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New WAV Group study highlights significant brokerage interest in centralized information centers.
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New WAV Group study highlights significant brokerage interest in centralized information centers.

Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Real Estate Technology

New WAV Group study highlights significant brokerage interest in centralized information centers.

Over 70% of brokerages offer at least 4 technologies and 45% offer 7 or more technologies. 7 or more log-ins on seven different websites make it nearly impossible for an agent to remember where to find all of the tools. Without a centralized view and nothing getting pushed to agents regularly to remind them to attend training, try a new product or learn a new feature, brokerage technologies are under utilized.

By Marilyn Wilson|2025-05-20T11:20:05-07:00May 20th, 2025|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Real Estate Technology|0 Comments

How do you get potential sellers to move off the fence?
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How do you get potential sellers to move off the fence?

Artificial Intelligence, Real Estate Technology

How do you get potential sellers to move off the fence?

Americans are sitting on a record $17 trillion in home equity in the US. According to Cotality, the average homeowner has over $300,000 in wealth locked up in their homes. What if real estate agents could help their potential sellers see how they could increase their net proceeds by $100,000 or more? What if agents could reach out to past clients and "wow" them with a free AI tool that reveals how they can maximize the price of their home by leveraging the newest – and perhaps most powerful way – to sell a home? Research from the [...]

By Kevin Hawkins|2025-05-19T08:30:25-07:00May 19th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Real Estate Technology|0 Comments

Lower acquires Movoto: Chris Heller shares his take on the future of real estate and mortgage convergence
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Lower acquires Movoto: Chris Heller shares his take on the future of real estate and mortgage convergence

Acquisitions

Lower acquires Movoto: Chris Heller shares his take on the future of real estate and mortgage convergence

It’s another domino in a bigger shift: mortgage banks are moving upstream, acquiring direct access to consumer demand, and merging search with finance under one roof.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-17T14:12:34-07:00May 19th, 2025|Acquisitions|0 Comments

From the couch to the cap table: live investment TV is here — and real estate could be next
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From the couch to the cap table: live investment TV is here — and real estate could be next

PropTech, Technology, Technology Evaluation

From the couch to the cap table: live investment TV is here — and real estate could be next

A fusion of compliance, capital, and entertainment that could reshape how people discover, evaluate, and act on investment opportunities.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-17T12:31:16-07:00May 16th, 2025|PropTech, Technology, Technology Evaluation|0 Comments

Why are CEOs still asking permission to buy toilet paper?
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Why are CEOs still asking permission to buy toilet paper?

Associations, MLS Insights, WAV Group Research

Why are CEOs still asking permission to buy toilet paper?

Nearly 40% of associations require a second board approval for expenses that have already been approved in the budget. In small and mid-sized organizations, this extra layer of scrutiny can stall initiatives for weeks or even months. In one case, a copier contract cost the association 8% more because it took four months to get final approval. That’s not sound oversight – that’s expensive inefficiency.

By Marilyn Wilson|2025-05-19T11:29:38-07:00May 15th, 2025|Associations, MLS Insights, WAV Group Research|0 Comments

Brokers Need to Manage Listing Add/Edit and MLSs need to Support That
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Brokers Need to Manage Listing Add/Edit and MLSs need to Support That

MLS Insights

Brokers Need to Manage Listing Add/Edit and MLSs need to Support That

By partnering with brokers and leveraging advanced technologies, MLSs can redefine their roles, enhance service offerings, and remain integral to the real estate industry.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-14T10:05:01-07:00May 14th, 2025|MLS Insights|0 Comments

Why brokerages need a “Door #3” strategy: Creating impact through customer-for-life homeownership support
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Why brokerages need a “Door #3” strategy: Creating impact through customer-for-life homeownership support

Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Webinars

Why brokerages need a “Door #3” strategy: Creating impact through customer-for-life homeownership support

The path to impact is for brokerages that are willing to change their mindset – from transactions to relationships, from commission to contribution.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-14T09:30:45-07:00May 13th, 2025|Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Webinars|Comments Off

Why MLS ownership should be evaluated like any other equity investment
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Why MLS ownership should be evaluated like any other equity investment

Mergers & Acquisitions, MLS Insights, Valuations

Why MLS ownership should be evaluated like any other equity investment

WAV Group has been conducting valuations of MLSs across the country, providing boards and shareholders with clearer insight into their investment.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-06T14:46:21-07:00May 12th, 2025|Mergers & Acquisitions, MLS Insights, Valuations|Comments Off

The only thing more powerful than money is hate
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The only thing more powerful than money is hate

Broker Information, Business Intelligence

The only thing more powerful than money is hate

If money builds the machine, hate supercharges the engine.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-06T14:37:12-07:00May 9th, 2025|Broker Information, Business Intelligence|1 Comment

Every broker should be asking for this: Tech Helpline from Florida Realtors
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Every broker should be asking for this: Tech Helpline from Florida Realtors

Broker Information, Technology

Every broker should be asking for this: Tech Helpline from Florida Realtors

Tech Helpline isn’t a luxury anymore – it’s table stakes for any organization that says it supports agents and brokers in a digital-first real estate world.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-06T14:22:00-07:00May 8th, 2025|Broker Information, Technology|1 Comment

One Source, One Future: Why OneKey Unified Its MLS Backend
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One Source, One Future: Why OneKey Unified Its MLS Backend

MLS Insights

One Source, One Future: Why OneKey Unified Its MLS Backend

OneKey MLS unified its backend on Matrix to streamline operations, boost data accuracy, and deliver smarter, future-ready tools for real estate professionals across NY.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-09T15:29:11-07:00May 7th, 2025|MLS Insights|Comments Off

AI labeling laws are here: What real estate companies need to know and do
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AI labeling laws are here: What real estate companies need to know and do

Artificial Intelligence

AI labeling laws are here: What real estate companies need to know and do

A breakdown of what these laws require, where they’re spreading, and how real estate businesses – including brokers, MLSs, tech firms, and vendors – must respond.

By Victor Lund|2025-05-19T13:34:47-07:00May 6th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|1 Comment