The real estate industry is in a state of constant evolution. Policies shift, technology advances, and consumer expectations continue to rise. For local MLSs and real estate associations, staying informed on these national and global changes isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for survival and success.
The real estate industry is at a crossroads. With commission structures under scrutiny and homebuyers questioning agent value at every step, agents must be more prepared than ever to articulate their worth.
Historically, listing agreements held more weight in the value to the brokerage than a buyer contract. Is that changing?
WAV Group and RE Technology are getting you ready for the end of the year with back-to-back-to-back webinars in November.
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Marilyn Wilson of WAV Group summarized the topics she believes the industry needs to proactively address before another round of litigation or regulatory push forces the industry to address them. Using a plethora of WAV Group research studies, Wilson provided balanced data on many topics. She said “I’m not here to provide you answers, but to provide you with comprehensive insights on each of these topics so you can have well-informed discussions in each of your local markets.”
The conversation will highlight the critical need for industry-wide collaboration on practices, ensuring the continued value, security, and fairness of listing data usage.
September will be the first month with an industry conference to be held after the offer of compensation is removed from the MLS systems nationwide.
Unlock the secrets of successful real estate brokerage M&A with our comprehensive online course, "Acquiring More Profit." Based on the acclaimed book by George Slusser and Victor Lund, this course delivers the same valuable content originally presented in our popular nine-part webinar series, now available for you to learn at your own pace.
Art Carter, CEO of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS), sheds light on the organization's proactive approach towards addressing the ramifications of anti-trust complaints within the real estate industry.
As the real estate industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, brokerages face the challenge of staying competitive in a landscape dominated by well-funded search portals and technology-driven firms. To help navigate this complex terrain, the WAV Group is releasing its 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap, offering invaluable insights for brokerages and their technology partners. In the inaugural report of this four-part series, we delve into the crucial realm of website technology – a cornerstone of modern real estate operations. Here, we identify four essential components that are instrumental in equipping brokerages to thrive amidst fierce competition:
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, recent legal battles and settlements have shed light on the significance of examining non-REALTOR MLS subscriptions. We discussed this topic recently in our webinar 350,000 agents don’t have to be REALTORS® anymore - Is your MLS ready? While much is still undetermined from the recent settlement, there is a key takeaway – a notable shift in the landscape concerning NAR (National Association of Realtors) membership requirements. Specifically, recent settlements, including one with Keller Williams, have highlighted that brokerages representing a staggering 550,000 agents are either unable or unwilling to mandate NAR membership or the associated three-way agreement.
The designation places Lund, Wilson and Jolly among a select group of key influencers acknowledged for their newsworthy endeavors that positively impact consumers and communities.
