threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate industry, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) executives face a myriad of risks that have the potential to disrupt operations, tarnish reputation, and compromise data integrity. In such a dynamic environment, proactive risk management is not just advisable — it's imperative. In this article, we'll explore the importance of “scenario planning,” or anticipating and mitigating the worst-case scenario within MLS organizations, and we’ll outline strategies for fostering a culture of preparedness and adaptability.
Understanding Your ListTrac Report
If you have ListTrac in your market, make a point to review it every month. Be sure to include it in your training and communications.
Real Estate Technology Trends
Real AI: AI agents are the next big thing, AI and the Big Apple, fast facts, and AI quote of the week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Issue 18 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
Brokers and Tech Vendors Demand A Less Fragmented MLS Data Access System
The industry is moving in a positive direction to eliminate fractionalization of MLS data.
WAV Group Releases 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap Part 3: Data Management
As technology continues to redefine the landscape of the real estate industry, brokerages are increasingly relying on data-driven strategies to stay ahead of the curve. In the latest installment of WAV Group's 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap, Part 3 dives deep into the critical realm of data management. Let's explore the cornerstone of data management outlined in this report: creating a robust data collection policy and strategy.
Strategic Planning and Research
Safeguarding Success: How to mitigate risk from potential DOJ mandates and other outside threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate industry, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) executives face a myriad of risks that have the potential to disrupt operations, tarnish reputation, and compromise data integrity. In such a dynamic environment, proactive risk management is not just advisable — it's imperative. In this article, we'll explore the importance of “scenario planning,” or anticipating and mitigating the worst-case scenario within MLS organizations, and we’ll outline strategies for fostering a culture of preparedness and adaptability.
Real AI: AI will make the big, bigger, latest AI trends, headlines, fast facts and AI Quote of the Week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 15 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to [...]
Are Lockboxes the Industry’s next Trouble Spot?
In 2023, we asked over 250,000 agents and brokers how interested they would be in statewide lockbox access where they hold a license. Nearly ¾ of respondents (72%) across multiple markets want statewide lockbox access.
