Computer vision is revolutionizing MLSs: The appraisal industry is next

I spent a large part of my career in the mortgage business - long before computer vision was a thing. I was a VP at one of the largest nationwide retail lenders (Great Western), a Fannie Mae Director both in public affairs and later as head of the Seattle Partnership office, and finally, a mortgage loan officer for over eight years with the largest lenders (Countrywide, Wells Fargo and Chase) in the country at the time. These combined experiences give me a unique vantage point of looking at this industry from a 35,000 foot level and the surface as a [...]

By |2023-08-11T07:34:27-07:00August 4th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, MLS, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Computer vision is revolutionizing MLSs: The appraisal industry is next

WAV Group Proudly Presents “Acquiring More Profit”: The Ultimate Real Estate M&A Guide

WAV Group, takes great pride in introducing this groundbreaking book, co-authored by our esteemed colleagues George Slusser and Victor Lund. Acquiring More Profit: The Definitive Guide to Successful Real Estate Brokerage Mergers & Acquisitions is a collection of all the best practices George and Victor have perfected over decades of M&A work and thousands of brokerage acquisitions. 

Gary Ashton of Nashville Real Estate REMAX Advantage Lead Gen Efforts

Today, there are only a few dozen real estate brokers who can compete with the national advertising portals. RE/MAX Advantage, led by Gary Ashton, is one of those.

By |2023-07-28T15:19:31-07:00July 28th, 2023|Broker Information, Business Intelligence, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Gary Ashton of Nashville Real Estate REMAX Advantage Lead Gen Efforts

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Delivers on Strategy of Choice

The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has been focused on the Future Facing MLS initiative. To that end, they created PropTx Innovations Inc. (PropTx), a wholly owned subsidiary of TRREB.

By |2023-07-26T15:49:54-07:00July 27th, 2023|MLS Insights|Comments Off on Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Delivers on Strategy of Choice

Do You Know What Your Brokerage Is Worth?

How much is your brokerage worth today? Being able to answer that question on the fly can save you money today and help you plan for the future.

By |2025-03-16T07:26:43-07:00July 24th, 2023|Acquisitions, Business Intelligence, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning|Comments Off on Do You Know What Your Brokerage Is Worth?

iGo raises $5.5 million to strengthen its lead in home inspection technologies and launch its AI-based home repair valuation service

InspectionGo (iGo), the leading provider of cutting-edge technology and services that helps independent home inspection companies be successful by unlocking the full value of home inspections for homeowners and real estate investors, today announced it has closed a $5.5 million Series A funding round. The company also announced the strategic acquisitions of Repair Pricer and HomeBinder, moving iGo closer to its vision of providing home inspectors with a seamless platform to manage their business and extending the value of a home inspection throughout home ownership.

By |2025-03-16T06:07:21-07:00July 19th, 2023|Announcements, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on iGo raises $5.5 million to strengthen its lead in home inspection technologies and launch its AI-based home repair valuation service

Ben Caballero does it again: HomesUSA.com launches new listing technology for home builders

Ben Caballero is relentless when it comes to creating new technology and achieving major milestones. The founder and CEO of HomesUSA.com, Ben is currently the No. 1 ranked real estate agent by RealTrends and has been every year since 2013. He is clearly the world’s most productive agent. Ben is an exclusive listing agent for over 60 home builders. He invented the technology for builders that helped earn him three Guinness World Records for home sales and a slew of accolades, including “Most Innovative Agent” by Inman News and a Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurship from Keller Williams, presented by Gary [...]

By |2023-07-19T07:05:05-07:00July 18th, 2023|News, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Ben Caballero does it again: HomesUSA.com launches new listing technology for home builders

Using ChatGPT Is Probably an MLS Violation

If you want to use ChatGPT to draft your property description, then edit it significantly, that’s fine. Just be careful. Also, do not copy paste.

By |2023-07-27T15:48:13-07:00July 18th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, MLS Insights, Photography|Comments Off on Using ChatGPT Is Probably an MLS Violation

Denver Metro Association of Realtors® Selects Brendan Bailey as Their New CEO

Brendan Bailey is one of the leaders of real estate associations that is leading real estate associations into a new realm of relevance and impact. I am proud that WAV Group was chosen to assist DMAR in the important job of finding their next leader. Brendan offers an ideal blend of intelligence, passion, strategic vision, proven executional skills and great people management skills I believe Colorado Realtors® are going to benefit greatly from his contributions!

By |2023-07-17T14:46:56-07:00July 17th, 2023|Announcements|Comments Off on Denver Metro Association of Realtors® Selects Brendan Bailey as Their New CEO

Meta’s Threads: A New Social Media Launching Tomorrow

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has once again made waves in the tech industry with the launch of their innovative social media app called Threads.

By |2023-07-05T13:32:05-07:00July 5th, 2023|Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Meta’s Threads: A New Social Media Launching Tomorrow