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
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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
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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
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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
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Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

After a career that spans several decades, I am saddened to see that allegations of sexual harassment are still alive and well in our industry. I would have thought that we could have eliminated these challenges by now. After having completed my Sexual Harassment Prevention training myself just a couple of weeks ago, a program which is mandated by the state of California, it piqued my interest to find out how many states require sexual harassment prevention training. I was shocked to find out that only seven states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, Washington) and the District of Columbia mandate sexual harassment training for some or all private sector employers and employees today.

By |2023-07-05T09:31:49-07:00July 5th, 2023|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace
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zavvie expands its Power Buying services to the mortgage industry

Here's the zavvie stat that tells you why agents will LOVE their LOs for putting together a cash offer for their buyers: mortgage-backed buyers had to make an average of 7 bids when buying a home, compared to just 1.1 offers when using cash.

By |2023-06-30T11:30:12-07:00June 30th, 2023|Announcements, Broker-Agent Information, Technology|Comments Off on zavvie expands its Power Buying services to the mortgage industry
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Howard Hanna Opts Out of IDX and Tests VOW

All brokers and agents in the market have the option to upgrade their website to a VOW website. Given that Howard Hanna is the leading firm in the market, consumers will quickly realize that they are not seeing all the listings from IDX only sites.

By |2023-06-27T13:53:51-07:00June 27th, 2023|IDX, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Howard Hanna Opts Out of IDX and Tests VOW
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WAV Group Consumer Migration Study: Consumers who moved during the Pandemic are staying put.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes to our lives, reshaping the way we work, socialize, and even where we call home. As remote work became the new norm, many individuals seized the opportunity to reassess their living situations and make a move. In this study, we aimed to explore migration patterns during the pandemic and understand the factors influencing relocation decisions. The Boomerang Effect: Relocating Back to Pre-Pandemic Homes? In our initial hypothesis, we postulated the existence of a boomerang effect, suggesting that individuals who had moved during the pandemic might eventually change their minds and desire to return [...]

By |2025-03-16T07:17:57-07:00June 22nd, 2023|Research, Suveys and Research, WAV Group Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Consumer Migration Study: Consumers who moved during the Pandemic are staying put.
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Lawsuit: VHT vs. Zillow

Plaintiff VHT Inc., a real estate photography studio, sued online real estate service Zillow for copyright infringement, alleging that Zillow’s use of VHT’s photographs on its website exceeded the scope of the licenses VHT had with brokers, agents and listing services.

By |2023-06-13T14:55:40-07:00June 14th, 2023|Legal in Real Estate|Comments Off on Lawsuit: VHT vs. Zillow
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Broker Public Portal Looking for a Technology-centric CEO

The Broker Public Portal (BPP), the most successful collaborative real estate industry initiative designed to help consumers research properties and connect with the listing firm, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will be responsible for driving the launch and growth of the company’s consumer facing website, mobile application, and suite of collaboration tools and integrations.

By |2023-06-12T10:16:59-07:00June 12th, 2023|Recruiting|Comments Off on Broker Public Portal Looking for a Technology-centric CEO
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Join RISMedia Webinar on Growing Your Business Through M&A: Why the Time is Now

As a respected real estate broker, you understand the importance of strategic growth and maximizing the value of your brokerage. That is why we are delighted to invite you to June’s  RISMedia Broker Webinar Series exclusive webinar, "Growing Your Business Through M&A: Why the Time is Now."

By |2023-06-30T06:57:30-07:00June 7th, 2023|Broker Information, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, Webinars|Comments Off on Join RISMedia Webinar on Growing Your Business Through M&A: Why the Time is Now
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