Start with training and education to defend yourself and your organization from phishing scams.

It was a Sunday morning and I was taking a break from doing chores around the house. The house phone rings and my mom (Baby Boomer) picks it up. I can only hear this side of the conversation, but quickly I gathered that it was “DirecTV” on the phone. The call went on for a fairly long time. Finally, when my mom hung up the phone, I asked her who it was. She told me it was DirecTV and they claimed to need to replace some of the equipment for our satellite to provide us with a better signal. The equipment normally costs $1,000, but it would only cost us $300 and after 6 months, we would get the money back. But something did not feel right.

By |2023-02-10T12:59:13-08:00February 10th, 2023|Broker Technology Research, MLS Insights, Our Services, Real Estate Technology, Security and Privacy|Comments Off on Start with training and education to defend yourself and your organization from phishing scams.

The Broker’s View of Homeowners Under Management

Last week, the Broker Resource Network hosted a webinar for their members to discuss an emerging topic in real estate called Homeowners Under Management. It is a different perspective on how firms, teams, and agents approach client relationship management, and it marks a sea change in thinking that WAV Group believes is very important for the future of our industry.

By |2023-02-08T16:23:12-08:00February 9th, 2023|Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Webinars|Comments Off on The Broker’s View of Homeowners Under Management

Congratulations to WAV Group’s own Marilyn Wilson Lund on becoming Vice Chair of the National Small Business Association

WAV Group is excited to support our founding partner, Marilyn Wilson Lund in her role as Vice Chair of the National Small Business Association (NSBA). The NSBA is focused on enacting critical access to capital programs, preventing unfair small-business tax penalties, and repealing some of the most potentially damaging laws and regulations that impact small business.

By |2023-02-08T12:42:05-08:00February 8th, 2023|Announcements, Bills and Policies, Industry Observations, MLS Insights, Our Company|Comments Off on Congratulations to WAV Group’s own Marilyn Wilson Lund on becoming Vice Chair of the National Small Business Association

MooveGuru Acquires Relocator

MooveGuru is a serious competitor in the rapidly developing service category of empowering Realtors with tools to help consumers move. The acquisition of Relocator supports MooveGuru’s effort to roll up competitors and deliver the best components of their technology offerings.

By |2023-02-08T12:22:21-08:00February 8th, 2023|Acquisitions, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on MooveGuru Acquires Relocator

Georgia MLS Goes Heavy into Floor Plans

WAV Group met with Richard Boone, CEO and John Ryan, Chief Marketing Officer of Georgia MLS to discuss the strategy of launching floor plan software, and partnering with floor plan technology leader, CubiCasa, as a basic service of the MLS and to learn how agents are adopting the new service.

By |2023-02-07T11:10:01-08:00February 7th, 2023|MLS, MLS Insights, Partnerships, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Georgia MLS Goes Heavy into Floor Plans

Fractional Home Ownership is Emerging

Any real estate executive knows that one of the greatest wealth-building decisions that any person can make is to buy a home. Quarter, Inc., leader in fractional homeownership, allows the buyer to purchase a fraction of the home that they can afford and enjoy all the financial and lifestyle benefits of homeownership.

By |2023-02-02T17:58:41-08:00February 3rd, 2023|Mortgage, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Fractional Home Ownership is Emerging

Big conventions are back – believe it or not: A look at the Builders Show in Vegas

I had an immediate pandemic flashback as I looked around at the thousands of people that filled the Las Vegas Convention Center at this week's National Association of Home Builders annual International Builders Show. I remember asking colleagues on virtual conferences at the height of the pandemic if anyone thought we'd ever have major, mask-less conventions again. The consensus was “no way.” NAHB's International Builders Show or IBS is the nation's biggest real estate show by nearly every measure. Yes, way. In fact, it was rare to see many masks at the latest builder show. And I probably [...]

By |2023-02-03T12:41:23-08:00February 2nd, 2023|Conferences, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Big conventions are back – believe it or not: A look at the Builders Show in Vegas

Dave Howe to be Chief Executive Officer of MetroList in addition to his role as President.

Congratulations to Dave Howe on his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of MetroList MLS. Dave has been instrumental in enhancing the customer experience at MetroList for many years. He and his team have also established a strong business partnership with brokers in their market, delivering thousands of leads that comply with the Fair Display Guidelines, further strengthening their business generation partnership and brand value for subscribers.

By |2023-02-02T12:46:41-08:00February 2nd, 2023|Announcements, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on Dave Howe to be Chief Executive Officer of MetroList in addition to his role as President.

Why Free Software is Best for Real Estate

The real problem solved by free software in real estate is product adoption and overlapping distribution. When you know the products being used by every agent regardless of source – Association, MLS, Franchise, Broker, self-paid, etc. – then you can visualize the roadmap for free vs. premium.

By |2023-01-13T15:12:56-08:00January 18th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Why Free Software is Best for Real Estate

Luxury Real Estate Begins with People and Ends with Brand

The DNA of a luxury brand is a set of characteristics and attributes that define its identity and set it apart from other brands. Luxury means that price does not matter; it’s more about aligning the customer with the treatment and lifestyle they want for themselves. Brands don’t do that; great agents do that.

By |2023-01-13T12:26:49-08:00January 17th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Industry Observations, Marketing|Comments Off on Luxury Real Estate Begins with People and Ends with Brand

Secrets of MLS Customer Satisfaction

Trends are a numbers game. The bigger the data set, the better the answers.  That is exactly what the WAV Group Customer Experience Index (CXI) is producing — great answers.  WAV Group has fielded hundreds of surveys over the last two plus decades. As consultants, we have been able to, over the years, garner insights from previous surveys that help inform current clients. However, what the industry was missing was the ability to stack results side-by-side and understand true areas of strength and opportunity, not just in local markets, but for MLS organizations nationally.  But data is only as good [...]

By |2025-03-16T05:40:07-07:00January 11th, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Strategic Planning, WAV Group Research|Comments Off on Secrets of MLS Customer Satisfaction

Wonderful to Witness Plunk Success

Today, we can officially recognize that Plunk has accomplished so much. You can now see Plunk’s Home Value, Home Ticker, and Market Insights live across the housing industry including online sites, agent products, brokerages, MLS Providers, and CRM solutions.

By |2023-01-10T12:08:24-08:00January 10th, 2023|Follow the Leader, Real Estate Technology, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Wonderful to Witness Plunk Success