You hear a lot of things at real estate conferences. A notion Marilyn Wilson most recently heard while at NAR Mid-Year was that OpenAI owns the content that you provide them. As someone extremely interested in most things AI, I immediately did some research. Where did I start?
WAV Group conducts more subscriber satisfaction research for MLSs than anyone else in the country, including our industry first Customer Experience Index. We have a depth of understanding of the key drivers of satisfaction and perceived relevance for MLS organizations. Here’s the 5 key opportunities for improving your MLS’ satisfaction and relevance as you move into 2023: Go TO Your Members Create a Field Support/Training Team There is NOTHING that drives up customer engagement and satisfaction for MLSs more than a team of customer servants that go out into the field, attending office meetings, broker events and community events. These [...]
HUNT Real Estate announces that effective immediately, Charles F. Hunt has been promoted to President, Residential Brokerage and Chief Operating Officer for the company.
California Regional MLS(CRMLS) announced that it is making an aggressive move to become a property-centric MLS by forming a comprehensive partnership with Local Logic, Traditionally, MLS technologies have focused mainly on active, pending and recently sold properties. For agents to be successful today however, they need to be able to provide much broader real estate intelligence to their prospects and clients. Consumers are turning to agents for education on every element of a neighborhood, market and region. They’re looking for advice and counsel on everything from the proximity of power lines to family-friendliness and a whole bunch more.
Even though Ms. Helen did not know me, she knew our home and our family. There was a relationship, not bound by a CRM, but one that was bound by community.
UtahRealEstate.com has inked a deal with New Mexico MLS to share some of the data available between two neighboring western states. The release also says that NMMLS will eventually be able to offer some of the UtahRealEstate.com technologies to their subscribers as well. As more and more MLS data comes together, it provides brokers the opportunity to save money on multiple MLS subscriptions. It also simplifies their ability to roll up data from multiple markets.
With half of the mortgages going to these Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs), there is an opportunity for Realtors® to be part of the solution. One of the leaders in working with realtors to collect data for GSEs is Clear Capital. They have partnered with CoreLogic to assist with the creation of more modern valuation and appraisal workflows.
WAV Group would like to congratulate the New Mexico MLS and the Roswell Association of REALTORS(R) for coming together to expand the listing exposure and lead generation capabilities for New Mexico REALTORS(R). Owned by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS(R), New Mexico MLS was formed to provide professional MLS services to several associations across the state. The combined entity now represents approximately 1150 subscribers and makes it to the second largest MLS in the state. The more ways we can find to collaborate to help brokers succeed, the stronger our industry becomes!
On average, a listing on the multiple listing service yielded a 17% premium in sales price over similar properties sold off-MLS independent of other variables. For a typical home, this resulted in a $55,250 increase in sales price. This study is consistent with studies conducted in other markets as well. It makes sense that a property promoted by hundreds of IDX feeds enabled by the Multiple Listing Service, plus the exposure to the most qualified network of industry professionals in the local MLS region would generate the most buyer interest.
Do you have leadership skills in software development and a passion for driving innovation? If yes, we have a job opportunity that may suit you! Our client seeks a Lead Software Engineer to oversee the software development for their web and real estate data pipeline projects.
The Search Committee for Maine Listings went through an exhaustive search and due diligence process to identify several qualified candidates. Ultimately, they chose Denise Libby, the organization’s current Chief Operating Officer to take the organization to its next level of growth and relevance. Maine Listings is one of the most highly rated MLSs in the country according, to the WAV Group Customer Experience Index. Denise is perfectly suited to build on all the great work that has been implemented to date.
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.
