Town Hall Meetings Can Help Your Customers Know That Your MLS is Headed in the Right Direction

Organizational success is heavily reliant on the satisfaction of its customers. The local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) plays a pivotal role in creating a business-friendly environment that enables agents and brokers to maximize the potential of their businesses. However, the effectiveness of the MLS's efforts to address customer needs is dependent on the clarity of its organizational goals and its ability to communicate them effectively.

By |2023-04-06T07:40:18-07:00April 6th, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights|0 Comments

Getting ready to pass the Baton of Leadership – A practical guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is a crucial aspect of any organization, and the real estate industry is no exception. It is no secret that there is a significant talent gap in the industry with aging boomers who have experience and the up and coming leaders that have not yet had chances to be tested. Those new leaders will bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to your organization, if you nurture them. The BATON framework can help real estate organizations ensure that they have a smooth transition of leadership, and that their business continues to thrive for years to come.

By |2023-04-03T12:10:18-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Recruiting|0 Comments

Not all Consumers Believe Commissions are a Mystery

Reading the disturbing news about yet another Class Action Lawsuit facing our industry is upsetting to all of us, needless to say. For those that are losing sleep over the implications of the potential outcomes of these lawsuits to their bottom-line, I thought you might want to read a bit of reassuring news, directly from consumers.

We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail

The recent Minsky moment has highlighted the fragility of the financial system, and the need for policymakers to take action to address the underlying issues. The Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates played a significant role in this crisis.

By |2023-03-27T17:25:10-07:00March 29th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Mortgage|0 Comments

WAV Group Releases 2023 Brokerage Technology Study

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, technology has become a crucial component of broker success. WAV Group’s 2023 Broker Technology Study captured broker technology usage patterns and their perceived impact on business and agent success.   Technology plays a significant role in the success of brokers and MLSs in today’s real estate market. While brokers are generally supportive of their technology stacks, they do believe that technology is not being leveraged to its fullest extent. There is room to better promote why and how agents will benefit if they fully embrace technology offered by their brokerage. 

Dream Job Alert: NIRA MLS Seeks Director to Elevate Service & Growth

The Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association Multiple Listing Service is looking for its next progressive Director of MLS to take the 4,000+ subscriber MLS to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth. In 2022, NIRA MLS helped facilitate nearly 11,000 transactions representing approximately $3.5 billion in sales volume.

By |2023-03-21T13:22:45-07:00March 21st, 2023|Announcements, MLS, Recruiting|0 Comments

Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Seeks Visionary CEO to Propel Growth and Advocacy Efforts

The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®(DMAR) is looking for its next progressive CEO to take the 8600-member organization to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth.

By |2023-03-18T08:33:55-07:00March 16th, 2023|Associations, Recruiting|1 Comment

Two Midwest MLSs Launch IntraMatrix Data Share

CoreLogic has created a data sharing application that allows Matrix customers to add a tab in Matrix that opens a read-only-view session in another Matrix powered MLS. Northwestern Wisconsin MLS and adjacent NorthstarMLS are among the first MLSs to use the data sharing feature.