Getting ready to pass the Baton of Leadership – A practical guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is a crucial aspect of any organization, and the real estate industry is no exception. It is no secret that there is a significant talent gap in the industry with aging boomers who have experience and the up and coming leaders that have not yet had chances to be tested. Those new leaders will bring fresh ideas and renewed energy to your organization, if you nurture them. The BATON framework can help real estate organizations ensure that they have a smooth transition of leadership, and that their business continues to thrive for years to come.

By |2025-03-16T06:00:03-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Recruiting|Comments Off on Getting ready to pass the Baton of Leadership – A practical guide to Succession Planning

Not all Consumers Believe Commissions are a Mystery

Reading the disturbing news about yet another Class Action Lawsuit facing our industry is upsetting to all of us, needless to say. For those that are losing sleep over the implications of the potential outcomes of these lawsuits to their bottom-line, I thought you might want to read a bit of reassuring news, directly from consumers.

By |2025-03-16T05:58:58-07:00March 30th, 2023|Broker-Agent Information, Industry Observations, Research|Comments Off on Not all Consumers Believe Commissions are a Mystery

We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail

The recent Minsky moment has highlighted the fragility of the financial system, and the need for policymakers to take action to address the underlying issues. The Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates played a significant role in this crisis.

By |2023-03-27T17:25:10-07:00March 29th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Mortgage|Comments Off on We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail

WAV Group Releases 2023 Brokerage Technology Study

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, technology has become a crucial component of broker success. WAV Group’s 2023 Broker Technology Study captured broker technology usage patterns and their perceived impact on business and agent success.   Technology plays a significant role in the success of brokers and MLSs in today’s real estate market. While brokers are generally supportive of their technology stacks, they do believe that technology is not being leveraged to its fullest extent. There is room to better promote why and how agents will benefit if they fully embrace technology offered by their brokerage. 

By |2025-03-16T05:58:09-07:00March 28th, 2023|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, Real Estate Technology, Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Releases 2023 Brokerage Technology Study

Dream Job Alert: NIRA MLS Seeks Director to Elevate Service & Growth

The Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association Multiple Listing Service is looking for its next progressive Director of MLS to take the 4,000+ subscriber MLS to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth. In 2022, NIRA MLS helped facilitate nearly 11,000 transactions representing approximately $3.5 billion in sales volume.

By |2023-03-21T13:22:45-07:00March 21st, 2023|Announcements, MLS, Recruiting|Comments Off on Dream Job Alert: NIRA MLS Seeks Director to Elevate Service & Growth

Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Seeks Visionary CEO to Propel Growth and Advocacy Efforts

The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®(DMAR) is looking for its next progressive CEO to take the 8600-member organization to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth.

By |2023-03-18T08:33:55-07:00March 16th, 2023|Associations, Recruiting|1 Comment

Two Midwest MLSs Launch IntraMatrix Data Share

CoreLogic has created a data sharing application that allows Matrix customers to add a tab in Matrix that opens a read-only-view session in another Matrix powered MLS. Northwestern Wisconsin MLS and adjacent NorthstarMLS are among the first MLSs to use the data sharing feature.

By |2023-03-15T17:55:06-07:00March 16th, 2023|Data-Driven Culture, MLS Insights, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Two Midwest MLSs Launch IntraMatrix Data Share

RE/MAX Results Climbs Higher With Their Own Super App

RE/MAX Results has announced that they are providing their Sales Executives with a Super App, and are among the first firms in America to do so.

By |2023-03-15T14:14:34-07:00March 15th, 2023|Announcements, Partnerships, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on RE/MAX Results Climbs Higher With Their Own Super App

[WEBINAR] The Future of MLS Customer Satisfaction: The WAV Group Customer Experience Index Report

The real estate industry is challenging and agents today need all the support they can get to keep their businesses successful. That's why it's important to take advantage of tools and resources that can help improve the MLS experience for your subscribers. The WAV Group Customer Experience Index (CXI) Report is one such tool that provides comprehensive insights into customer satisfaction, and it's something that every MLS organization can benefit from. 

By |2025-03-16T05:42:43-07:00March 9th, 2023|MLS, MLS Insights, Webinars|Comments Off on [WEBINAR] The Future of MLS Customer Satisfaction: The WAV Group Customer Experience Index Report