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For CoreLogic, Customer Focus Starts At The Top

CoreLogic is a solid company with solid earnings, low debt, and large cash reserves. As of late, their stock has performed very well. Much of their favor in the markets has been driven by the company’s focus on becoming more customer-centric in their approach to business. In a press release today, the media was provided with a taste of the new CoreLogic business strategy under the leadership of senior company executive, George Livermore. Livermore’s title was previously group executive and executive vice president for the Data & Analytics segment of CoreLogic. Today, George Livermore was named Group Executive, Global Sales [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:43-07:00January 14th, 2013|Main category, Press Releases|1 Comment

It’s Time To Work Together And Raise The Bar
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It’s Time To Work Together And Raise The Bar

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It’s Time To Work Together And Raise The Bar

We run into the discussion/disagreement, call it what you will, on a regular basis during MLS strategic planning meetings on what the actual role of the MLS should be and what technology it should deliver. This conversation will differ somewhat from MLS to MLS depending on the make up of the largest brokers in the MLS but there is typically a push back from the larger brokers who feel the MLS should not provide technology that "levels the playing field", to use the the phrase we have all heard too much. I really understand this argument because it seems to [...]

By WAV Group|2018-05-03T21:24:43-07:00January 14th, 2013|Main category|1 Comment

TheMLS/CLAW seeking Systems/Network Administrator

POSITION TITLE: Systems/Network Administrator REPORTS TO: Director of Product Development and IT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Opportunity TheMLS.com is seeking to hire a seasoned systems and network professional for the position of Systems/Network Administrator. This position will be responsible for maintaining a reliable and robust environment to host the company’s multiple listing service technologies and infrastructure. The Systems/Network Administrator will be monitor, manage and maintain the network infrastructure and the production server environments of two datacenter colocation facilities. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly independent and proactive to help the company provide an industry-leading customer experience. ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: TheMLS is [...]

By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:24:43-07:00January 11th, 2013|Main category|Comments Off

Immobel seeking VP of Sales and Business Development

POSITION TITLE: VP Sales and Business Development REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Opportunity Immobel is seekng to hire a senior sales director, for the position of VP Sales and Business Development to actively generate new broker customers as well as developing joint ventures and marketing partnerships to dramatically expand the global footprint of Immobel. This position will have three main responsibilities in the short-term. First, the successful candidate will engage large brokers to discuss the potential of building an online International marketing presence with the Immobel platform. Second, the position will help [...]

By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00January 9th, 2013|Main category|Comments Off

TheMLS.com Senior .Net Developer Position Available

Opportunity TheMLS.com is seekng to hire a seasoned developer for the position of Senior .NET Developer . They are looking for a full time programmer with solid ASP/.NET/C# experience to design, develop, test and modify web based applications to join our Los Angeles based company. This position is looking for someone with excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and writing skills. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly independent and proactive to help the company provide an industry-leading customer experience. ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: TheMLS is one of the leading multiple listing service organizations in the country, serving approximately 11,000 real estate professionals in the Greater Los Angeles [...]

By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00January 8th, 2013|Main category, MLS Insights|Comments Off

CoreLogic Reports Good News on Shadow Inventory For 2013

CoreLogic released their projections on Shadow Inventory for 2013 which indicate good news for all in the housing industry. The new numbers show a 12.3% drop from October 2011. Shadow Inventory Seen as Manageable in 2013 Current residential shadow inventory as of October 2012 fell to 2.3 million units*, representing a supply of seven months. The October inventory level represents a 12.3 percent drop from October 2011, when shadow inventory stood at 2.6 million units. Click here to download the full Shadow Inventory report. Data Highlights As of October 2012, shadow inventory fell to 2.3 million units, or seven months’ supply, and [...]

By WAV Group|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00January 3rd, 2013|Main category|Comments Off

Internet Explorer Is 3x faster than Firefox

I am a Mac. It pains me to look at this data, but the data is accurate, statistically relevant, and conclusive. The Explorer browser is faster than Firefox, with more features. I do not exactly know where Explorer lost its reputation as the internet browser of choice. Like most preferences, it likely happened gradually as consumers were attracted to shiny new objects. I must admit that there was a time when I flocked to any new browser that I could get my hands on... ergo, my tender relationship with Opera and the socially networked browser called RockMelt. Frequently, software is [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00December 29th, 2012|Main category|1 Comment

REALTORS Really Hitting It Off A Few Rows Back On Airplane

PHOENIX—According to sources currently seated in rows 14 through 18 aboard flight 763, two middle-aged REALTORS® are really hitting it off during the trip to Inman in New York. Using terms like “AVM” and “CMA,” the slightly overweight, average-looking men are reportedly engaged in a detailed discussion about overwhelmingly exciting work-related topics and, sources said, seem to be getting along great. “They got to talking as soon as we boarded, and you could tell they just clicked right away,” said 31-year-old Camille Catteano of 16B, adding that one of the men, upon looking up from his REALTOR Magazine™, immediately recognized [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00December 28th, 2012|Broker Technology Research, Main category|Comments Off

Larson Sobotka selected as general counsel for CMLS

Minneapolis, December 26, 2012: The Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) announced that it has selected the law firm of Larson/Sobotka, PLLC, as its general counsel. Larson/Sobotka, led by managing member Brian N. Larson, brings substantial experience in MLS matters to the service of CMLS, the leading association representing multiple listing services in North America. "We are pleased to assist an important leader in the real estate industry," said Larson, who was chief staff officer of an MLS for nearly a decade and has served MLSs as outside counsel for more than a decade. "We have a unique set of skills and experiences," he [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00December 26th, 2012|Main category, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off

Merry Christmas

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00December 22nd, 2012|Main category|Comments Off

Broker Profitability POD concept

This may be the real future of real estate brokerage. You will need to endure a series of short product stories to understand the POD concept for real estate brokerage. The coffee industry hit a home run with coffee pods. As it turns out, consumers would be happy to pay more for coffee if they do not need to deal with filters, scoops, and cans. The coffee pod industry was able to sell less coffee for a higher price by offering convenience. The pod revolution did not end with coffee. The rather smart dudes and dudettes at P&G took one [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:44-07:00December 20th, 2012|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Strategic Planning|1 Comment

iPad Is What Agents Want For Christmas
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iPad Is What Agents Want For Christmas

2012 was an outstanding year for real estate technology embracing mobile. 2013 will be even better. However, all of this new freedom functionality will be for naught if agents do not buy iPads. In November, WAV Group did a number of research projects that included information about the adoption of mobile in real estate. By our average numbers, 60% of agents now have a smartphone. 40% of agents have a tablet computer like an iPad. We would have served ourselves well to break out the types of devices that agents use by sorting Apple devices from Android devices, but we [...]

By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:45-07:00December 20th, 2012|Broker Technology Research, Main category, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off