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A Family Business Done Right: Peter and Mary Jo Hunt Join the Western New York Business Hall of Fame

Peter and Mary Jo Hunt will be inducted into the Western New York Business Hall of Fame at Buffalo Business First's 10th annual C-Level Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony on Wednesday, October 14, in the Golden Ballroom at The Statler Buffalo, honoring business leaders whose vision and accomplishments have made a lasting impact on the region. As Buffalo Business First put it, the husband and wife team have grown a $100-plus million family business while shaping Western New York through decades of leadership in business and philanthropy. For anyone who knows this industry, the recognition is long overdue.

By |2026-10-14T15:28:58-07:00October 14th, 2026|Announcements|Comments Off on A Family Business Done Right: Peter and Mary Jo Hunt Join the Western New York Business Hall of Fame
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Want to hire the Best MLS Leaders? Stop Making Them Move.

With fewer MLS organizations and an increasingly limited pool of experienced executives, hybrid and remote work may be one of the smartest recruiting strategies available.

By |2026-10-14T07:50:03-07:00October 14th, 2026|MLS Insights, Recruiting|Comments Off on Want to hire the Best MLS Leaders? Stop Making Them Move.
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MRED and NoCoast MLS: A New Model for MLS Collaboration Across State Lines

I love seeing two of my favorite MLSs find new ways to work together across state lines! Les Sulgrove, who leads NoCoast MLS in Iowa, is one of the most passionate and committed MLS leaders in our industry. He is always looking for ways to deliver more value to the brokers and agents he serves.

By |2026-10-08T08:35:44-07:00October 8th, 2026|MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on MRED and NoCoast MLS: A New Model for MLS Collaboration Across State Lines
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It’s Time to Get On With It: Make It Easier for Brokers to Do Business

There was one major takeaway. Sticking to historical thinking, avoiding conversations with competitive MLSs while your brokers are asking for you to simplify their businesses is not appropriate anymore. 

By |2026-10-06T11:51:30-07:00October 6th, 2026|Mergers & Acquisitions, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on It’s Time to Get On With It: Make It Easier for Brokers to Do Business
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Contrary to Some People’s Beliefs, MRED’s PLN Status Has LESS Double-Ended Deals Than Active Status

For years, some have argued that allowing a private status within an MLS creates an environment where listing agents can hold properties close and capture both sides of the transaction. If that were happening systematically in MRED’s marketplace, we would expect to see higher double-ending rates in PLN Status.

By |2026-09-22T07:10:17-07:00September 22nd, 2026|IDX, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Contrary to Some People’s Beliefs, MRED’s PLN Status Has LESS Double-Ended Deals Than Active Status
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IDX as We Know It Survives Thanks to MRED

MRED just prevailed in its legal battle with Zillow. In a preliminary hearing, MRED prevailed on its right to enforce its own data licensing agreement with Zillow

By |2026-09-16T05:15:49-07:00September 16th, 2026|Associations, IDX, Legal in Real Estate, Main category, MLS, Zillow|Comments Off on IDX as We Know It Survives Thanks to MRED
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NWMLS new “First Look” Status Reflects How Real Estate Actually Works

The new settlement between Northwest MLS and Compass is important for a very practical reason. NWMLS’s new First Look status gives agents and sellers more flexibility to begin building interest in a home while it is still being prepared for sale.Homes are not always either “ready” or “not ready.” Sometimes a property is almost ready, but a few important details still need to come together.

By |2026-09-01T06:03:54-07:00September 1st, 2026|MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on NWMLS new “First Look” Status Reflects How Real Estate Actually Works
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DCAR Welcomes Leslie J. Frazier as Chief Executive Officer

Congrats to DC Association of REALTORS for hiring Leslie Frazier as their new CEO. Leslie is a bright light in our industry bringing strategic thinking and drive for innovation with a respectful and thoughtful approach - exactly the kind of leader to ensure Associations  become even more relevant and appreciated. 

By |2026-08-31T08:16:04-07:00August 31st, 2026|Announcements, Associations|Comments Off on DCAR Welcomes Leslie J. Frazier as Chief Executive Officer
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View From the Middle Seat: Creating a More Collaborative Path to Implementation of new MLS Policies

As MLS policy evolves faster, MLSs, brokerages, agents, and technology vendors are all facing new operational challenges. WAV Group examines how earlier collaboration, realistic implementation timelines, education, and phased enforcement can help turn major policy changes into successful market-wide adoption.

By |2026-09-01T10:23:05-07:00August 30th, 2026|Broker Information, MLS Insights, Weekend Reading|Comments Off on View From the Middle Seat: Creating a More Collaborative Path to Implementation of new MLS Policies
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Stop Confusing Activity with Relevance: Real Estate Associations Need to Start Letting Go

Real estate associations need to start thinking of themselves first and foremost as trade organizations. Our job is not simply to keep members busy, fill a calendar, preserve every committee that has ever existed, or continue programs because a small group of loyal participants enjoys them. Our job is to help real estate professionals create business opportunities, raise their level of professionalism and stay prepared to serve the ever-changing needs of real estate consumers. That requires a very different way of thinking about strategy.

By |2026-08-21T12:59:25-07:00August 21st, 2026|Associations|Comments Off on Stop Confusing Activity with Relevance: Real Estate Associations Need to Start Letting Go
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The Merger Approval Is Just the Beginning, not the Finish line

Merging two or more local REALTOR(R) associations, or two MLSs, or both, is never easy. It takes courage, vision, trust, legal diligence, and a willingness to set aside long-standing habits in favor of a stronger future. But the harder work often begins after the documents are signed. WAV Group's new report, Merger Approved. Now Comes the Hard Part: Making It Work., makes the case that the vote is not the victory. The highly respected new organization is the victory, and that only comes from deliberate work in the months that follow.

By |2026-08-20T07:22:42-07:00August 20th, 2026|Associations, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, MLS Insights|Comments Off on The Merger Approval Is Just the Beginning, not the Finish line
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