One Brand, One Culture, One Operating System: Congratulations to TTR Sotheby’s and ONE Sotheby’s

The acquisition of TTR Sotheby's International Realty and ONE Sotheby's International Realty by Sotheby’s International Realty is the clearest example yet of the most important trend in brokerage M&A today: brand-on-brand rollups. Two strong affiliates flying the same flag, sharing the same culture and the same operating system, choosing to grow together under the corporate umbrella. That is the model, and this deal is the proof.

By |2026-09-10T07:19:38-07:00September 10th, 2026|Acquisitions, Broker Information, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on One Brand, One Culture, One Operating System: Congratulations to TTR Sotheby’s and ONE Sotheby’s
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The Keeper of Mendota Meadows: The road nobody planned

The MLS industry is being reshaped by private listing strategies, changing rules around cooperation and public marketing, questions about who controls and licenses real estate data, and the rapid rise of AI. Against that backdrop, Daniel Jones of Hive MLS has created a new Declaration of MLS Stewardship Principles - and MLS Constitution – that defines the core tenets of an MLS and establish a framework around which MLSs could create a Federation. This certainly will be a hot topic at the upcoming CMLS Open House at the end of this month. In the story below, written by Daniel Jones, [...]

By |2026-09-10T07:05:06-07:00September 10th, 2026|MLS, Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Keeper of Mendota Meadows: The road nobody planned
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Inside AI – Episode 6 with Justin Lundy – The AI inflection point: When AI stops answering and starts doing

Don’t miss: Inside AI Episode 6: Justin Lundy, founder and CEO of Lundy, explains what happens when AI becomes the front door to the technology agents use every day For years, real estate professionals have complained about having too many technology tools. Your MLS gives you one set. Your brokerage gives you another. Your coach tells you that you need three more. Then you add your own CRM, transaction management platform, forms software, email, calendar, CMA system and whatever else makes your business work. Justin Lundy knows that problem firsthand because he lived it as a real estate agent. At [...]

By |2026-09-03T11:04:48-07:00September 2nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|Comments Off on Inside AI – Episode 6 with Justin Lundy – The AI inflection point: When AI stops answering and starts doing
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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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The MLS Don’t Want AI Training on Data, But It Happens Every Day

AI browser assistants can now access MLS information through an agent’s authenticated session, creating a data exposure channel that traditional licensing agreements and security controls were never designed to govern. Here’s why MLSs and brokerages need to rethink AI data access — and why governed infrastructure may be more effective than trying to block it.

By |2026-08-25T15:13:04-07:00August 25th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Culture, MLS Insights, PropTech|Comments Off on The MLS Don’t Want AI Training on Data, But It Happens Every Day
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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 Creator Economy Has Arrived. Brokerages Need to Catch Up.

The creator economy has arrived in real estate, and some of the most valuable voices a brokerage has are already inside the company. By empowering creator agents instead of scripting them, brokerages can turn trusted local communities into a powerful, coordinated marketing engine.

By |2026-08-21T10:26:02-07:00August 21st, 2026|Marketing|Comments Off on The Creator Economy Has Arrived. Brokerages Need to Catch Up.
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Ten Quarters of Losses: Fathom’s Financial Uncertainty Stands in Sharp Contrast to Compass and Real–RE/MAX

Fathom Holdings has reported more than $56 million in cumulative GAAP net losses across ten consecutive quarters, ending Q2 2026 with approximately $4.5 million in cash. WAV Group examines how Fathom’s financial position compares with Compass and Real–RE/MAX—and why the conversation may extend beyond investors to agents, consumers and trust.

By |2026-08-20T16:08:15-07:00August 20th, 2026|Follow the Leader|Comments Off on Ten Quarters of Losses: Fathom’s Financial Uncertainty Stands in Sharp Contrast to Compass and Real–RE/MAX
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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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